Articles by Supplied

Letter: Police review panel

Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The Cook Islands News front page article on October 3, 2024, reads “Review panel established to address challenges facing Cook Islands Police”.

Letter: CISNOC and education system

Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Cook Islands has won the bid to host the 2029 Pacific Mini Games.

Deep Ocean symposium free to locals

Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Te Puna Vai Marama, the Cook Islands Centre for Research, and Te Ipukarea Society are co-hosting a research symposium focussed on the deep sea at the end of this month.

Kata: Jail term

Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Football assists Tereora College with student assessment

Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In a collaborative effort to enhance sports education and development, Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) recently partnered with Tereora College for a comprehensive six-week programme focused on student assessments from year 11 to year 13.

Kata: Use less water

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Muri Environment Care Expo highlights ecological restoration progress

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The inaugural Muri Environment Care Expo, concluding tonight, showcases the group’s efforts to preserve and protect their lagoon through ecological restoration activities.

Church talk: ‘Comparison is the thief of joy’

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Rather than focusing on what we don’t have or what we lack, let us be more grateful for the blessings we do have in our lives, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Youth football coaching certificate course wraps up in Rarotonga

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

After an exhilarating three days of learning and development, the youth football coaching course hosted by Phill Parker from the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has come to a successful conclusion in Rarotonga.

Super League bound Rapana’s emotional farewell to Raiders

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islander Jordan Rapana has bid an emotional farewell to his ‘home’ Canberra Raiders ahead of his move to Super League with Hull FC.

Kata: MPs travel

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Public payroll

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Two more job offerings in the newspaper by Cook Islands Investment Corporation. Your readers might want to have a look at CIIC's webpage and the small army of people standing proudly in the main picture.

Letter: Rethinking economic growth

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It is unnatural and a dangerous thing, for a person to never stop growing. So why do we insist on never ending economic growth?

Ministry of Internal Affairs celebrates women leaders in Pa Enua

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has congratulated the female candidates elected as mayor and councillors at the 2024 Island Government Election held in August, saying it is a blueprint for others in the region to learn from and aspire to.

Mitiaro completes Southern Group Island Council swearing-in

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The last of the Southern Group islands to swear in their Island Council did so in true island style, according to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister.

Letter: Public payroll

Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Two more job offerings in the newspaper by Cook Islands Investment Corporation. Your readers might want to have a look at CIIC's webpage and the small army of people standing proudly in the main picture.

Letter: PAC report

Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The PAC report showed that only 13 out of 59 government entities, representing only 22 per cent, submitted their 2022-2023 performance reports. Forty-six (46) out of 59, which is 78 per cent of government entities, are not meeting their reporting obligations.

Letter: A call for political reform

Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In an interview gathering exercise for a BBC podcast on seabed mining (SBM) over a week ago, I mentioned that we have disproportionate representation i.e. my one vote is worth about 10 Raro votes. You can see why government makes sure to buddy buddy with the pa enua.

Kata: Govt entities

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Puaikura, Matavera-Ngatangiia secures equaliser in Raro Comp

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Puaikura Football Club and Matavera-Ngatangiia showcased intense competition drawing 1-1 in the premier men's football Round Cup competition at Raemaru Park on Saturday.