Articles by Supplied

Pet Talk: A day in the life of a vet at Te Are Manu Vet Clinic

Wednesday 29 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

For the dedicated team at Te Are Manu Vet Clinic, every day is a balance of skill, compassion and unpredictability, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa.

Kata: National debt

Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Triathlon gears up for Annual Team Tri Competition

Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to the Annual BSP and KPMG Team Tri Competition this Saturday, February 1, at the Tikioki Tri Site.

Cook Islands Tourism celebrates local changemakers

Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

The 23rd round of Cook Islands Tourism’s Te Vaka O Ru programme, held in Aitutaki in December, recognised the exceptional contributions of local changemakers during the period of July to October 2024.

Letter: Travel budget

Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Not one dollar, not one cent better be spent on these MPs in the supplementary budget for travel. Not another dollar Mr Brown, not another cent of our hard-earned taxpayers’ money to be spent on your travel.

Letter: Protecting our women and children

Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The recent sentencing of Yawea Teophilo to 14 years in prison for 47 charges of rape (and other charges) has shocked our community. Learning about what these young girls had to go through is heart breaking and reminds us of the urgent need to protect our women and children, and support survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).

Kata: NCEA pass rate

Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

SMOKIES

Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals

Reading the CIN article, (Jan 20, 2025) about the government arranging a Supplementary budget in the next Parliamentary sitting in February… for important works …made me laugh ... .and cry! . … Where are the priorities? Of course we need roads and bridges, but we need a well-protected and safe environment more.

Cook Islands establishes Destination Stewardship Advisory Group

Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

The Cook Islands Government has taken a bold step towards a sustainable and inclusive future with the establishment of the Destination Stewardship Advisory Group (DSAG).

Kata: Cook Islands residency stamp

Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

The gap between selling and buying prices

Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business

Sometimes there is a significant gap between what we believe our house or business is worth and what an investor or buyer is willing to pay. Why does this happen?

Kata: Nu price

Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: Jesus wants us to be useful and purposeful in God’s Kingdom

Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Christianity is more than just a set of beliefs, it is a way of life, a transformed life. It is faith translated into action, writes Pastor Ngatupuna Cork Tararo of the Ngatangiia AOG Church.

Te rua teretereanga o te Pupu CINAT

Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana e te Etita, Tetai au mea tei tupu I rotopu I te mataiti 1965-2025.

Letter: Prison ‘break’

Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

This writer would appreciate a follow up story from CINews as to whether any heads rolled after the revelations that convicted fraudsters were released from prison to sit with ‘family’ in a certain Arorangi café and to clean the gardens at their Airbnb income property instead of “doing time” for the crime within the prison itself.

Letter: Immigration stance questioned

Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Unless there are legal grounds for detaining or preventing a person from departing the Cook Islands, one would expect the departure processing by CI immigration to be straight forward if the standard requirements are met.

Kiwi traveller robbed in Rarotonga has insurance claim denied

Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

A New Zealand tourist’s beachside holiday in Rarotonga took a turn for the worse after his belongings were stolen and his travel insurance claim was denied.

Kata: Church petition

Thursday 23 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

NES launches seabed minerals factsheet

Thursday 23 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The National Environment Service (NES) says it plays a crucial role in assessing and reviewing environmental matters associated with seabed mineral activities.

Letter: Topcopz sarcasm

Thursday 23 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Although Topcopz tried to be funny, he ended up being sarcastic, so here is to set the record straight;