Articles by Supplied

Ribbons of Hope Ball Moves to Tamarind House

Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation is delighted to announce that the Ribbons of Hope: Early Detection Ball will now be held at the picturesque Tamarind House on Saturday, November 30.

Church talk: The cause of human suffering

Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Human suffering as a profound mystery. It is deeply rooted in the human condition. It is both Supernatural and at the same time Human. It is supernatural because it is rooted in the divine mystery of redemption of the world. By Bishop Rey Getaldo of the Catholic Church.

Virtues in Paradise: Unconditional thanksgiving

Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

My birth country, which is fractured and divided as never before, has held a presidential election leaving half the country cheering for victory and the other half grieving the loss of cherished ideals and gob smacked at the power now wielded by leaders they do not trust. By Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Nikao, Tupapa last football battle

Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

At the CIFA Complex, Nikao Sokattak FC will square off against Tupapa-Maraerenga FC in the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup, while across town at Teimurimotia Park, Titikaveka FC will host Avatiu FC.

Kata: Stress hormone

Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Ngakau Toa juniors in open Round Raro

Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

Ngakau Toa’s J19 girls will be the only junior crew racing in the Round Rarotonga changes race on Friday.

Bitter sweet memorial effort by Denne’s Boys

Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

It will be a bitter sweet Vaka Eiva for Denne’s Boys, a crew of paddlers from various Queensland clubs who have teamed up to travel to Rarotonga and race in the memory of their friend Denne Bourke who tragically went missing in May last year while paddling between islands in the Torres Strait.

Exciting week of racing lies ahead

Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

Local teams have been putting in the mileage this year looking forward to their penultimate event of the season, the annual showcase oe vaka event Vaka Eiva.

World champ Mihinoa joins Ngakau Toa team

Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

Top young Tahitian world champion paddler 18 year old Mihinoa Paari is definitely one to watch for in this year’s Matson Vaka Eiva.

Oceania Challenge Championship 2024

Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports

Cook Islands Bowls team are taking part in the Oceania Bowls Challenge 2024 and they are looking forward to more good results with finals to be played on Saturday.

Kata: RAC

Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: PERCA

Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks in plastics treaty negotiations

Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Heads of delegation for about 32 member states met in Glion, Switzerland, to share views and ideas in preparation for the fifth and final session of Intergovernmental Negotiations Committee (INC-5) to establish a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution, which will take place in Busan, Republic of Korea this November 2024.

Legalise pakalolo, fight hard drugs

Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The flow of heroin,cocaine,fentanyl and methamphetamines into Rarotonga is unmatched and these hard core drugs are taking a real foothold in the demise of many Cook Islanders and our society as a whole.

Breast Cancer Foundation Ball to promote early detection 

Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National

Debbie Sorensen, Chief Executive Officer of the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group, extends her support and solidarity to the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) as the guest speaker at the Ribbons of Hope: Early Detection Ball, taking place on Saturday, November 30, at the Ngatangiia Rugby Grounds in Rarotonga.

Water tech training for pa enua

Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Infrastructure Cook Islands engineers were recently in Aitutaki holding a training programme for 12 water technicians and operators from Mangaia, Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro and Aitutaki.

Invitation to  STEAM  celebration

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National

A Children’s Week initiative going by the acronym STEAM will ceklebrate the Cook Islands Robotics Team.

Pet talk: Pets impact on mental health

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Pets have long been considered beloved members of the family, offering unconditional love and companionship. In recent years, scientific research has validated what pet owners have always felt: the positive impact of pets on mental health is profound.

Letter: What is this RAC?

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The article in your Tuesday, 19 November edition (RAC to address mosque legality) raises a number of interesting issues.

Letter: Lopsided misleading consultation

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

E-communications between us and attendees at Monday night's government lead SBMA presentation to the Auckland Cook Islands community describes yet another, lop sided consultation, which also included misleading information.