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PET TALK: To spay or not to spay

Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Desexing (a.k.a. spaying, neutering, fixing, sterilising, castrating) has the obvious benefit of population control by reducing unwanted or unnecessary pregnancies, but there is more to it than meets the eye. Dr Ellen McBryde of Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic discusses why we desex our dogs and cats.

Not a brand, but ‘a movement’

Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Two local fitness fanatics have launched the Cook Islands’ first activewear brand to encourage people to invest in their fitness and create more healthy lifestyles for themselves.

Te Mire Ura dance comp starts Thursday

Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The reigning 2020 Mire Ura junior boys champion Aporo William will return to the stage tomorrow night to defend his title.

Covid-19 alert level system linked to NZ

Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

Prime Minster Mark Brown says the country is tracking well to prepare for a potential travel bubble with Aotearoa as the country’s Covid-19 alert system is overhauled to align it with New Zealand’s.

A coconut with three eyes to treasure

Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Outer Islands

A three-eyed coconut found on Sunday on the island of Penrhyn is causing interest as they are rare, and said to bring good luck.

Shark caught and released

Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

The catching of a male tiger shark on Monday highlights the difficulties local fishers can have when interacting with sharks, and the need for further education to ensure the ‘near threatened’ animals are protected when accidentally caught.

Top two U26 bowlers qualify for NZ Singles

Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The inaugural TRAR 26 & Under National Singles Championship saw an intense battle for top place between two emerging bowling stars.

KATA: Egg shortage

Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Family unveils WWI soldier’s headstone

Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Seventy-eight years after his death, the headstone unveiling ceremony for Private Namiro Mauore Service No. 60657 was held at the Nikao cemetery on Saturday morning.

Buyers scramble as ship unloads eggs

Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Eggs return to Rarotonga’s store shelves today after a week of low stock.

Conference seeks a better life for women

Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Local women are meeting to look for solutions on issues such as gender-based violence, the empowerment of women in business, and climate justice.

Sand-sational start to Youth Games

Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The inaugural Cook Islands 2021 Youth Games got off to a grand start with the beach volleyball competition at Nikao beach courts on Monday.

Taro heads to a hungry NZ market

Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Following a successful first run, Aitutaki growers are preparing a second shipment of taro for export to New Zealand.

Football festival: ‘Together with Women’

Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

In support of women, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) will be hosting the ‘She Shines’ festival ‘Together with Women’ on Wednesday.

GOING LOCAL: Remedies for healthy living

Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local

More than a year on from the start of Covid, Nane Herman Purea from Aitutaki remains smiling. That old saying ‘laughter is the best medicine’ resonates when you’re in her company and one can’t help but be drawn in to her infectious laughter. Journalist Melina Etches met her during her recent trip to Aitutaki.

KATA: Water treatment waste

Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: In the boots of a valiant Anzac soldier

Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Anzac Day, resplendent in its red poppies, marks the anniversary of the first key military action fought by Australia and New Zealand forces during the First World War. In 1915 The Anzac soldiers formed part of the allied expedition which set out to capture Constantinople, now named Istanbul, in Turkey. They landed at Gallipoli on April 25 and met fierce resistance.