Articles by Supplied

Pet talk: Recognising pain in animals: A guide for pet owners

Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Pain in animals can be difficult to detect, as they often hide discomfort to avoid appearing vulnerable. Unlike humans, they cannot verbally communicate their pain, so it is essential for owners to understand the signs and types of pain their pets may experience, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Letter: Voters are watching

Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Mark Brown Accuses Experts Thinking "We Are Too Dumb"

Letter: No confidence motion clarification

Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The need for clarification and explanation of the current stalemate and confusion of the passage of the no confidence motion against the PM and cabinet can be resolved as follows:

Opinion: Cook Islands-China deals: ‘The devil is in the detail’

Tuesday 25 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

While the Action Plan 2025-2030 for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and a couple of MoU’s between the Cook Islands and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have been signed, Cook Islands local capacity and the political context needs to be examined more closely to understand some of the implications, writes Merita Tuari’i.

Kata: Met office

Tuesday 25 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Nomination for PM’s replacement

Tuesday 25 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Watching NZ PM Luxon on NZ TV this (yesterday) morning says the following, quote “We have no problem with the people of the Cook Islands.

Cook Islands Police complete final safety training

Monday 24 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Police Service completed its final round of training under the Officer Safety Pacific initiative, supported by New Zealand Police last week.

Hosking reappointed as Secretary of Transport

Monday 24 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in National

John Hosking has been reappointed as the secretary for the Ministry of Transport (MOT) for a third term.

Kata: Appropriation Bill

Monday 24 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Reset things

Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Winston nothing to worry about

Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: ‘The One God of Israel, Christianity and the whole world’

Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life … I aroa mai te Atua I to te ao nei, e kua tae rava ki te oronga anga mai I Tana Tamaiti Anau Tai, kia kore e mate tei akarongo iaia, kia rauka ra te ora mutukore.” – John 3:16.

Letter: Akatueraanga o te ManaTauranga

Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana I te aroa ngao o to tatou Atu ko Iesu Mesia. Teia te reo o te tata Salamo ko te Atua to tatou akapuanga e te maroiroi, e tauturu vaitata roa ia kia rokoia e te tumatetenga. (Salamo 46:1)

Letter: What can MPs’ travel budget buy?

Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Time for change. How dare the Budget include an increase of over 400,000 dollars for travel, while our people are suffering. How dare this government take that amount of close to 1 million dollars in a single year for travel.

Kata: Cats

Thursday 20 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: What are we celebrating?

Thursday 20 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Despite the Cook Islands having so much going for it - best climates, cheap cost of living, low crime, no homeless, no really poor, good connectivity, easy access to NZ for health/education, etc., and Rarotongans speak better English than most New Zealanders and better Maori than most NZ Maori, 60 years of self-government doesn’t appear to be something to celebrate.

Letter: ‘Where is our mana!’

Thursday 20 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I would like to point a few things, especially towards the different groups who took the protest march in front of Parliament on Monday.

Govt roundtable reinforces commitment to financial service industry growth

Thursday 20 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

A Policymakers Round Table brought together government agencies and industry experts to discuss the future of the financial services industry in the Cook Islands.

Kata: Tereora building

Wednesday 19 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: “I know. But, for what purpose?”

Wednesday 19 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

With all the turmoil going on at the moment, perhaps it's a good time to reflect on what’s important to us as Cook Islanders. Read and ponder.