Articles by Supplied

Kata: Dancing with China

Thursday 13 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Passport protest

Wednesday 12 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Enthralling draw keeps Tupapa Maraerenga’s hopes alive 

Wednesday 12 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Host nation side Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Royal Puma FC played out an entertaining 3-3 draw in the OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 – Qualifying, eliminating the American Samoa side but keeping Tupapa’s hopes alive.

Pet Talk: Protecting your pets and livestock from heat stroke

Wednesday 12 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

As temperatures rise in the Cook Islands, pet and livestock owners must be extra cautious to protect their animals from heat stroke, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Letter: New Zealand ‘misinterpreting’ Joint Centenary Declaration

Wednesday 12 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am writing as a Cook Islander to express my disappointment with the New Zealand Government, and in particular their Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its Minister, for the bellicose statements coming from the Beehive recently in relation to the Cook Islands.

Kata: China talks

Tuesday 11 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Is NZ bullying the Cook Islands?

Tuesday 11 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The persistent bullying of Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown by New Zealand over the past week has been appalling.

Commentators warn of Cooks-New Zealand diplomatic breakdown

Tuesday 11 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in New Zealand, Regional

International relations expert Geoffrey Miller and former National MP and minister Alfred Ngaro offer insights into the escalating tensions between New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

Kata: No confidence

Monday 10 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Pakalolo industry

Monday 10 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Why are we fooling around and aimlessly wasting our time by not getting our pakalolo industry up and running?

Smokie: Why the 60th?

Monday 10 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals

So why exactly is Mark Brown putting so much emphasis on this 60th Anniversary of Self Government?

Vaipuna’s convincing victory over American Samoa

Monday 10 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Vaipuna SC have taken a big step towards qualifying for this year’s OFC Men’s Champions League, following a convincing victory over American Samoa’s Royal Puma FC in the Cook Islands.

Kata: Another overseas Cookie

Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

FC men’s tournament to feature all-female officials for first time

Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

An OFC men’s tournament is set to feature an all-female officiating team for the first time, signalling a significant milestone for women’s refereeing in Oceania.

Kata: Com'on Winston

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: State visit?

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I write to correct the mislabelling and blunder made to call the PM’s visit to the People’s Republic of China. It cannot be called a “State Visit”. State visits are only made by fully independent countries, like Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, etc. Our official status is Self-Government in Free Association with New Zealand.   We are not […]

Letter: Prime Minister Brown’s China visit

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Noting the recent media coverage of the Prime Minister’s upcoming travel to China; why aren’t officials sharing any details of his travel or the benefit it will bring to the Cook Islands? You have to ask why is such a secretive approach being taken?

Church talk- Esther’s courage: Standing up for what is right

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Have you ever wondered why the Lord has sent you to the earth at this time and placed in you in your particular circumstances? Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints writes.

Kata: China

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Cook Islands-China agreement

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, For clarity, these are my views of the potential aspects/concerns that come to my mind when an open dialog on such a significant move is not afforded to our people.