Articles by Supplied

Kata: Child-proof

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tupapa too strong for Titikaveka

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Last week, the 2023 Rarotonga football competition matches provided an array of impressive performances from local teams. Spectators were treated to exciting battles between Puaikura FC and Avatiu FC, Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Titikaveka, and Matavera FC and Nikao Sokattak FC.

Letter: ‘Point finger at administrators’

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

To the ex-boxer calling out sport free loaders. If you have a problem, go to the federations’ executive, CISNOC, etc and make a formal report to make them accountable.

Letter: Pay rise for health workers

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Obesity, diabetes, hospital lack of maintenance – what do they have in common?

Project launched for safe removal of legacy waste on Rarotonga

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The National Environment Service (NES) has partnered with Cook Islands General Transport (CIGT) to launch the “Tita’ ki te Tita’ kore Project”.

Cook Islands to unveil new policy to boost ICT sector

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The National ICT Policy and two other associated documents to bolster the country’s information and communication technologies (ICT) division will be launched by Prime Minister Mark Brown this week.

Kata: Parking system

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Football fans in for a treat

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Football fans can look forward to an action-packed round two in the Rarotonga football competition when Matavera takes on Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga battles Titikaveka today.

Virtues of paradise: What is love? The greatest virtue of all

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Love isn’t just a feeling. It’s much more. Love is a virtue, a state of being, a practice. Love is a choice. Of all the virtues named in the sacred scriptures of the world’s religions, love is at the heart of them all.

Weatherman hopes to pave the way forward in meteorological service

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Weather

Director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service, Arona Ngari, is encouraging Pacific Governments and donor partners to invest in the future of Meteorological Services to ensure communities continue to be protected from all hazards.

Kata: Meat certification fee

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: Take heart, do not be afraid

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The Gospel that I preached on last Sunday was taken from Matthew 14:22-23: “And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid,” writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Letter: Fire dangers

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Thank you to the anonymous writer for raising the issues around electrical items being supplied in the Cook Islands.

Letter: Stop ripping off your workers

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Friday, August 4, was a Public Holiday for our 58th Constitution Day celebrations. Everyone was legally entitled to enjoy a day off as a legal Public Holiday.

Kata: Te Kukupa II

Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Fire dangers

Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

A few well-known retailers are flaunting several laws by selling electrical items that have flaws.

Letter: ‘We’re not bold enough’

Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It’s been long pointed out to the Government that there is an existing legal framework to legalise both the importation and cultivation of medicinal cannabis under the Ministry of Health Act 2013 and the amended Drugs Act 2009 respectively.

New chair appointed at Avaroa Cable

Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology

Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has appointed Robert Matheson as the new chair of the Board of Directors at Avaroa Cable Limited (ACL).

Kata: Grassroots partnership

Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Refs for week two football matches announced

Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The excitement continues as week two of the Rarotonga football season kicks off today at 4:15pm.