Articles by Supplied

Church Talk: Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer

Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Are the trials you have been through or problems you are currently facing causing you to lose hope? Writes Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Letter: We truly receive God

Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Kata cartoon in your paper on September 13, inferring that we as Catholics are brainwashed by the clergy on Rarotonga is wrong.

Online resources tipped to assist in battling diseases

Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The Pacific Community and the Pacific Plant Protection Organisation have launched three pivotal online resources – the revamped Regional Biosecurity Information Facility ,the upgraded Pacific Islands Pest List Database, and a newly established webpage.

Kata: Excuses

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

New Zealand wins OFC U16 match in Group B opener against Cooks

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands was defeated in the Group B opener of the U16 Women’s OFC Championship in its first match against New Zealand.

Letter: What’s the hold-up?

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Let's take a look back at how the Government has failed us so miserably by not legalising medicinal cannabis.

Cleaning up the Cooks

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Last year, Clean Up the Cooks Day resulted in a waste haul of 750.8 kilograms – the majority being general waste and scrap metal.

Ridding Palmerston Island of rats

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Palmerston island may soon be rat-free.

Cook Islands ranked top Pacific Island at 2023 World Bowls Championships

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports

The jubilant Cook Islands World Bowls team have returned home, ranked the highest Pacific Island team at the 2023 World Bowls Championship that was held on the Gold Coast, Australia.

Letter: Thanking you

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, A heartfelt thank you to all who attended and supported our fundraiser for the Maui fire victims at Trader Jacks.

Baptism in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Baptism marks a special day for many on the second day of convention.

Kata: Religious Cult

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Read more: Minister denies involvement with South Korean cult Grace Rd Church

Rarotonga Football Season continues to Round Five with excitement

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga football season continued to bring excitement to the field as round five kicked off last Wednesday despite the heavy downpour which saw the last minute move of the U12 games to Takitumu School.

Letters: Where’s the line of communication?

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I purchased Vodafone Cook Islands' $19 for 19GB Wi-fi voucher on Friday through the company's phone app.

Cook Islands in Executive Council for UNESCO’s Oceanographic Commission

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands has been elected to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Executive Council of the Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission (IOC) for 2023 – 2025.

Agriculture staff in para-veterinary class

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Six Ministry of Agriculture biosecurity and livestock staff have been attending a veterinary summer class, and at the end of the year, the successful participants will receive certification from SPC and the Ministry of Agriculture.

Kata: Acting PM

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Where’s the money?

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Dear Editor, By letter of August 3, 2023 Covid Bank said “the taxpayers look forward to a full public report on these loans given out during Covid and before the election”. A totally reasonable request.

Cooks resort group nabs three trophies at travel awards

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local, National, Tourism, Weekend

A Cook Islands resort group has scooped three trophies at the World Travel Awards.

Kata: Minor traffic fines

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion