Articles by Supplied

Alf – a man who fell in love

Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane

When the late Alfred George Manu first came to Rarotonga 22 years ago, he didn’t expect to fall in love. The original plan was to fulfill his rugby league contract as an outstanding premier player, get a few casual jobs and go where the southerly trade winds would take him. But Alf fell in love.

Kata: Turtle tour

Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Aitutaki athletics experiences resurgence

Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Aitutaki athletics is experiencing a resurgence and the rise of emerging talent.

Youth anti-corruption movement embraced by Cook Islands groups

Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

An anti-corruption policy dialogue brought together youth and representatives from government and non-government stakeholders in the Cook Islands including the Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, National Youth Council, National Women’s Council, the Ombudsman’s Office, National Disability Council and Pride Cook Islands.

Letter: ‘If Tahiti can pay a living wage, so can we’

Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Mr Editor, Monday’s Cook Islands News carried a story concerning minimum wage in Vanuatu. What caught this reader’s eye was the details of Cook Islands latest minimum wage at US$5.45 and French Polynesia at US$9.11.

Cook Islands will be ready to host Forum Leaders meeting in November: PM Brown

Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

Cook Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Forum Chair Mark Brown says preparations are well underway for the upcoming Forum Leaders meeting in November.

National Environment Services director Halatoa Fua voices Cook Islands concerns

Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

National Environment Service director, Halatoa Fua has made a plea at the second Intergovernmental negotiating committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment in Paris, France.

Kata: Golden mile

Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Internet speed

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pacific Summit to discuss Japan’s plan to release nuke waste water into the Pacific

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Concerns raised by Pacific Leaders about Japan’s plan to discharge over a million tonnes of contaminated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, over the next four years will feature prominently on the agenda of the inaugural Korea – Pacific Leaders’ Summit.

Letters: Defendant facing raft of charges ‘out of control’

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia orana Editor, While reading the news briefs from the Criminal Court, I noticed the article about a man who had been on the wrong side of the law in the past, and had recently started a spate of drinking and reoffending, that even his lawyer and the Justice of the Peace were puzzled about.

Outer islands children get mobile on new wheels

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

Children in the outer islands are getting a balance on two wheels thanks to a regional project set up by a former Bank South Pacific (BSP) director.

Weekend crash report

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Police responded to three motor vehicle crashes over the weekend.

MP wants 'golden mile’ shining for Pacific leaders

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Member of Parliament for Ngatangiia says he wants a stretch of road known as the “Golden Mile” fixed and resurfaced before the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting on Rarotonga in November. Rod Henderson reports.

Kata: Ministry annual funding

Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Public versus private sector

Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, At over 40 per cent the Cook Islands has the greatest percentage of public servants in the free world.

Virtues in Paradise: The coconut wireless

Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

“Judge not lest ye be judged.” (Mathew 7:1) Let’s not take lightly these words calling us to humility as we speak about our fellow humans.

‘The Spirit of God is forever present … everywhere – all the time’

Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

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. This is his fourth article in the series.

Gospel examples and Covid lead Cook Islander to greater public service

Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

While the coronavirus outbreak caused many to isolate and stay away from others, for one member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Cook Islands it was a catalyst to a greater level of service in his community and nation.

PM Brown to attend inaugural Republic of Korea-Pacific Islands Summit

Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has accepted an invitation from the Government of the Republic of Korea to attend the inaugural Republic of Korea-Pacific Islands Summit.