Articles by Supplied

Cook Islands hold on to secure tight victory over Vanuatu in OFC U-16

Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands have given themselves a shot at making the semi-finals at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Tahiti.

CICA women register first T20I win

Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports

The Cook Islands women’s cricket team recently returned from the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier played in Vanuatu. Rahul Patil writes the story of a team that learnt a lot and will be richer for the experience.

PM Brown expected to attend Paris Meet

Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown is expected to attend the International Energy Agency (IEA)’s inaugural international summit on critical minerals and their significance in clean energy transitions, scheduled for September 28 in Paris.

PM Brown and Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong discuss flights and maritime surveillance

Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

An increase in visitor arrivals from Australia and supported direct flights between Sydney and Rarotonga were among the key discussions held between Prime Minister Mark Brown and Australia’s Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong.

Cook Islands coastwatcher recognised in New Zealand

Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

New Zealand has taken its first step in honouring civilian Cook Islanders who served as coastwatchers in World War II.

Kata: Customs and Police

Monday 18 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tupapa takes win in round six in show of skill during premier game

Monday 18 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The main game of the week between Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Matavera-Ngatangiia FC showcased the skill and determination of both teams.

Kata: Egg Shortage

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Turua steps down following spending allegation and drink driving conviction

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Suspended Ministry of Cultural Development secretary Anthony Turua has resigned.

Having dialogue at Green Climate Fund event

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

A Cook Islands delegation was in Songdo, Korea earlier last month attending the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Asia Pacific Dialogue.

Virtues in Paradise: Bold, brave and brilliant

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Virtues was front and centre at the Pasifika Medical Association Conference held in Aitutaki on September 11, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Letter: Muri Rd upgrade

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Oh how good, wonderful and pleasant to see another stretch of road now from Avana bridge through Muri community getting more widening, upgrading, and soon hot mix tar sealing.

Letter: Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Secretary Garth Henderson responds to ‘Taxpayer’

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Thank you for the chance to respond to the letter from ‘A Taxpayer’. Firstly, let me commend their eye for detail as they did identify an error in the numbers provided by Ministry of Finance and Economic Development previously.

Letter: I will continue to pray for Kata

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Cook Islands News cartoonist, Kata has every right and deservedly so to ridicule and scorn the clergy and laity of churches when they commit crimes against humanity.

Kata: Cannabis

Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer

Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Are the trials you have been through or problems you are currently facing causing you to lose hope? Writes Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Letter: We truly receive God

Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Kata cartoon in your paper on September 13, inferring that we as Catholics are brainwashed by the clergy on Rarotonga is wrong.

Online resources tipped to assist in battling diseases

Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The Pacific Community and the Pacific Plant Protection Organisation have launched three pivotal online resources – the revamped Regional Biosecurity Information Facility ,the upgraded Pacific Islands Pest List Database, and a newly established webpage.

Kata: Excuses

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

New Zealand wins OFC U16 match in Group B opener against Cooks

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands was defeated in the Group B opener of the U16 Women’s OFC Championship in its first match against New Zealand.