Articles by Supplied

Five sports to feature at 2025 Cook Islands Beach Games

Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

The annual Cook Islands Beach Games, which begin today, will feature five sports to be played at the Nikao Beach Courts and The Edgewater Resort and Spa.

Kata: Security

Friday 3 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: The Holy Family - A model of love, faith

Friday 3 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

We just celebrated Christmas 2024. We meditated the birth of the Messiah, the unwavering faith of Mary and the righteous Joseph. Together they comprise the Holy Family. The Holy family of Nazareth serves as the most perfect example or model of a family, writes Bishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado msp of the Catholic Church.

Letter: Can seabed mining fund a better future?

Friday 3 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, More detail is required on where the marine mining windfall money will be spent.

Pet Talk: Recognising the mental health of veterinary teams

Friday 3 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

The veterinary profession is one of deep compassion, requiring a blend of medical expertise, emotional resilience and a profound commitment to animal welfare, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Kata: US, Asia, EU sanctions

Tuesday 31 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: What are we celebrating?

Tuesday 31 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In January 2024, a year ago now, on a beach at Mauke, two older teenaged girls kicked and bashed a younger teenaged girl with intellectual disabilities, while the third girl (friend of the other two) filmed it and put it on the internet.

Kata: Maritime

Monday 30 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Positive trends in the Cook Islands property market

Monday 30 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Features, National

November’s 2024 visitor arrivals and migration numbers are continuing on a positive trend, driving a solid economic recovery in the Cook Islands. Visitor numbers reached 13,419, showing a 7.7% increase over last year, with notable rises from Australia, Europe, and the USA. Beyond tourism, the return of 732 Cook Islanders and a net gain of […]

Letter: Leave the Blackrock Preschool where it is!

Monday 30 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, Kia Orana. Why is CIIC (Cook Islands Investment Corporation) evicting Apii Potiki from their really fit for purpose premises where they have been for so long, and moving them to House #52 on the corner of the main road?

Letter: Focusing on ‘growth’ in 2025

Monday 30 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor Good on the Prime Minister for focusing on “growth” in 2025. May this writer humbly suggest that the government begins with truly aggressive growth in the number of vehicles on our uncrowded and under-utilised roads?

Kata: Santa in Cook Islands

Saturday 28 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Roi appointed vice-chair of Asian Shipowners’ Association

Saturday 28 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has acknowledged the recent resignation of Eleanor Roi from the CIIC Board, effective December 1, 2024.

Mauke celebrates Christmas with traditional sports and festive cheer

Saturday 28 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Sports

The people of Mauke celebrated Christmas with a week of festivities, including traditional sports, netball, touch rugby, volleyball, a night market and a string band competition, culminating in a fireworks display last night. Nicolea Mateariki reports.

Touch Deez, Vonnias Vikings claim Boxing Day Touch titles

Saturday 28 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Vonnias Boxing Day Touch wrapped up 2024 for Cook Islands Touch with Team Touch Deez crowned champions in the competitive category and Team Vonnias Vikings taking the title in the social category.

Kata: Christmas feast

Friday 27 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Moana trio join Warriors NRLW squad

Friday 27 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Three Cook Islands Moana internationals have been confirmed in the One New Zealand Warriors’ 2025 squad.

Church Talk: Let Christ’s light shine all year long

Friday 27 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

As we wrap up the Christmas season and look ahead to the new year, let’s take a moment to think about the true meaning of Christmas – the light of Jesus Christ that came into the world that night in Bethlehem, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Bystanders aid driver after truck plunges into stream

Friday 27 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The driver of a truck that collided with a bridge at Tupapa and entered the stream early yesterday morning is lucky to have escaped more serious injury, police said in a statement.

Kata: Cooks passport

Tuesday 24 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion