Articles by Supplied

Off to a ‘roaring start’: Te Uki Ou Junior College programme proves a hit

Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

The new Te Uki Ou Junior College is off to a roaring start with positive feedback from students, families and teachers, says the school management.

Cooks eager to develop game locally

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Rugby league is also a national sport in the Cook Islands but it needs more exposure to grow the game and make it better, former Wests Tiger and Aitu centre Esan Marsters says.

So close, yet so far for Cooks

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands Aitu ended their Pacific Championships campaign with a close loss to Fiji Bati in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea over the weekend.

Moana fall short despite late surge against PNG Orchids

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

A late surge from the Cook Islands Moana proved too late in their Pacific Championship clash against Papua New Guinea Orchids as the home side secured a gritty 28-20 victory in Port Moresby on Saturday.

IAEA team gathers marine samples near Fukushima

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

A member of the International Atomic Energy Agency team visiting Fukushima for its first marine sampling since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant started releasing treated radioactive wastewater into the sea said Thursday, he does not expect any rise in radiation levels in the fish caught in the regional seas.

Letter: Vaimaanga redevelopment

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I applaud the developers of this project (Vaimaanga redevelopment) … well, the current developers anyway!

Letter: ‘Public interest’ versus tourism

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I read a letter in the paper the other day and would like to respond to the issues raised regarding the proposed road diversion behind the “Sheraton”. Basically, that report is over 30 years old and is completely obsolete today given the developments of Cook Islands Tourism since then.

Cook Islands to showcase culture and history Forum opening ceremony

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific Leaders and delegates travelling to the Cook Islands for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52), can expect a warm and colourful Polynesian welcome during the PIFLM52 opening ceremony to be held on the evening of 6 November 2023 at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga.

Top ranked Cook Islands earns hard-fought win over Singapore A

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

The Cook Islands netball side made a winning start to their Mirxes Nations Cup campaign, beating home side Singapore A 53-50 in their opening match over the weekend.

Pacific Games funding: More questions than answers

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The article on sports funding for this year’s Pacific Games (CINews 19 October 2023) probably raises more questions than answers.

Kata: Tapaitau

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Next generation of football officials

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) recently conducted an intensive five-day FIFA Youth Member Association Referees Course from October 2-6, 2023. This specialised training programme aimed to develop the skills and knowledge of young referees and prepare them for the challenges ahead in their football officiating careers.

Action-packed football weekend

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The weekend is here, and football enthusiasts can expect an action-packed day as clubs from around Rarotonga come together to showcase their skills on the field today.

Guns and roads in southwest Rarotonga

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Editorials, Environment, Features, Local, National, Opinion, Weekend

The old deserted and controversial Sheraton Hotel in Vaimaanga is getting a new lease of life after Rarotonga businessman Chris Vaile took on the challenge to redevelop the site into a high-end apartment property complete with other amenities.

‘We felt at home’: The PNG village inspiring Cook Islands league teams

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend

The light rain that began to fall as Cook Islands players and staff got off their team buses told them they were in the village of their ancestors, but Toru Arakua and Crystal Tamarua didn’t realise how closely connected their families were to Hanuabada, a coastal village in Papua New Guinea. NRL.com senior reporter Brad Walter reports.

Kata: Voice

Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Double delight for Kiria-Ratu’s in Cook Islands celebrations

Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

There will be plenty of celebration in Cook Islands Moana camp this week for Kiria-Ratu sisters Chantay and Annemarie, regardless of how they go in Saturday's Test match against PNG (Cook Islands time).

Church Talk: Standing with Israel

Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Growing up in a Pacific Island Church in Papakura, I have semi-fond memories as a 10-year-old memorising Psalm 46 – the whole chapter for our annual “Irava Tatou”. I say semi-fond, for while I am immensely grateful now, as a passionate follower of Jesus, Psalm 46 is ingrained in my heart. However, that wasn’t the attitude I had when I was 10, no siree! Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church writes.

Letter: NZ election voting issues

Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, My wife did not vote in this (New Zealand) election. She tried. Three times she tried.

Kata: Middle East

Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion