Opinion

Raising newborn puppies

Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

New pups are often scared of their new surroundings. Children are likely to be excited, but too much noise and attention can scare the pup more, writes Dr Michael Baer of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Kata: Marine tourism

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Passport

Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Dealing phobias

Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Voting is a safe space to have a public voice, you get to choose who you want to lead us out of the deep water we are in, just beware of the sharks, writes Ruta Mave.

Dealing with the four-legged attack weapon

Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Over the next five weeks I will outline what I see as the main problems which serve as barriers to tourism – from dogs to rubbish to mynahs to service to human rights.

LETTERS: Te Maeva Nui celebrations

Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, for someone who lives here and will be partaking tremendously in this year’s celebrations, I urge you to understand the background around these decisions and what lies ahead for those of us struggling to form teams, commit to practices and mobilising our communities (Te Maeva Nui ‘scaled down’ due to budget cuts, June 10, 2022).

Kata: Chickens

Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Owning a dog is a privilege

Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, a big part of the issue is the lack of education when it comes to neutering and fixing the dogs so they’re not reproducing.

Kata: RAT tests

Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Inflation and shipping costs

Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, I read with interest the recent article in the CI News regarding inflation and the fact that inflation in the Cook Islands was only projected to go up to 5 per cent and then drop later in the year.

Kata: Dogs

Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Time to work together for the betterment of our nation

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

It has been a very busy time since my last column, with a lot going on, so for this week I thought I would try and fill you in on some of the highlights, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

LETTERS: Te Maeva Nui ‘scaled down’

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, bit sad to read, but understandable that once again there will be a smaller, scaled down version of the annual Constitution celebrations – Te Maeva Nui (Te Maeva Nui ‘scaled down’ due to budget cuts, Cook Islands News, June 10).

Kata: Amen

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Machines taking over the world

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

The world of travel has markedly changed, somewhat like it did after September 11 which started the security checks of shoes, belts and the removal of sharp objects or anything over 100ml, writes Ruta Mave.

LETTERS: Unbelief – biggest downfall and delay

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, four hundred and thirty (430) years Israel lived in a land of bondage, slavery and captivity under the vice of King Pharaoh of Egypt until God sent a mighty deliverer by the name of Moses.

Kata: Trees

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: The political scorecard

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

With billboards being erected in preparation for the 2022 General Election, Cook Islands News columnist Petero Okotai, the country’s foremost policy expert, discusses what might transpire on the polling day.

Kata: Insomnia

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Paying workers ‘peanuts’

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, resorts and associated activities charge a premium, whether it be tourists or locals, yet pay the workers peanuts.