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PET TALK: Registering your dog

Wednesday 3 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Why does everything important require registration? Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director Dr Michael Baer explains.

Showcasing the spirit of sport

Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

Team Cook Islands have kicked off their campaign with some spectacular highlights and efforts displayed from young talent coming through, despite our tough start to the games.

Kata: General Election

Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

England’s Honnor pleased with Cook Islands test

Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

It takes nearly a day and a half to get to Leamington Spa from the Cook Islands, but their lawn bowls women’s four team showed no signs of jet lag despite defeat to England at the Commonwealth Games.

Fishy find sparks Cook Islands linguistic lesson at Auckland Museum

Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National

Records dating back almost 100 years could hold dialectical differences or lost words in Cook Islands Māori – and they have been sitting in a box at the Auckland Museum for all those years.

LETTERS: Promise of major tax relief

Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, of course, this would be an advantage to our working families living in te Pa Enua where the cost of living is much, much higher than that of us living here on mainland Rarotonga (Opposition parties call CIP promise ‘desperate attempt’, July 28).

New border management system implemented

Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National

As part of the PACER Plus agreement to optimise border and customs procedures of Pacific Islands countries, Te Kauono Tutara e Te Mana Tiaki (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration) has welcomed the implementation of ASYPX, the passenger module of ASYCUDA World.

Kata: Travel

Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Language Week opens with new digital hub for kōrero Kūki 'Āirani

Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National

New Zealand Government is opening an online hub for young Cook Islanders to tuatua (talk) about their culture, in honour of Cook Islands Language Week.

What is our excuse for the loss of our language and cultural values?

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Curator and manager of the Cook Islands Library and Museum, Jean Tekura Mason recently returned from Tahiti where she attended the country’s 141st Heiva.

LETTERS: Anti-Corruption Committee ‘has been active’

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Dear Editor, on behalf of the Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC), I wish to offer the following comments regarding matters raised in Mr Scott’s columns last Friday and Saturday, ‘Democracy is under threat’ (22-23 July 2022).

Kata: Number of MP's

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Voting in Mangaia

Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: 'Where are our dancing teams?'

Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Dear Editor, at the opening of the BTIB Trade Days Expo at the Punanga Nui yesterday (Wednesday 27 July), marking the beginning of what should be Te Maeva Nui and Constitution week, it was disappointing not to see a Cook Islands dance team entertaining the crowds.

Kata: Election Promises

Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

TRIBUTE: E tumu rakau ruperupe, kua inga

Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

I send thoughts of comfort and condolences to the family of Dr Majorie Tuainekore Tere Crocombe, known as Aunty Marjie to so many.

Netball gears up for showdown

Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

In the repeat of last year’s final, Titikaveka will take on Avatiu in the 2022 Rarotonga Netball Club competition premier final this Saturday.

Ready for the Games!

Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

Team Cook Islands is all excited and looking forward to the much-anticipated official opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games this morning.

Local-led Penrhyn Expedition to carry out vital marine research

Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

A Cook Islands-led scientific expedition is on its way to Penrhyn to carry out vital research on marine life on the remote Northern Group island.

Kata: Strategic Plan

Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion