Articles by Supplied

Letter: What is there to celebrate?

Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Thomas Tarurongo Wynne’s opinion piece in Saturday’s newspaper brings us all face to face with what some might say is the total failure of this society to embrace the Christianity that we are about to celebrate the 200th anniversary of (Ten years of abuse and no one knew? Cook Islands News, March 25).

007 guns down Outlaws

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Cook Islands Touch Association ended their 2023 weekly competition with the mixed finals on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Panthers eyeing top spot

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Riding high after last week’s win over Avatiu Nikao Eels, defending champions Tupapa Panthers will be hoping to take the lead for the first time in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition this afternoon.

Aitutaki Marathon epitomises Kia Orana spirit

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Aitutaki aroa and the Kia Orana spirit was the magic that carried 29 runners across possibly one of the hottest marathon courses on the running calendar at the 2023 BSP Aitutaki Marathon.

CHURCHTALK: Forgiveness has a name

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Only forgiveness can set our enemies free and bring healing to our tortured hearts, setting us free from our own prison of pain, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Church.

Cook Islands gets a seat on climate change’s Adaptation Fund Board

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands are leading the way forward in building resilient communities with the nomination of Mani Mate to the Adaptation Fund (AF) Board by the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS).

Pacific nation’s concern over Australia’s coal plans

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoan Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa has expressed her concern over Australia’s potential to launch new gas and coal projects ahead of the country’s bid to host the world’s biggest climate conference.

Church talk: Forgiveness has a name

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Only forgiveness can set our enemies free and bring healing to our tortured hearts, setting us free from our own prison of pain, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Church.

Kata: Parliament

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTER: Investing in education

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Increasing the budget when there is no money for such an expense is not the only option (College faces financial difficulties, March 20).

Annandale appointed country’s new Solicitor General

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Acting in his capacity as Cook Islands Attorney General, Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday officially announced the appointment of Lauaki Jason Annandale as the country’s new Solicitor General.

Female triathletes gear up for annual challenge

Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to the annual BSP Women’s Triathlon Competition which will be held this coming Saturday, March 18, at the Enua Manea Hall in Tikioki.

LETTER TO EDITOR: ‘Dump your wastewater elsewhere’

Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I note your article regarding a diplomatic visit from Japan in light of that country’s stated intention to dump its nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. I further note that Japan is bordered by four oceans, two of which comprise significant portions of its EEZ, of which the Pacific Ocean is but one.

Induction training for Aitutaki Environment Authority members

Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Environment, National, Outer Islands

Roselyn Strickland, National Environment Service (NES) environment legal counsel, and Benjamin Maxwell, NES senior environmental compliance, both of Aitutakian descent, delivered the board induction training to the Aitutaki Environment Authority (AEA) members following the issuing of their warrants by the Minister of Environment.

LETTER TO EDITOR: SPCA’s Volunteer house in line for an upgrade

Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, National, Opinion

No, need to educate people, there are free de-sexing clinics around the island and it’s not the dogs’ fault. It’s the owners, everyone needs to step up, and not rely on SPCA to take on unwanted dogs, if you want a pup, it’s for life. Not until you get bored with it and want another. […]

Mauke Environment Authority ready to tackle issues

Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands

Tekura Moeka’a, NES Manager of Environmental Policy & Planning, and Junior Tapoki, NES Senior Environmental Compliance, both of Maukean descent, travelled to Mauke to deliver two significant milestones for environmental leadership in Mauke – issuing of the warrants for the Mauke Environment Authority (MEA) board members and signing of MOU with the Mauke Island Government.

LETTER TO EDITOR: ‘We’ve to be cruel to be kind’

Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Mahatma Gandhi acutely observed that “the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”. The Saturday feature article on the SPCA shelter at Vaima’anga testifies that there are among us many citizens who do us proud in that respect. But, is it necessary to balance that against present reality? The picture of SPCA president and shelter manager David Pokia tenderly holding newborn pups is heartwarming. The story tells us that Mr Pokia takes 32 dogs each day on a morning stroll. Thirty-two mature dogs needing loving homes. Why would we add two more pups to that number when the chances of ever catching up on the adoption of homeless dogs, we know from years of experience, are pretty much zilch? Shakespeare, as well known to us as Mahatma Gandhi, said words to the effect that, sometimes, you have to be cruel to be kind. Allowing more homeless dogs to mature may seem kind, but is it kind to the dozens of mature dogs waiting for a family to adopt? (Name and address supplied)

Stage set for Pursuit in Paradise

Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Running, Sports

Numbers for next week’s BSP Aitutaki Marathon are small but international participants say the intimate event is exactly what has drawn them to run in paradise.

Putting passion over profession

Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, National

Luisa Peters may be only 165 centimetres tall but she stands head and shoulders above many when it comes to her professional technique and strength. That goes for both weightlifting and the Police Service where the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) Detective Constable has been a valued member of the team since 2019.

LETTER TO EDITOR: The number of cars on the island

Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In reply to the nameless letter “Redesigning our CBD” I would like to clarify a couple of things in this letter: Rarocars has only just taken over using this section. Very few if any trees have been cut down from this section since Herbie Pemberton had the lease in the 1990s. Almost without exception those people who complain about the number of cars on the island already have a car themselves ... I would also like to see fewer cars on the road but don’t those people who currently don’t have cars have the right to own a car? Regards, Don Carlaw Director Rarocars