Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Our people should not be our greatest export and a government that wants to change this will have to address minimum wage and the rights of employees.
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
It cannot be stressed enough that it is the job of government to build infrastructure for our communities, writes Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Pupuke Browne.
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
There are some people interested in starting up a new workers union to provide support for workers faced with employment relations issues, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party.
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Keeping love alive takes more than one day, writes Ruta Mave, reflecting on Valentine’s Day which was celebrated on Sunday.
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The tools of unity are not leverage or self-interest, nor are they arrogance and pride, because all of these will split a country, a family, a region into parts they may never heal again or come together.
Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
There's a reason why a lot of New Zealand Maori say they fell like they're at home when in Rarotonga - because they are. Ruta Tangiiau Mave writes.
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Do we have a stomach for horrific crimes committed by someone in leadership, be it civil society, government or the church, asks Thomas Wynne in his weekly column.
Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Dear Editor, Tina Browne’s attack on the well-known journalistic protagonist of goings-on, George Pitt, certainly does come across as very personal and shows some deep-seated unresolved issues betwixt the Demos and Pitt. Love him or hate him, it is of no consequence in the greater scheme of things, the truth will always out, whether one wants it to or not.
Saturday 30 January 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
With now a month of sailing into 2021 behind us, we can look back at 2020 with differing eyes as it fades across the horizon of life’s experiences, slowly slipping out of view but its experiences challenges and memories we take with us.
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
When the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), a powerful government entity breaks its own laws, this must be brought to the attention of the public, writes Tupou Faireka, Co-president of Democratic Party.
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This Australia Day, as Australian High Commissioner to Cook Islands Dr Chris Watkins gathers with ‘Cozzies’ for a sausage at Vaiana’s, and to sing the national anthem’s new words, he will be celebrating the mateship between Australia and the Cook Islands.
Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Is government’s financial assistance and funding going to the right people? Ruta Tangiiau Mave writes.
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
We’re in tough times, but we’re in the best of places. The irony is, now’s not the time to be ‘positive’, because you must test ‘negative’ to travel and survive, writes Ruta Mave.
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
It is a watershed moment for both New Zealand and the Cook Islands that one-way quarantine free travel will begin, writes Thomas Wynne.
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Over the course of three days in Aitutaki, Te Ipukarea Society carried out an environmental photography project with 16 members of “Aitutaki Youth With a Vision”. By Te Ipukarea Society intern, Jade Tierney
Monday 11 January 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Individuals must take responsibility for the words they choose to use, because seditious words turn to violent actions. By Ruta Tangiiau Mave.
Monday 11 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
There is a moving scene from 2020 that struck me deeply. I will carry it with me for a long time, writes Opposition leader Tina Browne.
Saturday 9 January 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Public scrutiny of public decisions that involve the public’s wellbeing and are paid for by the public purse should be welcomed and not defended as if the scrutiny of this decision was a personal attack, Thomas Wynne writes.
Saturday 9 January 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Local environment NGO Te Ipukarea Society has put together a list of highlights from 2020.
Tuesday 5 January 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Looking forward to 2021, the Cook Islands could be so much more than we are, because we are smarter than we give ourselves or are given credit for, Ruta Tangiiau Mave writes.