Editorials
There is more to Christmas than Christmas
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As commercialism and commerce have taken over Christmas, we have seen it commodified and churned out like so many other aspects of Western culture, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Be thankful for what you have this Christmas
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Looking back over the years, I can truly say that I have been blessed, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventists Church.
Pandemic has brought out the best and worst in people
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The festive and for some, silly season for 2021 is upon us.
Jesus is the reason for the season
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
At the end of a year that has meant different things for all of us, I want to bring some encouragement to our readers, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.
Delivering Cook Islands to the world
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Our future lies within us, we have a rich and beautiful culture to share with others, so the visitors too can feel one with us, writes Ruta Mave.
Cannabis: The burning debate
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Nothing brings out more emotion and reaction than the argument for and against the criminalisation and use of marijuana, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
What Christ has done for us
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Reflecting on our past, we have also come a long way being the fruits of Christianity and the works of the ancestors, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.
Pet Talk with Dr Michael Baer
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Have you ever had mosquito bites and scatched the itch they cause? Dr Michael Baer chats about fleas.
UYO – Use Your Own Campaign
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Have you ever given some thought to how you can help reduce the amount of waste going into our landfill? Well here is something UYO might like to consider, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
Waiting for Covid is like childbirth
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As we look to the day our borders open, what will be will be. We have done all we can to prepare, we could do better with our personal health on a long-term basis – its’ not too late, writes Ruta Mave.
Cooks entitled to NZ aid fund
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Nothing brings out the racist underbelly of Aotearoa and its dirty underside more than when countries like our own, realm countries of New Zealand, receive aid, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Leap of faith or plunge in darkness?
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
What’s safest? To remain with self-creating and self-sustaining economic strategic plans or let’s give up the fight like our most trusted ally NZ, bust our bubble and allow Covid-19 like the rest of the world, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.
A little piece of Cook Islands in Israel
Thursday 2 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The ‘Lord’s Prayer’ in Cook Islands Maori is one of the latest additions to the colourful ceramic mosaic plaques at Church of Pater Noster in Israel. By Jean Mason of the Cook Islands Museum and Library Society Inc.
Covid, risk and fear: Let’s get real
Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Now is a good time to address this with Cook Islands finally opening for business on January 13. Understandably there exists anxiety. I would like to make a case for optimism and excitement. Let’s examine the critical factors, writes Associate Professor John Dunn.
Check your attitude
Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Its not often Tata Crocombe (resort owner) and I have agreed but I found his latest opinion piece in the Cook Islands News sobering and thoughtful with some clear statements on where our country is at and what we need to do now, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
OPINION: The economic impact of Covid-19 on Cook Islands
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
For yonks we have gone around in circles talking about diversifying our economy, lessening our reliance on tourism receipts, investing in agricultural enterprises, foreign investment and guess what, the clamour for change has fallen on deaf ears, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party of the Cook Islands.
OPINION: ‘Luck is believing you’re lucky’
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Your decision can make luck, but luck can’t make your decision so always trust yourself, writes Ruta Mave.
Strong signal sent as conservationists vote to pause deep sea mining
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The International Union for Conservation of Nature congress have voted in overwhelming support of a moratorium on deep sea mining, with support from 93 per cent of governments and NGOs part of the international group. This sends a very strong message to world leaders of the global concern around the potential environmental impacts of deep sea mining, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
THOMAS TARURONGO WYNNE: Having the wisdom to find common ground
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Nothing at the moment can be more emotionally charged than our personal decisions and feelings around Covid-19, vaccination, vax passports, and our faith and trust in government and institutions, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
OPINION: Beetles bolster battle against invasive tree
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Introduced insects landed on Rarotonga in June making it their new home in a combined effort to control an invasive tree. By Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research (MWLR) biocontrol and molecular ecology science team leader Lynley Hayes and research leader Quentin Paynter.
