Articles by Supplied

Kata: CISNOC

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: ‘Lack of trust’

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Firstly, and importantly the bravery of Ms George to make public a very traumatic experience needs to be acknowledged. I can attest to the commitment of Alana to her goal and love for the people of the Cook Islands. As to the TMO and Mr (Bob) Williams, the lack of proper processes, the lack of trust and possible interference is once again evident.

Letter: Previous Sheraton developer responds

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Contrary to popular belief, Tim Tepaki, a previous Sheraton developer and current developer of the private sector $300 million PERCI development, wasn’t broke.

PM urges global action at COP28

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Taking centre stage at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Change Convention over the weekend in Dubai, Prime Minister Mark Brown called upon world leaders to consider those on the frontlines of an environmental war ‘we did not initiate’.

Tourism launches business survey

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Cook Islands Tourism is seeking the input of businesses across the country to identify the key challenges and opportunities they face.

Kata: Surgical intervention

Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rain or shine, netball heats up in paradise!

Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

The heavens have opened up and blessed Rarotonga with much needed rain but the netball action in the BSP Netball in Paradise is only heating up!

Letter: Sheraton ‘land bank’

Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The thing most clear about Tim Arnold’s explanation of the historical decisions about the Sheraton is it’s all about the money (‘Pa Ariki acted in good faith, Crown must follow suit’, Cook Islands News, November 18). He didn’t deny she (Pa Ariki) received payments; he is arguing she didn’t receive enough money.

Letter: CISNOC transparency demanded

Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Will CISNOC (Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee) show us where their policy allows the Secretary General to leave his post and work for someone somewhere else and more to the point when and who made the policy? (CISNOC head’s remote work arrangement questioned, Cook Islands News, December 2).

Cook Islands and Samsung team up to spark innovation in youth

Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Technology

South Korean mobile phone manufacturing company Samsung aims to foster a culture of innovative thinking and problem-solving among Cook Islands youth through the launch of design thinking innovative Solve for Tomorrow challenge.

Rarotonga football season's knock-out rounds

Monday 4 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga football season is nearing the finals matches, and the knock-out rounds have turned up the heat on the island's football fields.

Exciting knockout matches await

Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Football enthusiasts can look forward to thrilling knockout matches in the first round eliminations taking place at the CIFA Complex, Matavera, and the Takitumu School Grounds, Matavera, today.

Letter: Radio ga ga

Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana, I am just an average PR enjoying my dinner and listening to my local station Cook Islands Radio. It is so frustrating to night after night, listen to the third replay of a music reel during 12 hours.

Letter: Leaders need to pull fingers

Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It is so good to see that we have won medals from the swimming team at the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.

Takitumu Conservation launches management plan to intensify protection of endemic karekori

Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The Takitumu Conservation Area (TCA) Committee and National Environment Service have launched a management plan through to 2030.

Cook Islands joins global youth call for urgent action on global climate change

Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Young leaders from around the world are demanding action with the Cook Islands raising its voice in highlighting the real threat climate change poses for Pacific nations.

Sovereignty, authority and the highest expression of God’s love

Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

I’ve been pondering again, the events that took place in the Garden of Eden and God’s plan and intention, revealed in verses 26 to 28 of the first chapter of Genesis; writes Pastor Paul Kauri of Arepua Church.

Cook Islands elected to two key UNESCO committees

Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands was elected to two key committees during the 42nd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) this month.

Letter: Rarotonga’s Death toll: Is it statistically abnormal?

Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I once again find myself having the blessed good fortune to spend multiple weeks in wonderful Rarotonga.

Kata: CIFA Pacific Games

Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion