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Articles by Supplied
Cooks ready for regional battle
Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands will face Vanuatu and Tahiti in their Group C fixture at the upcoming OFC Under-17 Championship in Fiji from January 11-28, 2023.
Sheraton sign please!
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, If I had a dollar for every time a visitor to the Cook Islands has asked me what the story is behind the old Sheraton Hotel complex, I’d be a wealthy man and maybe have a castle in Poland.
Fix your eyes on Jesus
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
As we approach to the end of yet another year, there are two scriptures that I would like to leave with our readers to ponder along with two key thoughts, writes Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.
CIFA pays tribute to football legend
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association have joined in the outpouring of tributes to Brazil football legend Pelé, who has been widely regarded as the greatest of all time.
LETTER: ‘Monsters on the loose’
Thursday 29 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, It appears to me that there are at least two monsters on the loose in Rarotonga right now. The first is the father of a five-year-old who beat his child (Child slapped, thrown to the ground in ‘serious’ assault, Cook Islands News, December 22). In no way can anyone justify beating a five-year-old, let alone with such brutality. Cook Islands News said the child was “slapped”. But it appears to me that much more violence and force may have been used than was reported.
LETTER: Collaborate on customary law in 2023
Wednesday 28 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Two matters of concern stood out when members of the Koutu Nui reviewed the past year at their end-of-year function.
MCI appoints new management board
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Local, National
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI), administrators of the Cook Islands Ships’ Registry, has announced the appointment of a newly-formed Management Board comprising Moeroa Matheson, Paolo Favilli and Eleanor Roi.
Scholarship issue clarified
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I write in response to the letter to the editor, “Scholarship woes upset our students”, which appeared on December 21, 2022. Thank you for the opportunity to respond. Te Reinga Akataunga’anga, the Cook Islands Government Tertiary and Study Support Programme, offers a range of scholarship and study grant options for Cook Islanders wishing to access formal tertiary education. The programme has allowed many Cook Islanders access to initial tertiary studies both domestically and abroad, whether supported with a full scholarship or a study grant for those who are privately funded, or undertaking studies while working full-time.
Passionate about children’s health
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National
With her passion for child health and development, it is no surprise Molly Dalton was a successful candidate for the Well-Child Trainer assignment in Rarotonga. The achievement made her the first-ever qualified Early Childhood Nurse/Well-Child Trainer in the Cook Islands.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Scholarship woes upset our students
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I wanted to share this with you as I am really upset with the outcome from the Ministry of Education - myself along with many other local students currently studying in New Zealand who have received the same treatment or similar.
What is a Cook Islander?
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, National, Opinion
Dear Editor, A bit harsh to say that your identity will depend on one knowing the language (Cook Islands people need to value their language: Turua, Cook Islands News, December 6, 2022).
Risk insurance team meets with PM Brown
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National
The Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) management team recently visited the Cook Islands for the first time to hold a series of high-level meetings with relevant authorities including the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mark Brown.
Cook Islands swimmers break national records
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands swimmers achieved personal bests (PBs) and broke Cook Islands national records at the FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) World Swimming Championships in Melbourne, Australia.
Titikaveka ends title drought with Knockout Cup win
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After a dismal performance in the Rarotonga football Round Cup competition, Titikaveka women’s side made a strong comeback to win the Knockout Cup title on Saturday.
Nikao, Titikaveka crowned champs
Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
A much-awaited Rarotonga football finals day came to an end on Saturday at CIFA Complex in Matavera. Stands and grounds were filled with many supporters who came out to witness who take the spoils after weeks of intense competition.
Football showdown
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 2022 Rarotonga football season culminates with the Knockout Cup finals at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Tricky side to cannabis legislation
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor: Te Marae Ora mainly buys therapeutic products from New Zealand and Australia. These generally fall under three categories: medicine - including prescriptions, over-the counter medicines, and complimentary medicines, such as paracetamol.
Champions: Youngsters shine in Knockout finals
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga dominated Rarotonga football Knockout Cup grassroots division finals on Wednesday at CIFA Complex in Matavera.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Traditional vs contemporary
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Totally agree with you on that (Authenticity of culture promoted in tourism industry questioned, Cook Islands News, December 5). It’s a global trait, culture is becoming an entertainment commodity, to win hearts, tourists etc. Sadly, there’s little that can be done to reverse this evolution.
Reason for the season
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Jesus Christ, as we fellow Christians would often address or refer to as the reason for the season, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church of the Cook Islands.
