Articles by Supplied

Letter: ‘Norman will make it work!’

Friday 17 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re: Norman George’s application for the position of police commissioner (without pay for two years) in Cook Islands News, Monday, January 13, edition. Should he be even considered? Absolutely!

Letter: Clarification on Aitutaki streetlights

Friday 17 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, With all due respect to the Honourable Member of Parliament (MP) for Amuri-Ureia, I wish to respond to his letter on Tuesday, 14th January 2025.

Kata: Back to school

Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Te Akaepaepa anga o te 60 Mataiti  

Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kia Orana e te iti tangata Kuki Airani I te aroa maata o to tatou Atu ko Iesu Mesia. Te karanga nei te aposetolo Paulo “E rekareka rai” Philipi 4:4.

Kata: Value of education

Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pet Talk: Teaching kids to care for cats and dogs

Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Introducing children to the joys and responsibilities of caring for a pet can be a rewarding experience for the entire family, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Letter: Honouring our young heroes

Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, May I request through your column for Government to consider and approve the recommendation for an award MBEs, OBEs or something of that nature or higher to be granted, bestowed or given to the team of young Cook Islanders who won the world competition for some robotic or similar thing that was in the newspaper some months ago.

Letter: Officials ‘dragging the chain’

Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I wish to correct a statement made by the CEO of Cook Islands Airport Authority regarding comments I made over lighting issues for Aitutaki’s Airport. (Cook Islands News, Saturday, January 11, 2025).

Cummings embrace human-centered design to improve immunisation rates

Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands

Hearing about something new can bring about mixed feelings, excitement, the desire to learn more, an opportunity for growth and so many questions!

Kata: Police

Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Partitioning -Balancing land use with Customary Values

Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National

Partitioning land in the Cook Islands is both a practical and meaningful process, offering a unique opportunity to align traditional land rights with modern economic and social needs. This method involves dividing land into small portions, defining new boundaries, and deciding who can own or use the land among family members. While the process can be complex, it holds great potential to make the best use of land and support both family and community wealth, writes Natalie Tikitau.

Athletes enjoy timeout in the sand despite adverse weather

Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Beach Games 2025 completed its first successful week of the games despite the adverse weather conditions teams had to face.

Letter: Vacancy for new Police Commissioner

Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write to the Minister of Police and to the public, for the position of Commissioner of Police. This application is out of despair, sadness and desperation to help.

Spectacular show by Jewels of the Cook Islands

Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

The Jewels Dine & Dance event was spectacular for many who attended the show on Friday night at the Edgewater Resort and Spa.

Weaving Peu Maori into the cultural tapestry for Vaka Pride Round 28

Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

The Regenerative Tourism team, Jeremy Goodwin and Emma Kainuku-Walsh, has been actively engaged in the latest round of Vaka Pride, now in its 28th round, which took place last month.

Discover Palmerston: A slice of paradise in the Pacific

Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

Palmerston sits like a delicate necklace in the blue body of the Pacific, its coral reef and white beaches strung with six sandy motu scattered through it and a surrounding vast lagoon.

Outlaws and Vibers reign supreme at 2025 Cook Islands Beach Games

Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The highly anticipated three-day Beach Football Tournament, part of the Cook Islands Beach Games 2025, wrapped up earlier this week, leaving players and spectators buzzing with excitement.

Kata: Rain

Friday 10 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church talk: From chaos to cosmos – Mako takore i te Makokore

Friday 10 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

By allowing God’s Holy Spirit to move freely in our lives creates and transforms chaos into cosmos, disorderliness to orderliness, darkness to light and mortal to immortality, and perishable to imperishableness forever, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.

Jewels of the Cook Islands ready to shine at Dine and Dance event

Friday 10 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

A New Zealand-based Cook Islands entertainment group is on the island and is set to perform tonight in what they say will be a magical night of dining and dancing in Rarotonga.