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PET TALK: Pets and your mental health

Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

As we head into Movember and shine a light on men’s health, in particular mental health, this seemed like the perfect opportunity to look into the effects our pets have on our overall health and well-being.

Opinion


LETTERS: What it takes to become an MP

Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Wednesday October 27, 2021

Letters to the Editor


Rarotonga men are not prioritising their health

Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National

A joint project by Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health and the Rarotonga Rotary Club to improve men’s health has noticed that a lot of them have health related problems tied to smoking and drinking.

Health


The gift of faith

Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

The solemn peal of church bells drifted across Orongo Park to a crowd of hundreds grandly dressed in a shining white garment at the Puna Kiore in Arutanga, Aitutaki in commemoration of the arrival of Christianity 200 years ago.

National


Shaky start for cricket giants

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

The Twenty20 Cricket World Cup got underway in the United Arab Emirates over the weekend with giants Australia and England registering wins on day one followed by Sri Lanka and Pakistan on day two in their respective groups.

Cricket


Government owes Superfund over $150,000 in contributions

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National

An ‘oversight’ on the part of government’s payroll processing system resulted in a debt of over $150,000 with the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund.

National


Call for international action to help PNG fight Covid

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is calling for concerted international action to support Papua New Guinea as a surge in Covid-19 cases overwhelms its health system.

Papua New Guinea


Pacific news in brief

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Stay on mandatory vaccinations in New Caledonia; French Polynesian schools to teach nuclear legacy; Former Manu Samoa coach to stand for FAST; Vanuatu minister admits drink driving; and Samoa police saying little about long time escapee

Pacific Islands


Tupapa Maraerenga slays Nikao

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Saturday’s match between arch rivals Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division, brought out plenty of cheers from the grandstand and a field drenched with sweat from the hardworking players.

Football


The strength of Christianity in the Cook Islands

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

On August 26, 1821, the Reverend John Williams of the London Missionary Society (LMS) arrived on the shores of Aitutaki and together with his disciple and interpreter Papeiha brought Christianity to the people of Aitutaki.

Opinion


LETTERS: ‘PM is doing a marvellous job’

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Monday October 25, 2021

Letters to the Editor


Glamour studio’s ‘Wow, is that really me?’ feeling

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features, Go Local

Two cousins with expertise that goes hand in hand have launched a new business venture aimed at helping women take a few hours for themselves to feel comfortable and confident, and go home with memories in the form of photos that they can keep forever.

Features


A special service to mark Aitutaki’s Bi-Centennial Celebrations

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Harmonious hymns resonated throughout a packed Ziona Tapu church in Arutanga, Aitutaki, with over 200 parishioners and guests attending a special Sunday service to commemorate the Bi-Centennial Celebration of the arrival of Christianity to the island.

National


Double dip La Nina forecast for Pacific summer

Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Pacific is likely to experience a rare double dip La Niña in the coming months.

Pacific Islands


Top of the table clash

Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports

An exciting battle awaits in the final round of the Rarotonga Cricket Club men’s competition this afternoon at Turangi Oval.

Cricket


Two giants to take the field

Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

A match supporters have been waiting for – the clash of the Titians affair will take place in the domestic football competition.

Football


Makatea – hard work, harsh conditions, happy times

Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features

Hundreds of Cook Islands men flocked to Makatea – an island 220km northeast of Tahiti – during a New Zealand government-initiated labour scheme between 1942 and 1956. Roughly half the size of Mangaia in Cook Islands, Makatea was one of three raised coral atolls in the Pacific which was mined for its phosphate in the 20th century. The island was also known in the past as Mangaia-te-vai-tamāe. A new book entitled ‘Makatea’ attempts to capture a bit of the history around the phosphate industry and the Cook Islanders who worked on Makatea in the last century.

Features


A celebration of the arrival of the Gospel

Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

As the arrival of John Williams and Papehia on Aitutaki in 1821 launches the 200 years celebrations of the Gospel arriving to the Cook Islands, is it a good time to look at the change that this Gospel brought not just to the spiritual lives of those who were confronted by its message but also the political, social and cultural upheaval it left in its wake and continues to do up until this day.

Opinion


Aitutaki’s leap of faith

Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features

This year is a milestone for the Cook Islands Christian Church who are commemorating 200 years of the arrival of the Gospel to the Cook Islands, Christianity first arrived to the island of Aitutaki on October 26, 1821 introduced by the London Missionary Society (LMS).

Features


Te Manu o te Mata’iti – which will be our Bird of the Year?

Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

Things are about to get heated as the second Cook Islands Bird of the Year (BOTY) competition kicks off on Wednesday, run by Te Ipukarea Society (TIS).

Opinion


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