Articles by Supplied

Letter: Plaque instead of shade?

Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The destruction of the still-living Utu tree in the Arorangi CICC grounds was not widely debated in the community.

Letter: Time for change

Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

According to Prime Minister Brown, this isn’t about his failure to talk with Cook Islanders – it’s about New Zealand exerting control.

Letter: ‘We have had enough’

Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Prime Minister Mark Brown has finally found the time to sit down – not with his people, but with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

Letter: Media manipulation or public backlash?

Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Prime Minister Mark Brown accuses New Zealand of using its media to undermine his government, as if the anger Cook Islanders are feeling is somehow manufactured by foreign newsrooms.

Letter: Recognising Herman’s leadership at SBMA

Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, As the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) bids farewell to its esteemed former SBM Commissioner, Alexandrya Herman, with high respect and honour whom we had often referred to as our Esther, a woman of faith, resolute, with extraordinary passion and thriving vision, we take a moment to reflect on her exceptional leadership and contributions over the past five years.

Letter: Echoes of 1996

Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In 1996, the Cook Islands went bankrupt. Lloyd Powell of the Asian Development Bank was appointed as the Bankruptcy Trustee during the forced restructuring process.

Cook Islands must find new solutions to old gender equality problems, says Tuarae

Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Despite global efforts, the Cook Islands National Council of Women’s three-day summit this week highlights that the core gender equality issues faced decades ago remain critically urgent today.

Virtues in Paradise: Fruits of the spirit

Saturday 1 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Does your heart ever ache over something you’ve lost? Linda Kavelin-Popov writes.

Kata: Putin & Trump

Saturday 1 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Winston to China

Friday 28 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Fund the Police, Not MP Travel

Friday 28 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

For years, the Cook Islands Police Service has been crying out for more frontline officers. They need 46 staff across all divisions. Recruitment is frozen. The Maritime Division is stretched to breaking point. There’s barely anyone left for community policing—just one officer, trying to cover an entire nation.

Letter: Response to Warren Wichman’s ‘Celebrating War”

Friday 28 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Warren Wichman, The 105mm Howitzer provided by the NZ Defence Force, was for the contribution Cook Island men and women have made to the NZ Defence Force from WW1 onwards.

Letter: Out of touch with reality

Friday 28 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana Editor, Poor Mark Brown is simply out of touch with reality.

Letter: Plastic ‘carvings’

Friday 28 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Mr Editor Many of the hundreds of tourists swarming off the big cruise liners like an invasion end up at Punanga Nui Market and stand in front of the big display labeled, "Cook Islands Necklaces" at $9 each - the ones that left China at 50 cents or so, plastic "carvings".

Church Talk: Battling our own storms of life

Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

As I read this passage from Mark 4:35, these are the words of Jesus to his disciples: “Let us cross over to the other side”. It was a very busy week of preaching and teaching evidenced by miracles, healing, as well as casting out demons and raising the dead, writes Rev. Vakaroto Ngaro of Takamoa Theological College.

Kata: NZ China meeting

Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: No such thing as luck

Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Mr, Mrs, Miss, Master Cartoonist, Ghost writer-artist (of CIs.news 25/02/25 Kata’s page 4), there is absolutely no such thing as luck, chance nor coincidence but faith, obedience and belief in Jesus Christ, who says in John 14:10 – 14: “Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11, Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works sake.

Letter: Dear Tin Soldier – “Stand at Ease” “Stand Easy”

Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Yes, we did receive much advice from about covering the 105mm L5 Howitzer on the day the gun was put in place. This advice came from a number of well-meaning consultants – builders, painters and also old Australian Gunners.

Letter: Dubiousness puzzling behaviour

Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We cannot allow Mr Brown's statement that the NZ media and experts think the Cook Island nation are "too dumb" to realise the implications of its own decisions, go without comment.

Kata: NZ Media

Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion