Articles by Supplied

Unmatchable feeling, says Kiria-Ratu

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

Titans star Chantay Kiria-Ratu described standing on the podium with a gold medal as an unmatchable feeling after helping Cook Islands to victory in the Pacific Games women’s Rugby League 9s final.

Church Talk: What shall I render unto the Lord?

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Jesus emptied the cup of sorrows, bitterness, and cursing, and in its place, He filled it with joy, sweetness, and blessing. As we partake of this cup, let us never forget the immense sacrifice he made for us, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.

Letter: Nightclub brawl

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The women of the Cook Islands have little to celebrate after one, trying to stop an alcohol fuelled brawl at Rehab was punched in the face by a man who was fined all of $500, given his passport and a get out of jail card, and allowed to return to Australia.

Letter: Call for petition

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The petition started by Miss T Koteka bringing sense, focus and some clarity to the Courts and the Police regarding the Rehab nightclub brawl … public uproar seemed to have clearly made some difference.

Letter: Ozzie or Cozzie: Team Cook Islands uniform

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I saw Wesley Roberts photo after winning gold in swimming.

Letter: Where’s the fish?

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I saw a disturbing greedy photo the other week of one family on one boat showing their catch of the day, three marlin and two yellow fin tuna. No catch and release, they landed them all. There is no way they could eat one of those fish let alone all of them. I wonder if the boat company shared the lottery win with them when they sold them off at $20 to $30 per kilo.

Letter: ‘Scurrilous, rude, and wrong’

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Norman George’s rebuttal to Thomas Wynne’s opinion piece is spot on (A rebuttal to ‘The last pooh bah’, Cook Islands News, November 23).

PM to catch Pacific Games action en route to COP28

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Games

Prime Minister Mark Brown left the country yesterday to lead the Cook Islands delegation to the 28th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, but not before making a stop in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to catch some Pacific Games action.

Truck seen fleeing scene after late night crash

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

A blue truck is reported of have fled the scene after a power pole was taken out next door to the Love Café in Matavera late Wednesday evening.

Kata: Electric cars

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Developing football mentors

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The beautiful island of Atiu was abuzz with excitement as 17 enthusiastic participants gathered for a three-day Junior Coaching Course, delivered by Jess Ibrom, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) national academy director, last week.

Letter: A rebuttal to ‘The last pooh bah’

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Re: Sir Gavin Donne, highly revered Chief of Justice and first Queen’s Representative of the Cook Islands. I write to record my disgust and repudiation about the article titled “The Last Pooh Bah” written by Thomas Wynne last Saturday, 18 November 2023.

Mangaia celebrates completion of major infrastructure upgrade

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands

A ceremony was held on Mangaia on Tuesday to commemorate the successful completion of a two-year programme of extensive infrastructure improvements and investments in the island’s people, writes Pam Steele on Mangaia.

Cook Islands prepares to host 20th Pacific Tuna Commission Meeting

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Following the successful hosting of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Cook Islands is preparing to welcome hundreds of officials and observers to the region’s largest annual gathering of tuna fisheries negotiators.

Cook Islands, Mexico forge diplomatic ties

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands and Mexico formalised diplomatic relations via an Exchange of Note Verbales on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration confirmed.

Kata: Brawling

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Some solutions to our criminal law problems

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, A follow up to my letter published in yesterday’s Cook Islands News.

Building the future of national talent

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) U13 Boys National Academy has officially commenced its journey this Monday at the CIFA Complex.

Kata: Diplomatic immunity

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kiria-Ratu stars for Cook Islands

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

Titans playmaker Chantay Kiria-Ratu led Cook Islands to the top of the points table as Fiji’s men’s and women’s teams suffered shock losses on the opening day of the Pacific Games Rugby League 9s in Honiara on Sunday (Cook Islands time).