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Opinion
Pet Talk: Remembering the animals who went to war
This Thursday we take time to remember those who bravely sacrificed in the efforts of war, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Letter: The perils of Cryptocurrency Bill
Kia orana e te tama Etita, Me ka tika I toou ngateitei - tuku atu I toku manako ariki-kore I te ture tamanako “Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023” Kia tika kia akakite atu au I toku manako na roto I to tatou reo maori Kuki Airani, kia marama ia mai e to tatou iti tangata rikiriki.
LETTERS: Where are the alarm bells?
Letters for July 15, 2021
LETTER: Worship of money impacts all human societies
Letters for July 14, 2021
Building and maintaining legacy for all Cook Islanders
We are the only country in the Pacific that reveres our culture so strongly that we established a standalone ministry dedicated to the nurturing and preservation of our culture – our peu Maori, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
OPINION: Polygamy versus equal rights
When a woman finds a man, who will look after her, a man who will romance her, a man who will believe in her, a man who will adore her, it’s important to make sure these four men don’t meet each other.
LETTER: Kopu Ariki o Tararo i Mauke
Letters for July 12, 2021
OPINION: Religion and culture
We have things more to fear than Tangaroa and I would suggest that as Jesus said, the love of money is the core, the essence, and the root of evil – that is what we should be turning back from, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
T-shirt tote bags, Kata Kapu and Jar Undies in Plastic Free July
Already we are a third of the way into Plastic Free July and it is great to see so many activities happening around Rarotonga, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
LETTERS: Ngamaru Ariki o Atiu
Letters for July 10, 2021
LETTERS: Human rights in ‘autocratic law’
Letters for July 9, 2021
PET TALK: Do your part, get your pet desexed
Rarotonga’s roaming dogs are much loved by visitors and locals alike, but in their current numbers they’re becoming a nuisance and a hazard. To tackle this problem, Dr Ellen McBryde says we need to take responsibility for our pets and have them de-sexed to help control the island’s out-of-control dog and cat population.
LETTERS: Unity message by Forum’s Puna rings hollow
Letters for July 7, 2021
Traditional leaders should lead by example
We look to our traditional leaders to behave with dignity fitting of their position and we expect them to always have the best interest of our people foremost, writes Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Pupuke Browne.
LETTERS: Put a leash on dog problem
Letters for July 6, 2021