Articles by Supplied

Letter: Confirming our cannabis status

Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, With reference to recent opinions penned and stories published in Cook Islands News. I want to confirm that it is against the law to bring any form of cannabis product into the Cook Islands including CBD – cannabidiol – which is an ingredient in cannabis and has some therapeutic uses, without providing the ‘high’ that some cannabis users seek.

Kata: Public Expense

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rarotonga football season heats up with nail-biting matches today

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The football season is about to heat up as a series of nail-biting matches are scheduled to take place today. The first set of matches will be held at the CIFA Complex, with the second set unfolding at the Avatiu Field.

Men’s Touch team puts faith in youth for Pacific Game

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend

The Cook Islands open men’s touch team is gearing up for next month’s Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands with a squad dominated by youth.

Virtues in Paradise: Too blessed to be stressed

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Here in Paradise, we have an abundance of Tall Poppy Syndrome. This happens when someone has a reputation for being responsible, knowledgeable, and helpful and ends up overextended, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Community comes forward to dispose of ‘legacy waste’

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The initial phase of the “Titā ki te Titā kore Project – Legacy Waste Collection” throughout Rarotonga completed successfully this month.

Letter: A matter of life and death …

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The writer’s home is located close enough by the Sheraton that most errands or travel requires driving past the hotel on the way, and again on the way back.

Letter: Old Sheraton – family or title land?

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have been following the news regarding the Main Road diversion being insisted upon by Pa Ariki and her lawyers, as well as her latest developer. It has been heartwarming to see the public of Rarotonga rise up and oppose a road diversion that is not in the public interest.

Kata: Gaza

Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: Jesus, our anchor of hope

Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

In a world facing uncertain times, people are looking for answers. They are seeking for hope now more than ever, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Letter: Government not seeking a loan

Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Your article of Monday 23rd October entitled – Cook Islands seeks US loan to develop seabed mineral sector – reports that the Cook Islands is seeking a loan from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the implication being that government is seeking a loan to develop the seabed mineral sector.

Letter: Cook Islands is ‘not independent’

Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Prime Minister Mark Brown’s overseas travel busy visiting various countries and signing agreements is bridging international relations as head of the Pacific Islands Forum countries and the Cook Islands. At the same time the PM is trying to tap into foreign aid funds for development.

Mana Tiaki initiatives seek to enhance Forum delegates’ experiences

Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

The Cook Islands continue to advance preparations to welcome Pacific Leaders to Rarotonga and Aitutaki for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) to be held from 6 – 10 November 2023.

Kata: Water meter

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Athletics coach takes on pentathlon in effort to promote sport in the Cook Is

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands News columnist Ruth Mave is keen to bring modern pentathlon to the nation and has set about competing in the sport to get a first-hand taste of what it’s like.

Letter: Sheraton redevelopment

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

All what has been written about the Sheraton by lots of the public should be an issue for the government.

Letter: Let’s hear it for the ‘Environmental Impact Fee’

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The rightly spoken article in last week's paper regarding the chronic water shortage reminds me again what dullards must makeup Aitutaki's Island Council.

Kata: EIA Sheraton

Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Nikao Sokattak claims commanding victory over Avatiu in premier men’s clash

Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The eleventh round of the Rarotonga Football Season concluded on Saturday, leaving fans and football enthusiasts buzzing with excitement.

CBD products ‘are totally legal under our Drugs Act’

Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I’m writing in regards to your October 19, 2023 article about New Zealand allowing over the counter sales of CBD products.