Articles by Supplied

Letter: Protecting our biodiversity

Wednesday 25 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Over a week ago, a group from NES carried out a workshop in Mauke to gain local input, knowledge and concerns as we update the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan from 2002.

Excitement builds as Rarotonga Football Season reaches Round 10

Wednesday 25 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Excitement is mounting as grassroots teams prepare for their Round 10 matches in the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season at CIFA Complex in Matavera today.

Kata: Prison limo

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

Tupapa Maraerenga’s Webb brothers shine in 6-0 win

Tuesday 24 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Round nine of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup was packed with excitement as teams across all divisions left everything on the field, delivering thrilling moments and some unexpected results.

Michael Tavioni: Nodules and pollution: Time to clean up our act

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

The Underwater Minerals Conference (UMC) has come to its conclusion. It was a great opportunity for the people to attend and ask questions and perhaps be better informed, especially those who wish to impose a moratorium on the research part, writes Michael Tavioni.

Kata: Prison work scheme

Monday 23 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: PM’s priorities amid rising crime 

Monday 23 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

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Letter: Rarotonga’s Good Samaritans

Monday 23 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, As a first time visitor to Rarotonga, primarily for the Round Raro 31km event, my wife and I have been having a superb time, appreciating your island’s natural beauty and meeting many engaging locals.

Chamber celebrates growth and strategic vision at 2024 AGM

Monday 23 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National

Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting (AGM) last week, marking a milestone in its journey towards fostering a vibrant business environment in the country.

Kata: Inmates hired by families

Saturday 21 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tupapa and Avatiu lock horns in thrilling Round Cup clashes

Saturday 21 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Victoria Park will host another thrilling round of matches in the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition, with Tupapa Maraerenga FC taking on Avatiu FC in pivotal encounters for both the Premier Men and Senior Women.

Kata: Fake customs and traditions

Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church talk: Anointed for the marketplace

Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Initially, I believed church was primarily about Sunday services, singing, sermons, and socialising. However, I later realised that this was a superficial understanding of Jesus and the message of the gospel, writes Rachel Best of The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.

Letter: The menace of fake customs in Cook Islands

Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The Cook Islands, with its rich cultural heritage and pristine natural beauty, has long been a beacon for tourists and researchers alike. However, in recent times, the islands have been plagued by a disturbing trend: the proliferation of fake customs and traditions.

Letter: Parliament calendar: 42 days pledged,12 delivered

Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I must thank Mr. Moekaa for his recent reminder that our Parliament continues to dazzle us with its efficiency – or lack thereof – despite its ever-generous budget allocation and the ambitious calendar of sitting days it adopted with such gusto last year … the calendar that was supposed to keep Parliament glued to their seats for 42 days in 2024. I’m sure the MPs had every intention of working those days … until, well, they didn’t.

Kata: Parliament session

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Puaikura faces off against Nikao Sokattak in Rarotonga’s Round Cup

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Puaikura and Nikao Sokattak will clash once again today and tomorrow at the CIFA Complex in Matavera, marking their second encounter of the season.

Letter: Constitution Amendment Bill

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I’m sure that Leader of the Opposition Tina Browne in her observations of Niue’s recent referendum was being sarcastic, when she said: “Sadly the article does not give reasons why more than double the voters voted against increasing the term of Parliament.”

Letter: Only in the Cook Islands

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, On Monday, September 16, after starting at 1pm, Parliament adjourned around 1.27pm to allow MPs to attend the opening of the netball U20 qualifiers. Maybe you should ask your MP whether s/he attended the opening.

Letter: ‘It’s time we listened to the science’

Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I write with a heavy heart, disappointed by the narrow-mindedness I see in some of my fellow Cook Islanders when it comes to seabed minerals exploration.