Articles by Supplied

Virtues in Paradise: Atirai’s story of determination and success

Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Everyday heroes exist all around us, yet only when we pause to listen to their stories can we be inspired by their courage or learn from their wisdom, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Kata: Pacific Mini Games

Thursday 3 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Triathlon gears up for ‘exciting’ event

Thursday 3 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited about the Uncle Tom’s & PTS Adventure Triathlon event this Saturday.

Letter: Government loans to businesses

Thursday 3 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Dear Editor, The $7 million loaned out during the Covid pandemic by the Government for business start-ups and development needs to be fully accounted for to ensure all loans have been spent for the purpose intended (Cook Islands businesses receive $7 million in Government loans, Cook Islands News, July 27).

Pet talk: Kitten season is on the way

Wednesday 2 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

I really love this time of year. The whales are here and put on a show for anyone who wants to see them. They jump, roll, slap their tails; generally, they just seem to be having fun, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.

Kata: Price Tribunal

Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Court briefs July 27

Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, National

On Thursday, July 27, Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams heard eight cases on the Criminal List.

Eels, Panthers in final

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Arch-rivals and neighbours Avatiu Nikao Eels and Tupapa Panthers will feature in the Rarotonga Club 15s final this Saturday after beating Arorangi Bears and Titikaveka Bulls in the semifinals over the weekend.

Letter: Loss of sand and Motu Toa

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, With regards to Des Eggelton’s response to the Te Ipukarea Society article last Saturday (22 July 2023), “We can’t go back but we can look back and learn”, we appreciate his first-hand knowledge in correcting the incorrect statement that sand for the airport had come from Muri.

Kata: Cold, wet and rainy

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Turtle Tour wars

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Developing sporting excellence

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Athletics Cook Islands (ACI) have had a busy week of learning, developing and celebrating with an athletics academy, a mini competition and a 60th birthday celebration.

‘The Spirit of God … will never die’

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In this article, he talks about the new Church and Mission laws.

Letters: ‘Faction versus facts’

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We, the Mamas of the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church Ekalesia, who hosted our volunteers during the Church improvements are saddened and upset by the Letter to the Editor dated the 25th July 2023 titled “Factions in the Gospel Celebrations” and signed off by Tepure Ki Au.

Kata: Climate change

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tauranga Vananga sponsors acknowledged

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Features

Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development hosted the 2023 Te Maeva Nui Sponsors VIP Event at the Crown Beach Resort and Spa on Wednesday night.

Church talk: Is there more to the 200 year story?

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

This week has been a beautiful crescendo of many months of planning, fundraising, organising and no doubt, pressure to navigate the many ceremonies in commemorating the preaching of Christ through the arrival of the gospel 200 years ago throughout the Ngaputoru and finishing with Rarotonga, writes Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.

Te Maeva Nui – ‘the greatest celebration’

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Editor's Pick, Entertainment, Features, National

Quick Facts Month: July-August Venue: National Auditorium Duration: 10 days Layout: Mix Event Sponsorship Target: $100,000 - $200,000.

Kata: Catching fish

Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: FIFA boss visit ‘a waste of money’

Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

It was good to read in your paper yesterday that the FIFA President will pay a visit to the Cook Islands and other Pacific countries.