Articles by Supplied

Cook Islands and Republic of Korea discuss ‘forward cooperation’

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), along with Government and MFAI officials met with Special Envoy (SE) of the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, Dong-Man Han and his delegation in Rarotonga this week.

Kata: Landowner

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Atiu celebrates Gospel Bicentennial

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The island of Atiu this week kicked off Nga Pu Toru’s ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – Arrival of the Gospel Bicentennial’ celebrations.

Apii Te Uki Ou launches ‘refreshed’ Junior College programme

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

Apii Te Uki Ou has launched a ‘refresh’ to their Junior College (Year 7 to 9) programme that is designed to prepare students for success in their senior years and beyond.

Kata: CICC

Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

CIFA reveals 2023 season kickoff date

Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The long-awaited 2023 Rarotonga football season has finally announced its official start date, set for August 9 kick off.

Letter: Our laws and ribbon cutting ceremonies

Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, On any drive on the main road we all see motorcyclists with helmet straps hanging loosed and unconnected.

Kata: Reasonable price

Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pet talk: Fishing for dogs and cats

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Sharp and with a nasty barb, fishhooks do not look terribly appetising to me. Dr Michael Baer writes.

Health team at World Health Organisation anniversary event

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health have joined the World Health organisation in celebrating its 75th anniversary in Samoa.

Cook Players recognised part of badminton development

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports

Seven Cook Islands badminton players have been part of the Badminton Oceania and Manukau Badminton Pasifika programme.

Reuben Tylor: Looking at Cooks fisheries

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

In this, my second article, I want to look at some of the reasons our fisheries resource appears to be in serious trouble.

The return of the Bledisloe clock

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Senior journalist Jane Phare has contacted Cook Islands News and reports a precious timepiece will soon be returned to Rarotonga, in this story she unravels the mystery of the Bledisloe clock.

Kata: Over hanging coconuts

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Motorcyclist killed following road incident on Rarotonga

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Crime, National

A 28-year-old man has died following a road incident on Rarotonga.

Letter: Operators share concerns amid tourism overcrowding in the Avaavaroa passage

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Rarotonga tourism operators Kura Happ and Jacopo Dozzo have raised concerns about ongoing developments at Avaavaroa Passage following recent safety improvements in the area.

Letter: ‘Missiles in Rarotonga’

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

To the Editor, Have you ever looked upward and seen bunches of coconuts hanging over the road?

The Kumara does not sing of its own sweetness

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Driving my aunty around this morning to get forms filled out, and then to do some shopping, I asked her what it was like being a widow here in Rarotonga.

Seeds of Christianity: The establishment of three “Mission Stations” on Rarotonga

Saturday 15 July 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

Church talk: Who and what matters most?

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Bishop Tutai Pere asks the questions in this week’s Church Talk.