Editorials
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.
Ruta Mave: People's Republic of China red flag
Monday 10 February 2025 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
In 2013 my uncle showed me where the Chinese government had built the police and justice buildings for free along with the indoor and outdoor stadium. Ruta Mave writes.
Thomas Wynne: Haka with the taniwha or dance with the dragon?
Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The Cook Islands finds itself in a precarious dance – one between the promises of foreign investments and the integrity of our own sovereignty. As we sway between partners, we must ask: Do we continue to haka with the Taniwha, our constitutional partner, or do we dance with the dragon? Thomas Tarurongo Wynne writes.
Te Tuhi Kelly: Trumps ‘America First’ mantra
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party states President Trump is passing executive orders with a flourish, because he has to satisfy his voters and supporters.
Ruta Mave: Our children need protection
Monday 3 February 2025 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Enough is enough. As an adult if you have never confided to anyone what you suffered as a child – it is time, writes Ruta Mave.
Thomas Wynne: A time to reflect, change
Saturday 1 February 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the mama who was tragically taken while simply walking down the road in our village of Arorangi this week. May God comfort you all in this time of grief and loss, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Te Ipukarea Society: Nocturnal beetle a growing problem for Cook Islands crops
Saturday 1 February 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This week’s article is an expansion on an earlier “Bug of the Week” post informed by Mike Bowie who was working at the Ministry of Agriculture.
Ruta Mave: It must end today
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Fairytales tell our children to fear the wicked stepmother. Reality says they should fear the stepfather, uncles, grandfathers and friends of the family. Not all men are rapists and paedophile’s but most rapists and paedophiles are men. It must end today, with the women, writes Ruta Mave.
Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Let’s break the silence and protect those who most desperately need our protection, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Ruta Mave: Christians are human, but not all humans are Christians
Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The reality of hypocrisy here is so large, we have become fat, lazy and entitled on the backs of non-Christian hand-outs that have enshrined us in dependency, writes Ruta Mave.
Te Ipukarea Society: Working together for a rat-free Cook Islands
Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
One of the best ways to help native birds and wildlife is by trapping invasive rats in your backyard.
Thomas Wynne: We value education deeply’
Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Education has always been deeply valued by Cook Islands people. Our historical practices, cultural traditions, and contemporary efforts reflect an unwavering commitment to learning, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Ruta Mave: American drama of the wild wildfires
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world and home to many of the celebrity elite, is currently starring in an unfolding American drama of the wild wildfires of the west, writes Ruta Mave.
Thomas Wynne: Stay home and get to work, MPs
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Every day spent out of the country is a day not working. Members of Parliament are elected to be in Parliament, not in the Koru Club or frequent flyer club, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Te Ipukarea Society: How removing rats can protect Cook Islands native vegetation and wildlife
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
From birds to plants, invasive rats have wreaked havoc on island ecosystems worldwide, and the Cook Islands are no exception.
Te Tuhi Kelly: Passport referendum
Thursday 9 January 2025 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This focus on a Cook Islands passport should be mandated by us the people through a referendum.