Opinion
Pet Talk: They’re not ‘acting’ the goat
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Whether you keep goats for meat, or for milk, which is tasty, fresh, lactose free, and nutrient rich, or for the pleasure of watching them get up to their antics, especially the kids, goats are pretty cool animals, writes Dr Michael Baer of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Kata: Traffic Police
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Covid-19 business grants
Wednesday 1 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Ruta Mave: The silence is deafening
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The Silence of the Lambs is a horror thriller movie from 1991 about a serial killer psychologist Hannibal Lecter helping FBI agent Clarice Starling to track down another serial killer, writes Ruta Mave.
Kata: Food prices going up
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion
January 25, 2023
Letter: The ‘truth’ of Australia Day
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, This is information that all Australians need to know. Especially those that believe it has to do with how anybody was treated. People should learn the true facts before opening their mouth to spew falsehood.
Letter: Australia’s ‘Invasion Day’ debate
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, January 26th is a date that polarises opinion in Australia.
Ruta Mave: Why does corruption continue?
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The Transparency International report indicates bribes and sexual favours are part of getting anything done in the ‘Crook Islands’. The mothers fighting for sport funding might need to address their skill set and try again.
Letter: Food quality standards
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I would like to highlight two recent instances of concern.
Letter: Looking for ‘female’ Tiare Māori
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust is doing some research on the local types of Tiare Māori and Tiare Taina. At present, it looks likely that we have about 10 of each.
Letter: Olympic funding decisions questioned
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The contentious decisions made by CISNOC is insisting two average paddlers should be funded before two Olympians.
Letter: Milestone or millstone?
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Monday’s newspaper reported on the call for MFEM to come clean on the questions surrounding the 17km of Te Mato Vai pipes that were dug up and replaced.
Letter: Rarotonga’s biggest problem
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I have been visiting family in Rarotonga for the last month, fortunate to be able to enjoy the natural beauty of the island.
Pet Talk: Something to crow about . . .
Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
When I was a child, we lived in a small country called Swaziland. It has since changed its name, to Eswatini. I can remember a lot about the country and our time there, even though it was a long time ago. One of the things I remember well are the bags of chicken heads and feet, sold in shops as “Walkie-Talkie”. A fantastic name.
Letter: Where are the welcome signs?
Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
When is Aviation Security Services going to do something about the sloppy appearance and behaviour of their staff at the airport?
Letter: Allocations of Olympic funding
Tuesday 17 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I write in support of other families who are still waiting for promised funding from Tokyo Olympics and are questioning the allocations of Olympic Solidarity Funding.
RUTA MAVE: Deaths, taxes and sabbaticals
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
We may not wish to lose our close ones but we less wish to hold onto them if it means a living death.
LETTER: Questionable funding allocations
Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I write as a solo mother unhappy with our national sports committee CISNOC’s decisions with respect to funding allocations.
LETTER: Where is the customer service?
Wednesday 11 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I’m a local of many years. My partner is a Cook Islander.
