Articles by Supplied

Kata: Cook Islands passport

Thursday 9 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Global boxing promoter labels Teremoana ‘future world champ’

Thursday 9 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Boxing, Sports

Global boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has gushed about a rising Aussie Cook Islander heavyweight after his stunning 57-second knockout.

Letter: Gullible public, empty promises

Thursday 9 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Muri Night Market was chocker on Monday, with tourism booming.

$3.5 million grant to enhance the resilience of Airport operations

Thursday 9 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a US$2 million (NZ$3.5m) grant agreement with the Government of the Cook Islands to boost support for an ongoing project, which is improving the country’s resilience to cross-border health risks and the early detection of disease outbreaks for passengers entering the country by air.

Kata: Swimming

Wednesday 8 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Church

Tuesday 7 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Papa’anga, not akapapa

Tuesday 7 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Someone’s got to say it. Much as I enjoy reading your regular opinion pieces by Thomas Wynn, he unfortunately uses the wrong word for genealogy/family tree quite frequently in his writing.

Letter: Science, ideology and politicking

Tuesday 7 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In reply to PM Mark Brown’s comment that he takes a scientific approach as opposed to our ideological approach.

MFAI launches new online visa and permit application system

Tuesday 7 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) yesterday announced that the online visa and permit application system is now live and available through MFAI’s website: www.mfai.gov.ck/immigration.

Project Vaerua Aro’a brings hope and support to vulnerable families

Tuesday 7 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

A project initiated by Faith Alive Dream Centre (FADC) Church to help people in need is gaining momentum.

Kata: Parliament Sitting

Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Location, Location, Location: Cook Islands’ land value in sights

Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National

Most have heard the maxim: “Location, Location, Location”.

Netball heats up 2025 Beach Games

Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Beach netball kicked off the 2025 Cook Islands Beach Games at the National Beach Court in Nikao over the weekend.

Cook Islands passport proposal

Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kia Orana e te Iti tangata Kuki Airani ite aroa maata o to tatou Atua ko Iesu Mesia, no te mataiti ou 2025.

Mateariki’s emotional return after pageant triumph

Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Features

Maine Etu Kura 2024/Miss Akatokamanava Pivai Ambushia Mateariki was crowned the first runner up in the Maine Kuki Airani Aotearoa beauty pageant held over a month ago in Auckland, New Zealand.

Kata: More time abroad

Sunday 5 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Low turn out at 60th anniversary concert

Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Five sports to feature at 2025 Cook Islands Beach Games

Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

The annual Cook Islands Beach Games, which begin today, will feature five sports to be played at the Nikao Beach Courts and The Edgewater Resort and Spa.

Virtues: A New Year change of heart

Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

It’s only the first week of January, and already I have a confession to make about my New Year’s resolutions, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Aitutaki villages raise over $200,000 at annual Koni Raoni events

Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands

The two Aitutaki villages of Vaipeka and Vaipae collected over $200,000 from the Koni Raoni events held on Boxing Day and the New Year’s Day.