Articles by Supplied

‘Let us worship but one (true) God’

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

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 how the Gospel arrived at Atiu on 19 July 1823.

TO HELP ‘PROTECT A LITTLE PARADISE

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has launched a significant recruitment drive for positions within its Rarotonga-based destination development team, as importance continues to be placed on long-term, sustainable development and the encouragement of regenerative tourism practices.

Kata: Immigration

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church talk: The continuing power of the Holy Spirit in church

Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

As Christians celebrate Pentecost Day, they are also reminded of their own history when God poured out His Spirit upon all mankind, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.

Letter: ‘Kata is a national treasure’

Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kata is a national treasure of the Cook Islands. The political wit and astute observations of our social fabric combine to provide a near Dickensian ledger of our country, warts and all over the years of our democratic development.

CIFA officials attend financial workshop

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) officials attended the Oceania Member Association Financial Governance Workshop held in Noumea, New Caledonia.

Expressions of interest sought for naming rights of National Stadium

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organisations and businesses for the naming rights and sponsorship of Rarotonga’s National Stadium and Sports Arena.

Rarotonga cyclists riding to raise funds for Pump Track

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

A group of eight local riders are teaming up with seven international riders across New Zealand and Australia to raise funds for the construction of a Pump Track opposite Apii Te Uki Ou.

Letter: Counting numbers and dollars

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Tuesday’s front page headline, ‘Hawaii, Sydney routes to contribute $20m annually’.

Letter: Kata cartoon

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write to register my disgust and contempt on the Kata cartoon that you published in your newspaper on Tuesday 6th June.

Pet Talk: Food glorious food

Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Sitting down to dinner is the best. The best. Well at least the best since breakfast. We can eat food for pleasure, but the reason we need food is for energy, writes Te Are Manu clinic medical director Dr Michael Baer.

Cook Islands calls to rid oceans of discarded fishing gear

Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands has made calls for “ghost gear” to be included in the Plastic Treaty as it impacts marine life and the marine food chain, and is a significant cause of marine litter. By Nannette Woonton/SPREP.

Letter: Home grown medicinal cannabis products

Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The Government revealed in a press release on 19-5-23 to this paper that it does not have the money to start up a medicinal cannabis programme.

Letter: Original founders of Te Uki Ou

Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re Te Uki Ou School 30-year celebration story in the Cook Islands News last Monday, May 29. Interesting how original founders of Te Uki Ou were casually referred to as a group of parents. Nameless and irrelevant.

New Airport ID cards for improved safety, security

Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Safety and security are paramount to Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) who have introduced the new identification (ID) card system that will not only strengthen the airport’s defences but also enhance operational efficiencies within its organisation.

Cook Islands to host New Zealand Governor General

Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

New Zealand Governor-General, Her Excellency Dame Cynthia Kiro will visit the Cook Islands this week as a guest of the Head of State, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) said in a statement.

Death of Ariki’s daughter, an attempt to introduce Christianity to Mangaia

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend

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 his fifth article he talks about how Aitutaki’s Tamatoa Uma-tetiki Ariki embraced Christianity and the first attempt to introduce the Christian faith to the people of Mangaia.

No word on missing Indonesian fisherman

Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Police have confirmed that the Chinese longliners fishing in the Cook Islands waters are conducting a search for the missing Indonesian crewman.

Sustainability of Pacific fisheries is compromised by the impacts of climate change

Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says the sustainability of Pacific fisheries is compromised by the impacts of climate change, marine pollution and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

Church talk: Human and Godly wisdom

Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

World leaders are frantically travelling to world summits for high powered discussions and consultations making mention of anything to do with mother earth but devoid of the Master of the Universe, Jesus Christ, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.