Articles by Supplied

Football fans brace for thrilling Round 10 action in Rarotonga

Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga football season has reached its 10th round, with the excitement and anticipation in the air as teams take to the field to compete head-to-head at Tupapa Field and Avatiu Field today.

Virtues in Paradise: Seeing through a lens of virtues

Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

The way we see others has a deep impact on them and also on us., writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Ministry of Justice building lift and remedial works nearing completion

Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, National

Following a number of unexpected delays, the lift project at the Ministry of Justice building is set to be completed by the end of this month, Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) said in a statement.

Cook Islands Aitu youngsters rated

Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Two Cook Islands youngsters have been earmarked as players to look out for ahead of the 2023 Pacific Championships which kicks off this weekend.

Church Talk: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem

Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The peace of Jerusalem must not be disturbed because if it does, those who disturb her peace deserve to suffer the consequences and those who sustain it win great blessing, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua (Cook Islands Christian Church).

Letter: Australian Indigenous Voice referendum

Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana! My husband and I left Cook Islands just yesterday (Tuesday) after a 10-day vacation on Rarotonga. The weather was not kind during our stay but the friendliness of the local people more than made up for that, on this our fifth visit.

Letter: Marijuana doctor

Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I think you are biased. You print the same stuff from Steve Boggs regularly but not from other people.

Letter: Govt needs to reassess ‘no issues’ stance

Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In reference to Government’s “no issues” statement regarding the road closure (‘No issues’: Government on Sheraton road closure, Cook Islands News, October 12). There are a couple of important issues that I can think of that need to be addressed.

Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge: ‘Not for the faint hearted’

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is gearing up for its mammoth Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge multisport event which will be held this Saturday.

IAEA to conduct marine environment sampling near Fukushima nuclear plant

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Scientists with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), along with observers, will visit Japan next week to take marine samples near the defunct Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.

Letter: Vaimaanga ‘horseshoe’ road plan

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have read with interest the recent articles and smoke signals in your paper relating to the proposed and scary horseshoe road plan for the old Sheraton site.

Kata: Medical Marijuana Law

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Winston Peters

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Boggs takes a slog

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Ruth Mave's article about me in your Monday paper was filled with ignorance regarding medicinal cannabis.

New water safety signs in place amid increased rescue reports

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Tourism

Cook Islands Tourism says they have received reports of several visitors being rescued after ignoring verbal advice in relation to the Avaavaroa and Rutaki passages in Rarotonga.

Community group receives fitness gear

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National

A community fitness group has been gifted much needed gear to help it provide a greater variety of strength-building exercises for members.

Kata: Cabinet

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Trump

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Ministry of Justice

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Matavera set to battle Titikaveka

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The two country clubs, Matavera and Titikaveka, are bracing for a stimulating but no doubt exciting clashes scheduled to kick off at 11.15am with the Under-15 boy’s category at the Takitumu School grounds.