Articles by Supplied

Kata: Medical marijuana

Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Apostle of truth

Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Did the Apostle of truth, our very own Minister George Maggie, tell the truth finally to the Cook Islands Public what this Cook Islands passport is all about?

Remarkable Kids Aquathlon race

Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Swimming, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon first Kids Aquathlon race that was held on Saturday was a remarkable show of great skills in swimming, says Triathlon president Roland Neururer.

Cook Islands Catholic women to host World Day of Prayer pilgrims

Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Catholic Women of the Cook Islands are geared up to host the visit of the World Day of Prayer (WDP) pilgrims on Sunday, January 26.

Letter: Reform the system

Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor: The Cook Islands is experiencing a criminal justice crisis, with increased demands to reform the system. While there are demands in all areas--wife beaters, child abusers, drunk drivers, rapists, etc etc, a large number of demands focus on pakalolo (cannabis) reform.

Kata: Donald Trump

Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: All in the numbers

Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, How is it that a $20.6 million hole has now appeared in the 2024/25 budget – via the Half-Year Economic & Fiscal Update (HYEFU) – a deficit which was not forecast when the budget was tabled in parliament in May/June last year?

Police investigate weekend incidents

Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

A series of incidents were attended to by the Cook Islands Police Service over the weekend, including two motorbike crashes, menacing dogs and stolen money.

Cook Islands pastor dies in Australian floodwaters

Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The search for a man swept from a flooded causeway in northern New South Wales has ended, with his body discovered downstream.

Kata: Supplementary budget

Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Decriminalising cannabis

Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

It’s clear to this writer that Trevor Pitt earns his salary as PR man for the Police. He’s explained why it took the Police days to arrest a suspect of an apparent armed property invasion when the victim had identified the suspect to the Police immediately.

Letter: Police Minister

Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I think the Police Minister should steer clear of his Uncle Norman George as a potential Police Commissioner.

Letter: Police funding versus Tourism

Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

How about looking at doubling the Police budget allocation and taking those funds out of Tourism. Tourism is a self-serving so-called major earning ministry with many taxpayer funded junkets around the world for so many “destination/digital marketing” lackeys.

Letter: Police salaries and recruitment

Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Police Department continues to offer totally inadequate salaries to the new recruits and I suspect all their existing frontline Police are also in the same position. They need to be paid at least $14 to $15 per hour.

Kata: Machetes

Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Virtues in Paradise: The gift of companioning

Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Many individuals have passed on in the last several weeks on Aitutaki. A pattern is emerging among the family members I’m visiting after their loss, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

New discoveries add to Cook Islands’ rich biodiversity

Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

The Cook Islands Biodiversity and Ethnobiology Database recently added 338 new species, including four new intertidal air-breathing limpets, the Erythrina Borer moth not recorded in 90 years, and a mysterious moth never seen before, writes Gerald McCormack of the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust.

Outlaws defend Beach Touch title at 2025 Cook Islands Beach Games

Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Beach Touch Games was in action during the second week of the Beach Games 2025 at the Nikao Beach Courts this week, showcasing a mix of young and seasoned talent across eight teams competing in the Mixed category tournament.

Kata: No interest in police recruitment

Friday 17 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: To worship, serve God and to make Jesus known to all people

Friday 17 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Happy New Year to each and everyone. The festive seasons are now at low key while people are focused on new strategies for this year. Back to work, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of the Takamoa Theological College.