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Articles by Supplied
Pet Talk: Behind the scenes- The dedication of Te Are Manu’s volunteers
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Our veterinary clinic, Te Are Manu, is the only veterinary clinic in the entire Cook Islands. We are a fantastic organisation, providing exceptional standard of care for the animals of Rarotonga and beyond, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Letter: Where’s the recognition?
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Last week our Cook Islands Robotics team arrived home from competing in Greece at the First Global Robotic competions, to no official welcome, or fanfare, no recognition from Government entities.
Training and partnerships boost Mauke’s tourism potential
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National
Cook Islands Tourism aims to develop sustainable tourism on Mauke by implementing projects like storyboards, homestays and historical site preservation, with strong support from the local government and community.
Michael Tavioni: ‘I refuse to pay for water that comes from my lands’
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Because of people coming to me and asking about what is happening with our water – plus the story in Cook Islands News last week revealing how much To Tatou Vai estimates it will earn from the water tariff – I feel it is necessary to address this issue again, writes Michael Tavioni.
Letter: ‘Beware of false prophets’
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Deep sea mining (DSM) is a controversial topic in our country at present.
Letter: Inmate work release
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The conviction and sentencing of the child rapist must give the public and parents of school-aged children some comfort.
Letter: Police review panel
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The Cook Islands News front page article on October 3, 2024, reads “Review panel established to address challenges facing Cook Islands Police”.
Letter: CISNOC and education system
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Cook Islands has won the bid to host the 2029 Pacific Mini Games.
Deep Ocean symposium free to locals
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Te Puna Vai Marama, the Cook Islands Centre for Research, and Te Ipukarea Society are co-hosting a research symposium focussed on the deep sea at the end of this month.
Cook Islands Football assists Tereora College with student assessment
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In a collaborative effort to enhance sports education and development, Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) recently partnered with Tereora College for a comprehensive six-week programme focused on student assessments from year 11 to year 13.
Muri Environment Care Expo highlights ecological restoration progress
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The inaugural Muri Environment Care Expo, concluding tonight, showcases the group’s efforts to preserve and protect their lagoon through ecological restoration activities.
Church talk: ‘Comparison is the thief of joy’
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Rather than focusing on what we don’t have or what we lack, let us be more grateful for the blessings we do have in our lives, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Youth football coaching certificate course wraps up in Rarotonga
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After an exhilarating three days of learning and development, the youth football coaching course hosted by Phill Parker from the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has come to a successful conclusion in Rarotonga.
Super League bound Rapana’s emotional farewell to Raiders
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islander Jordan Rapana has bid an emotional farewell to his ‘home’ Canberra Raiders ahead of his move to Super League with Hull FC.
Letter: Public payroll
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Two more job offerings in the newspaper by Cook Islands Investment Corporation. Your readers might want to have a look at CIIC's webpage and the small army of people standing proudly in the main picture.
Letter: Rethinking economic growth
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, It is unnatural and a dangerous thing, for a person to never stop growing. So why do we insist on never ending economic growth?
Ministry of Internal Affairs celebrates women leaders in Pa Enua
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has congratulated the female candidates elected as mayor and councillors at the 2024 Island Government Election held in August, saying it is a blueprint for others in the region to learn from and aspire to.
Mitiaro completes Southern Group Island Council swearing-in
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The last of the Southern Group islands to swear in their Island Council did so in true island style, according to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister.
Letter: Public payroll
Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Two more job offerings in the newspaper by Cook Islands Investment Corporation. Your readers might want to have a look at CIIC's webpage and the small army of people standing proudly in the main picture.
Letter: PAC report
Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The PAC report showed that only 13 out of 59 government entities, representing only 22 per cent, submitted their 2022-2023 performance reports. Forty-six (46) out of 59, which is 78 per cent of government entities, are not meeting their reporting obligations.