Articles by Supplied

‘You’ve been worshipping nothing but pieces of wood’

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, 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. In this article he talks about how the Gospel arrived at Mitiaro and Mauke.

Church Talk: What to do in a messed up world!

Friday 16 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

There is a particular group of men from Israel, who were known as the Sons of Issachar. God had given this group a unique gift. They had the unusual ability to understand the seasons and to know what to do, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Church.

Tereora College students given crash course in futsal rules

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Teaching secondary school students the “Laws of the Game of Futsal” is an exciting opportunity to encourage development in all aspects of football.

Letter: How effective are warnings?

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Cook Islands Police spokesman Trevor Pitt says, in response to the suggestion that the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club might have breached the conditions of its liquor license by continuing to serve a very drunk patron that, ‘A warning to liquor outlets is long overdue’.

Kata: Commonwealth Heads

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: A warning to liquor outlets is long overdue

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Mr Editor, Friday’s newspaper tells the story of the school teacher’s Court case and her seeking name suppression while facing charges of drink driving after registering 1000 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath.

Kata: Hospital Food

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Empowering Cook Islands women to become successful football coaches

Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association hosted a four-day course for “CIFA Women's Football Coaching Certificate”. This course took place at the CIFA complex last week.

Letter: Living under God’s blessing

Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am enjoying reading the series written by Howard Henry on the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands 200 years. The one on Atiu on Saturday, June 10 2023 was an amazing read.

A journey towards cultural reclamation, understanding

Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Cook Islander Nina Oberg Humphries is an Ōtautahi Christchurch based artist. Represented by Bergman Gallery since 2021, her work includes photography, installation, sculpture, video, painting and performance, all seeded from her experience as a second-generation Pasifika - a New Zealand, and more specifically Ōtautahi Christchurch, born Cook Islander. Her exhibition was launched on Rarotonga last week.

Man, 24, dead in motorcycle crash

Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Police yesterday confirmed Rarotonga’s second road fatality this year.

Virtues in Paradise: Everyday miracles

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Sometimes something will suddenly appear in front of us in response to a prayer or a wish writes - Linda Kavelin-Popov.

‘Let us worship but one (true) God’

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

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. In this article he talks about how the Gospel arrived at Atiu on 19 July 1823.

TO HELP ‘PROTECT A LITTLE PARADISE

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has launched a significant recruitment drive for positions within its Rarotonga-based destination development team, as importance continues to be placed on long-term, sustainable development and the encouragement of regenerative tourism practices.

Kata: Immigration

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church talk: The continuing power of the Holy Spirit in church

Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

As Christians celebrate Pentecost Day, they are also reminded of their own history when God poured out His Spirit upon all mankind, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.

Letter: ‘Kata is a national treasure’

Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kata is a national treasure of the Cook Islands. The political wit and astute observations of our social fabric combine to provide a near Dickensian ledger of our country, warts and all over the years of our democratic development.

CIFA officials attend financial workshop

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) officials attended the Oceania Member Association Financial Governance Workshop held in Noumea, New Caledonia.

Expressions of interest sought for naming rights of National Stadium

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organisations and businesses for the naming rights and sponsorship of Rarotonga’s National Stadium and Sports Arena.

Rarotonga cyclists riding to raise funds for Pump Track

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

A group of eight local riders are teaming up with seven international riders across New Zealand and Australia to raise funds for the construction of a Pump Track opposite Apii Te Uki Ou.