Articles by Supplied

Supporting international charter flights to Aitutaki

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands, Tourism

Should there be an increase in international charter flights to Aitutaki, basing border officials in Aitutaki will be explored, says Principal Immigration Officer, Chere Arthur.

Cooks delegation at GEF Assembly

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

A Cook Islands delegation co-led by National Environment Service Director Halatoa Fua and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Director of Treaties, Multilaterals and Oceans Division Sandrina Thondoo have attended the 7th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly.

Letter: Why no outrage?

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

In response to my letter a week ago, l am disappointed in Bob Williams reply to my letter, giving us no answers to my concerns.

Letters: Look out for the coconuts

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The coconut tree concern also needs to be raised in parliament.

Kata: Cannabis

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: You’ll be remembered for how you finished

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

I’ve been reading through the book of Hebrews lately. I preached a message in Mangaia using this book as a reference, and I recently used this book for our Bible Class at Tereora College this week, writes Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.

Two men face cannabis charges to appear in Court following busts at Rarotonga Airport

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Crime, National

Two incoming passengers who were on separate flights on Wednesday are expected to appear at the Criminal Court in Avarua this morning facing cannabis charges.

Letter: Give our footballers a break

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor,

Kata: Small fee for broken old bikes, tv and junk

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Jehovah’s Witnesses return to Rarotonga to host their first large convention since 2019

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the world’s largest convention organisations will resume a series of worldwide programs, with Rarotonga set to host two events spanning two consecutive weekends from 9 September to 17 September.

Letters: Give our footballers a break

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have been pondering if I should write to you but for the sake of my children’s passion for soccer, I will write.

Kata: Great Wall of China

Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Where are our MPs?

Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, After an eight/nine-week break, parliament sits for 1 hour 15 minutes and then adjourns for three months -- pathetic!

Letters: ‘We have become a nation of drunk drivers’

Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The latest drink drive crashes and arrests prompts this letter. Some weeks back your Court reporter told us not only the name of the driver before the criminal division of the Court but also that the accused had been drinking at home before going for a top-up at Luna Bar.

Kata: Parliament short session

Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letters: Monopoly in Pacific shipping lanes, Cooks operator claims

Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Further to recent correspondence and comment in your newspaper regarding freight rates applicable to the shipping services operated between New Zealand and the Cook Islands by Matson, please be aware of the following:

Kata: Cooking Oil

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letters: Our shipping lanes...

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Any container shipping licence involving the Cook Islands should include, as a non-negotiable condition, free shipping of a number of containers to New Zealand for undesirable tita.

Kata: Dad's day

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Virtues in Paradise: What is Your Calling?

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Everyone has a calling. It’s different from having a job, although those for whom their job is also a calling are truly blessed, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.