Editorials
Thomas Wynne: Milk and honey lost?
Saturday 22 March 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The land of milk and honey? Or did we leave the milk and honey behind, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Te Ipukarea Society: Cycles, coconuts, salmon and us
Saturday 22 March 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
June Hosking and Itirangi Pennycook are representing Te Ipukarea Society in Jamaica at the 2025 International Seabed Authority (ISA) negotiations. This article was prompted by a speech by the Hereditary Chief of the Wolf Clan of the Gitxsan Nation, Canada.
Thomas Wynne: Defining Christian nation
Saturday 15 March 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
If we are to make the Cook Islands a Christian nation, we must first ask: what version of Christianity are we talking about? Thomas Tarurongo Wynne writes.
Te Ipukarea Society: Deep-sea mining- A new environmental crisis looms
Saturday 15 March 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This article is based on a recent peer reviewed article, Metal mining on land versus the ocean in the context of the current Biodiversity Crisis, by V. Tunnicliff et.al. published on 5th March 2025 in the NPJ Ocean Sustainability Journal.
Dr Paul R P Allsworth: The passport saga and the rising dragon
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The Cook Islands passport saga with New Zealand and the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with China have raised serious public concerns sending national and international alarm bells that goes far beyond our shores, writes Terea Mataiapo Dr Paul R P Allsworth.
Celebrating the uniqueness of women
Monday 10 March 2025 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Women’s day is not to be confused with Mothers’ Day. This is not a time to celebrate what label we are but who we are, writes Ruth Mave.
Thomas Wynne: Protecting the future
Saturday 8 March 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As we celebrate 60 years of self governance, with the theme “Kua kite au i toku turanga, e avaiki toku – I know who I am, I have a homeland” – we also reflect on significant moments for us as a country, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Te Ipukarea Society: Fresh eyes on the Takitumu Conservation Area
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The care with which the TCA is managed is clear, preserving its unique ecosystems and biodiversity, writes Gemma Langley.
Te Tuhi Kelly: Reshaping education for the next generation
Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The latest Education NCEA results are pretty embarrassing to be honest. The headline says it all – “29 teachers leave: Mokoroa explains teacher shortage and declining results – Cook Islands News”, writes Te Tuhi Kelly.
Thomas Wynne: Readying the sails for home
Friday 28 February 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Four years ago, in December 2019, like so many of our people, I made the difficult decision to leave behind all I knew and had built – my wife, my parents, my family – to seek new skills and new learnings beyond the reef in another government and Parliament, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Te Ipukarea Society: Deep sea mining - Exploring the unknowns
Friday 28 February 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Polymetallic nodules look like lumps of coal scattered across the seafloor. They have a similar purpose as coal as well, to provide energy. But they have many other reasons to exist, most of which we do not yet know or understand.
Te Tuhi Kelly: Focus on the future of our villages
Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party states there has been much sabre rattling going on with regards to people talking to him about getting rid of the Government.
Opinion: Cook Islands-China deals: ‘The devil is in the detail’
Tuesday 25 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
While the Action Plan 2025-2030 for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and a couple of MoU’s between the Cook Islands and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have been signed, Cook Islands local capacity and the political context needs to be examined more closely to understand some of the implications, writes Merita Tuari’i.
Te Tuhi Kelly: ‘New Zealand must step up’
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters calling for a reset of the relationship with the Cook Islands, I think we need to look at this from a different perspective, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, leader of the Progressive Party.
Te Ipukarea Society: Citizen science to guide turtle conservation
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Environment, National, Opinion
Turtles are an integral part of marine ecosystems, and the Cook Islands is home to a few species, including the endangered Green Turtle and the critically endangered Hawksbill turtles.
Ruta Mave: PM’s ‘cat and mouse’ games fuel public anger
Monday 17 February 2025 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
People complained of New Zealand being over patriarchal regarding the latest passport and China visit. Yet no one sees the same behaviour from our Prime Minister, writes Ruta Mave.
Te Tuhi Kelly: Principle versus political survival
Monday 17 February 2025 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Dear Editor, One of the things that concerns me is the makeup of the select committee with respect to the Christian Nation proposal.
Thomas Wynne: What does China want from Cook Islands?
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
There is a question that rests heavily on my heart – one that goes beyond politics and economics, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Te Ipukarea Society: From scraps to soil- Getting the dirt on composting
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Earlier on in the week, Te Ipukarea Society worked closely with the enthusiastic year 7 and 8 students from Titikaveka College, exploring the organic benefits of composting and worm farming.
Te Tuhi Kelly: Diplomatic row and the failure of the Opposition
Tuesday 11 February 2025 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Cook Islands’ recent decision to establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with China has certainly raised the hackles of our people in the Cook Islands and our relationship with New Zealand, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, leader of the Progressive Party.