Articles by Supplied

Building the future of national talent

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) U13 Boys National Academy has officially commenced its journey this Monday at the CIFA Complex.

Kata: Diplomatic immunity

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kiria-Ratu stars for Cook Islands

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

Titans playmaker Chantay Kiria-Ratu led Cook Islands to the top of the points table as Fiji’s men’s and women’s teams suffered shock losses on the opening day of the Pacific Games Rugby League 9s in Honiara on Sunday (Cook Islands time).

Letter: Call for urgent review of Cook Islands’ criminal law system

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re: Our failed criminal law system:

Kata: TTV Board

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Football enters knockout rounds

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga Football Season concluded its thrilling Round Cup competition over the weekend, resulting in a spectacular display of athletic prowess and sportsmanship from all the participating teams.

Letter: League 9s

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

A simple question, I haven’t read anything regarding CISNOC’s plan to assist with the Rugby League teams’ situation days ago.

Letters: Prosecuting liquor outlets

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Following the trouble at Rehab Bar this writer has been waiting for any comment from the Police as to any suggestion that serving already intoxicated patrons might lead to violence fuelled by the legal drug alcohol.

Nail-biting clashes loom in final round

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The final round matches of the Rarotonga Football Season are set to take place today. Matches for Round 15 began last week ahead of the departure of the national players who will represent the Cook Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara.

Pacific Games: From 1963 to 2023 - a brief history

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

What are the Pacific Games? Which team has won most medals in the Pacific Games? How have Australia and New Zealand performed at the Pacific Games? These questions and more answered in this brief history of the Pacific Games.

Letter: ‘Pa Ariki acted in good faith, Crown must follow suit’

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In answer to your correspondent’s queries (Ring road compensation – a threat? Cook Islands News, November 16).

Kata: Traffic

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: Overcoming life’s tribulations - A message of hope and resilience

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

There is no easy path in this earthly world that we live in. We shall encounter all kinds of struggles and challenges, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.

Opinion: Working together for a successful Pacific Games

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion, Pacific Games, Sports

Over the coming weeks, the Pacific will be coming together to celebrate a love of sport at the Pacific Games – the most significant sports event on the Oceania calendar. This year’s theme is ‘Challenge, Celebrate, Unite’, writes Australia’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Phoebe Smith.

Cook Islands schools to benefit from ADB-funded WASH facilities upgrade

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced the commencement of project works to improve the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities of Cook Islands’ schools this month.

Arthur appointed immigration head

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Mark Brown, confirmed the appointment of Chere Arthur as principal immigration officer earlier this month.

Search continues

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Police are appealing to the public for assistance in their ongoing search for 15-year-old Allan Murare, pictured, who was last seen leaving his Arorangi home on the morning of Wednesday, November 8, at around 5am.

Kata: Corodiles in Solomon Islands

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Football teams touch down in Honiara for Pacific Games

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands football teams proudly departed for the Solomon Islands on Tuesday morning, gearing up to represent their country at the 2023 Pacific Games.

Young sailors breeze to victory at Optimist Nationals

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sailing, Sports

The Optimist National Championships 2023 held on Muri Lagoon saw sailors under the age of 16 and a fleet of 11 Optimists and four ‘Jellybeans’ (Plastic Optimists) competing.