Articles by Supplied

Cooks 7s team prepare for Oceania Comp

Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands national 7s team are now in the red zone as they physically and psychologically prepare for the Oceania Rugby 7’s in Honiara, Solomon Islands on December 7.

Cook Islands and French Polynesia form an air services agreement

Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

During regional meetings in French Polynesia, Foreign Secretary Tepaeru Herrmann, accompanied by Senior Foreign Service Officer Eden Brown, met with their French Polynesian government counterparts to advance negotiations on a bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA).

Kata: Police short staffed

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

SPC resource mobilisation and service delivery 

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Pacific Community (SPC) recently held its annual meeting in Pape’ete, where 25 member countries, including the Cook Islands, came together to discuss progress and set priorities for the future.

TAU appoints engineering professional

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Barbara Elliston has been appointed as an engineering professional for Rarotonga’s power authority Te Aponga Uira (TAUU) by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.

NZ High Comm visits Aitutaki Agriculture Revitalisation Project

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Recently appointed New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Kathryn Graham made a courtesy call to meet with the Aitutaki Island Government and visited several community based projects funded by the NZ Government on Friday.

Water tariffs encouraging change

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The introduction of water tariffs in Rarotonga last month is already showing results, with reductions in excessive water consumption and improved water pressure across the network.

Tina Browne: Police Service

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

I share Norman George’s concerns about the deeply troubling state of our Police Services under the current government, writes Tina Browne.

Kata: Dogs

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Action packed football games today

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Today promises an action-packed day of football, with two thrilling fixtures set to unfold across Rarotonga.

TAU board appoints engineering professional

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has gained an expert described strong new asset with the appointment of Barbara Elliston, an experienced electrical engineer and corporate governance professional, by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.

Master carvers to attend Moanaroa Artists Residence 2024 programme

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Pacific Arts Centre is hosting Cook Islands artist and master carver Mike Tavioni and his wife Mama Awhitia Tavioni as part of their Moanaroa Artists in Residence 2024 programme.

Smokies: Sort out police problems here

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals

“Kia orana, you are spot on sir!!” writes a smoke signaler in response to Thursday’s opinion piece ‘Copouts’ and destruction of police services’ penned by lawyer and former politician Norman George.

Letter: Namby-pamby excuse for law change

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

We have lawyer Brian Mason to thank.

Cook Islands and Australia strengthen ties

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Senior officials from the Cook Islands and Australia gathered in Canberra late last month to advance shared priorities in the second annual Senior Officials Roundtable (SORT) with discussions focusing on strengthening cooperation under the 2022 ‘Oa Tumanava Partnership Agreement.

Church talk: “Do not look back”

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Have you ever wondered why some people are successful and others aren’t? writes Kayla Kaimarama Willie of the Latter-day Saints.

Nicholas coaching debut at Oceania 7s

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

On December 7, as the Oceania Rugby 7’s kicks off in Honiara, Solomon Islands, newly appointed Cook Islands Rugby Sevens National Coach, Clive Nicholas will make his coaching debut on the international stage.

Govt consultations in NZ for Cook Islanders

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National, New Zealand, Regional

The Cook Islands Government, led by Prime Minister Mark Brown, is preparing to engage with Cook Islands communities across Aotearoa New Zealand from November 18 to 22 in a week-long diaspora consultation.

Urgent alert: spear phishing email

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands government is advising the public to remain vigilant against a targeted spear phishing email campaign currently circulating in the Cook Islands.

Kata: Police reception

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion