Editorials
Norman George: A tribute to those who leave giant impact on their nation
Tuesday 11 February 2020 | Published in Editorials
Columnist Norman George pays a tribute to the police officers in the country.
Forgive us, as we forgive others
Saturday 8 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Editorials
Mistakes of the past will always catch up with you.
What Waitangi Day means to me here in Cook Islands
Friday 7 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Editorials
On Waitangi Day, February 6, I find my thoughts are automatically occupied by my tupuna rangatira.
Jay Cagica: Twelve months of tragedy
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: It was a year ago that Jay Cagica lost his best friend Thomas Riley in a bike crash. Thomas was the first or 10 deaths in just 1 months. Today, Cagica remembers his friend and pleads for everyone to wear helmets.
Drink-driving: Families must help each other
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Editorials
During a kaikai in Mitiaro at the weekend of the latest tragedy, the MC announced a special pure akapumaana (prayer of comfort) would be held for the families who had just lost two young boys involved in a fatal accident on Rarotonga.
Norman George: Charmed by hard-nosed business magnates
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Some tough businessmen have helped make Cook Islands the nation it is today.
Ruta Tangiaau Mavé: Drink-drive crashes won't be stopped by one tin hat
Monday 3 February 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Men make laws, to instantly solve issues, one they can put a lid on, wash their hands and walk away.
Thomas Wynne: And we all say, enough is enough
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials
OPINON: It will take courage for us all to see through the changes that are necessary to avoid more of our children dying on the roads.
Editorial: Let us honour Mona's legacy
Friday 31 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
I have three sons, still at primary school. They are smart, beautiful, (mostly) kind and gentle. Thinking of what they mean to me, as I write these words, is enough to bring a pricking to my eyes.
Editorial: Other 'devils' pose greater threat
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: It started around Christmas in a live seafood market in Wuhan, a sprawling Chinese city of 11 million people, yet one whose name was little-known to most of us in the western world – until now.
Derek Fox: What would Treaty fathers think?
Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: One hundred and eighty years ago next Wednesday in Rarotonga, Thursday in Aotearoa – the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in the Bay of Islands.
Editorial: Let these parents bury their sons
Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
“Think of yourself and others using the road.” The call for greater action around road safety comes from the employer of Amit Kumar, who died at the weekend.
Norman George: No such thing as a public holiday for our greats
Tuesday 28 January 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Some of those who leave the greatest impact on their nation are those without the greatest formal credentials.
Ruta Mave: It's time to show zero tolerance for greedy thieves
Monday 27 January 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Those who steal out of need will crumple with remorse, but those who do it from need will just play the system.
Jaewynn McKay: Health officials jeopardise food stalls
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Our markets and street food are spectacular; woe betide any ‘poo police’ who threaten to shut them down for no good reason.
Norman George: Those who leave a giant impact on their nation
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Business tycoons, farmers, public servants, sportsmen and women, doctors, policemen, composers, musicians and our share of miscreants, rogues and villains – it’s time to celebrate their best of Cook Islands.
Ruta Mave: Enough is enough: Govt must start 'fighting for the people'
Monday 20 January 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The Monty Python movie, The Meaning of Life has a scene where the obese Mr Creosote is eating in the restaurant.
Editorial: Unwelcome visitor isn't going away
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Atiu has received a very welcome visitor raising awareness of the gathering climate crisis. His name is Stan Walker.
Govt must invest in shipping
Thursday 16 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
EDITORIAL “We’re gonna need a bigger boat.” That famous line is from the movie Jaws – but the passenger shipping challenge facing Cook Islands government is bigger than any shark.
Editorial: Royals need not tear themselves apart for us
Tuesday 14 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The vicious rift in the Royal Family may seem a long way away in Britain – but as long as the Queen or her offspring are head of state of Cook Islands, it impacts here.