Articles by Supplied

Letter: ‘Shameless racism and Islamophobia’

Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Recently, there has been substantial discourse over the one and only mosque established in the Cook Islands.

Cook Islands pledges support for women’s empowerment and gender equality

Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands delegation led by Internal Affairs Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown “actively” participated in the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 19–21.

300+ netters ready for action packed Netball in Paradise

Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

More than 300 netball players from 33 teams will take to the Multi Sports Arena double courts in Nikao for the week long 2024 BSP Netball in Paradise tournament starting on Saturday, November 30.

Letter: Religion

Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Readers of the Cook Islands News were treated yesterday to a front page with a Minister of the Crown telling the world, and our potential visitors, that one of the most prominent religions on earth are breaking our laws while on the second page we see a parade of people marching on the main road celebrating the Confirmation of youngsters that have been indoctrinated from infancy into that other prominent religion.

Letter: Religious Act ‘an embarrassment’

Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Despite the excellent letter by Heinz Matysik of Matysik & Marshall P.C. in your paper questioning whether the Religious Restrictions Act 1975 was enforceable Minister (Vaine) Mokoroa was reported in the lead article of your newspaper on 27 November, 2024 as saying that Muslims “should not be operating” because they are not registered with him as Minister of Justice.

Kata: Sky temple

Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands participates in diplomatic conference on Design Law Treaty

Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands continues its active engagement with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), participating in the Diplomatic Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, earlier this month to finalise the Design Law Treaty (DLT).

Kata: Driving stunt

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Vaka Eiva races heat up

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

The day three of Vaka Eiva 2024 saw intense competition across all divisions, with standout performances from local and international teams, particularly in the women’s and mixed categories.

The race for the Rarotonga Round Cup intensifies

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Round 15 of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup proved to be a weekend brimming with intense action, unforgettable moment and performances that showcased the true heart of football in Rarotonga.

The journey from Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion to climate change negotiator

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features

From Rarotonga to Azerbaijan, Charlene Hoff, a young woman negotiator, has grown in the UN Climate Summit process. Since her first COP three years ago in Sharm El Sheikh in 2022, Hoff sat at the front table behind the Cook Islands flag making interventions at COP29 held from November 11-22 November in Baku.

Diplomatic envoys from Canada and Papua New Guinea to visit Cook Islands

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

High Commissioners from Canada and Papua New Guinea will visit Rarotonga this week to present their Letters of Introduction to Prime Minister Mark Brown during a ceremony facilitated by Te Kauono Tutara e te Mana Tiaki – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).

Cook Islands seek greater investment in USP Cook Islands Campus

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Regional

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Secretary, Tepaeru Herrmann, met with University of the South Pacific (USP) Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia, who is in Rarotonga for the 98th USP Council meeting.

Immigration to launch new online visa and permit application system in January 2025

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its new online visa and permit application system, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing modernisation of immigration services in the Cook Islands.

Dearlove siblings win overall line honours

Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

Power duo the Dearlove siblings Reuben and Tamsyn took out overall line honours in Saturdays Matson Vaka Eiva 12k singles races.

Letter: 7s disappointment

Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

My name is Maia Samuela, and I am the President of Cook Islands Rugby New Zealand (CIRNZ). I am writing in response to the article published on November 15, 2024, regarding the upcoming Oceania 7s tournament.

Kata: Cocktail order

Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Fire

Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Deep sea mining

Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Master Navigator and Canadian journalist team up on a history of voyaging

Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

It has been almost 40 years since the first ocean-going vaka of the modern age arrived to the Cook Islands. Some readers will remember Hōkūle’a’s first visit in September 1985, and since then a growing fleet of canoes has come and gone from these shores, including several built or based here, such as Takitumu, Te Au O Tonga, Marumaru Atua, Paikea, and canoes built for the Festival of Pacific Arts in 1992. Jennifer Kingsley writes.