Articles by Supplied

Letter: We need collaborative water solutions

Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Ms. Tere Carr does not represent all landowners connected to the ten water intakes.

Cooks represented in Creative Pacific Foundation event in Salt Lake City

Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Cook Islands was well represented at the recently held Creative Pacific Foundation’s second annual marketplace and Fashion Show held in Sandy, Utah, - a suburb of the Salt Lake City valley, United States.

Smokies are back

Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals

Some of our readers have asked when the Smoke Signals column will be back in print. Today we kick off with a few recent Smokie submissions from readers. If you feel there are wrongs that need righting or something that’s escaped public attention and needs airing, send us a Smokie by email to editor@cookislandsnews.com, or Messenger via Facebook to Cook Islands News. C’mon, Smoke it!

Round 12 football epic showdown

Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Round 12 of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup showcased the vibrant football culture in Rarotonga and the competitive spirit that defines this year’s tournament.

Cook Islands Tourism to Establish Destination Management Framework

Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT) is leading an essential journey to develop a Destination Management Plan to guide tourism sustainably.

Kata: Water tariffs

Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Don’t let facts get in the way of a good story

Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

All seven species of migratory sea turtles are on the endangered list (Appendix 1) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Letter: How hard can it be to get to paradise?

Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

I live in Brisbane, and after chatting with a friend from the Cook Islands, I thought, why not jet off to a tropical island for a few days before Christmas.

Cooks Police in 2 weeks training session and training facility launched today

Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National

Thirteen Police Officers will be part of a two-week session to strengthen their capabilities in assessing and utilising appropriate tactical options in dealing with offenders.

Kata: Deep sea symposium

Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

The Supreme combat fighting tournament brings international showdown to Rarotonga

Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Boxing, Sports

The highly anticipated Supreme Combat Fighting Tournament will make history at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga today.

Tupapa leads premier men’s division

Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga Football leads the Premier Men’s division with 29 points, while Titikaveka FC, in sixth place with seven points, seeking to climb the standings in today’s 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition.

Deep ocean groundings

Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Features, National, Weekend

Journalist Rachel Reeves shares insights and revelations from this week’s Deep Sea Symposium hosted by the Cook Islands Centre For Research (Te Puna Vai Marama).

Ribbons of Hope calls for community’s creativity

Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation are inviting members of the community to showcase their creativity at the ‘Ribbons of Hope’ Mannequin Decorating Competition on the November 30.

Kata: TAU shut-up!

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Alex Glenn on standby for Aitu in PNG Kumuls Pacific Championship match

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

There are no changes for the Aitu Cook Islands league team, with former Broncos captain Alex Glenn again listed among the reserves in the match against Papua New Guinea’s Kumuls for the Pacific Championship this weekend in Port Moresby.

Church Talk: Overcoming Discouragement

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Elijah is a very prominent prophet in the Old Testament and was used as an analogy for John the Baptizer’s ministry, the one who would prepare the way for the coming Messiah. Pastor Paul Kauri writes.

Letter: Climate change talkfest

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

So Mr Wayne King and his merry band of climate change warriors will wing their way all the way to Azerbaijan to attend another talkfest on climate change.

Letter: Cops don’t get it

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I see in your paper where the police gave their latest roundup on reckless driving around the island and thankfully there were no skunk drunks to report about.

Showdown ahead in Avatiu vs Puaikura match

Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Avatiu Football Club and Puaikura Football Club’s premier men and women are set to face off for the third time this season at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.