Articles by Supplied

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.

Kata: Super Fund

Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church talk: The age of the spirit

Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Our world needs witnesses to the love Jesus preached and exhibited from the cross. We are a Spirit-filled church and must transcend all barriers of race, gender, economic class, languages and cultures, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Letter: Where’re the checks and balances?

Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, This is not favourable treatment, it’s more like criminal hijacking at the highest level? (Favourable treatment: PERC report on Penrhyn cyclone shelters project, Tuesday 23 May 2023)

Letter: Supermarket closure

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

CITC’s announcement that, in the process of upgrading power for the Supermarket, that we will see changes in the fresh and dry foods departments can only be good news.

Letter: Medicinal cannabis debate

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, An anonymous letter writer, in this paper, the Cook Islands News, made statements about myself and medicinal cannabis that are false.

Kata: Budget

Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Dr Michael Baer: Pa Enua visits for work ‘but still a pleasure’

Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Opinion, Pet Talk

I have been very lucky. Travelling to the outer islands regularly has become part of my job. In the last fortnight I have been to Mauke and Aitutaki. I went for work, but it was still a pleasure, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.

Catch of the day!

Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Pukapuka residents clean a good haul of different species of parrot fish they landed yesterday morning.

Kata: Arctic

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Opinion page

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I’m sure this letter, probably will not be published. But maybe you might take some advice, you need to change the name “Opinion /Tumu Manako” page to the “Steve Boggs wants to get stoned legally” page.

Letter: What’s in a number?

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It has been interesting to see the juggling of gross domestic product (GDP) figures in various reports regarding the economy over the course of the last 14 months.

Kata: Medical Marijuana

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks prepares for U19 comp

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands will join nine teams from across Oceania in the OFC Under 19 Women’s Championship to be held next month in Fiji.

Letter: State of Christianity

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The Saturday issue of Cook Islands News offers a timely capsule of the state of Christianity in the Cook Islands.

Letter: Endangering our health and wealth

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Last week in Bangkok, Thailand, Prime Minister Mark Brown rightfully criticised rich countries for not doing enough to control climate change and encouraged a shift towards grants (a gift that does not have to be paid back) to help ease the financial burden of poorer countries.

Seeds of Christianity: The Gospel Pioneer to Aitutaki

Saturday 20 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 third article in the series.

Kata: Chickens dropping dead

Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Hawaii Senator visits Aitutaki

Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Tourism played a pivotal role in facilitating the visit of the Hawaii State Senate delegation to Aitutaki, focusing on showcasing the development of the island and its contributions to tourism, as well as its wider economic, social, and cultural benefits, on Thursday.

Kata: CI National security policy

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion