Articles by Supplied

Kata: Internet speed

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pacific Summit to discuss Japan’s plan to release nuke waste water into the Pacific

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Concerns raised by Pacific Leaders about Japan’s plan to discharge over a million tonnes of contaminated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, over the next four years will feature prominently on the agenda of the inaugural Korea – Pacific Leaders’ Summit.

Letters: Defendant facing raft of charges ‘out of control’

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia orana Editor, While reading the news briefs from the Criminal Court, I noticed the article about a man who had been on the wrong side of the law in the past, and had recently started a spate of drinking and reoffending, that even his lawyer and the Justice of the Peace were puzzled about.

Outer islands children get mobile on new wheels

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

Children in the outer islands are getting a balance on two wheels thanks to a regional project set up by a former Bank South Pacific (BSP) director.

Weekend crash report

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Police responded to three motor vehicle crashes over the weekend.

MP wants 'golden mile’ shining for Pacific leaders

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Member of Parliament for Ngatangiia says he wants a stretch of road known as the “Golden Mile” fixed and resurfaced before the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting on Rarotonga in November. Rod Henderson reports.

Kata: Ministry annual funding

Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Public versus private sector

Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, At over 40 per cent the Cook Islands has the greatest percentage of public servants in the free world.

Virtues in Paradise: The coconut wireless

Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

“Judge not lest ye be judged.” (Mathew 7:1) Let’s not take lightly these words calling us to humility as we speak about our fellow humans.

‘The Spirit of God is forever present … everywhere – all the time’

Saturday 27 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 fourth article in the series.

Gospel examples and Covid lead Cook Islander to greater public service

Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

While the coronavirus outbreak caused many to isolate and stay away from others, for one member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Cook Islands it was a catalyst to a greater level of service in his community and nation.

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.