Articles by Supplied

Pukapuka boxer reconnects to heritage ahead of Europe tour

Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Boxing, Sports

A Pukapuka boxer is proudly taking his Cook Islands heritage to Europe to fight for a spot in the 2023 Boxing World Championships. By Atutahi Potaka-Dewes, Te Rito Journalism Cadet, PMN News.

Kata: Covid-19 business grants

Wednesday 1 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Umu

Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church talk: R.I.P = Rest In Peace?

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

It is false hope and false wishes for any human person to transition from this life to the next without obeying and complying to true biblical plan of salvation in Jesus Christ, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.

Letter: The ‘truth’ of Australia Day

Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, This is information that all Australians need to know. Especially those that believe it has to do with how anybody was treated. People should learn the true facts before opening their mouth to spew falsehood.

Police report ‘nastiest dog bite’

Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

One of the nastiest dog bites Police have seen in recent months was inflicted upon a local resident (pictured), this week.

Cooks proactively conserving biodiversity

Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Committed to achieving 25 per cent of our land as a Protected Area in the Cook Islands under the Cook Islands NSDA2020+, our island nation is exploring new ways to do this.

Letter: Australia’s ‘Invasion Day’ debate

Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, January 26th is a date that polarises opinion in Australia.

Japan offers to meet over plans to dump treated radioactive water

Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

A month away from the expected discharge of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean, Japan has offered to meet a high-level delegation from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in its attempt to assure that the process is safe for the environment and health of peoples of the Pacific.

Cooks out of Oceania U17 tourney

Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Goals either side of halftime against the Cook Islands have sent Fiji into the semi-finals of the OFC U-17 Championship 2023. The 3-0 win means they will face New Zealand on Wednesday, back at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Haircutting ceremony symbolic of transition from Junior to Open Badminton

Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Culture, National, Sports

Oceania boasts a wide range of vibrant cultures with unique traditions and values. Recently, this was highlighted by Emanuela Mataio (a badminton player from the Cook Islands) who underwent a haircutting ceremony – a rite of passage for young boys which takes place in front of friends and family.

Letter: Food quality standards

Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I would like to highlight two recent instances of concern.

‘Significant’ decline in incidents of reported theft

Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Incidents of reported theft in 2022 ended the year at half the total it was in 2015 and 65 per cent lower than that recorded in 2010, say Cook Islands Police.

Letter: Looking for ‘female’ Tiare Māori

Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust is doing some research on the local types of Tiare Māori and Tiare Taina. At present, it looks likely that we have about 10 of each.

Cooks face Fiji in quarters

Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

For the last fortnight we’ve seen great football as the OFC U-17 Championship now reaches the knockout phase, which will see four big quarter-finals happening this weekend at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Church Talk: Benedict XVI: Focusing on Jesus

Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Within the excitement of Christmas and New Year, the Catholic Church had to deal with the death of a former Pope, Benedict XVI, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Handball celebrates another win

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Handball, Sports

Handball Cook Islands is celebrating a successful two-day tournament in which emerging talent was identified.

Capacity building for disaster preparedness

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands is one of the five Pacific Island Countries (PICs) taking part in a regional disaster risk-focused project.

Letter: Olympic funding decisions questioned

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The contentious decisions made by CISNOC is insisting two average paddlers should be funded before two Olympians.

Letter: Milestone or millstone?

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Monday’s newspaper reported on the call for MFEM to come clean on the questions surrounding the 17km of Te Mato Vai pipes that were dug up and replaced.