Editorials
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.
Editorial: First priority not taking a No 2
Saturday 11 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The notorious editor of The Sun tabloid newspaper once took a phone call from the UK Prime Minister John Major, who was worried about what criticism he might face over his handling of a financial crisis
Photos of summer, snapshots of family
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
BCI SUMMER IN PARADISE CONTEST: Back at work after three weeks’ holiday, I’m easily distracted, and one thing will do it for sure: photos of my kids enjoying their summer break.
Editorial: Cheaper data would boost economy
Wednesday 8 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: I was meeting someone at Rarotonga airport, when I encountered a frustrated American tourist having a bit of a nightmare. Her bank had got the time zones confused (or some such) and hadn’t yet transferred her money orders, so she had no spending cash.
Editorial: Beauty queen makes the nation proud
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Editorials
Miss Cook Islands Tajiya Sahay’s reaction when her name was called out among the top 12 contestants of the Miss World, said it all.
Editorial: Cook Islands' crowning glory
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
When one looks at some of the millinery abominations that are worn to Royal weddings and other European and US society nuptials, it’s easy to see why exasperated leaders might have banned headwear from the world’s parliamentary chambers.
Editorial: Temata stood beside the vulnerable
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
It’s easy to casually throw around words like “strong”, like “brave”, even “hero”. But for New Zealand High Commissioner Tessa Temata, who died in office this week, these words carry real meaning.
Editorial: Giving back when you give gifts
Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
The flood sales and so-called Black Friday are behind us; Christmas and Boxing Day and New Year’s sales lie ahead.
Editorial: 'The empty ideology of terror offers nothing'
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
As children, we all knew the song: London Bridge is falling down.
Editorial: To Tatou Vai turns water into wine
Friday 22 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Though they are similar sizes and populations, the islands of Waiheke and Rarotonga are very different. Rarotonga has its famous azure lagoons, its warm and cohesive community and its centuries-old cultural heritage.
Editorial: Balcony brute rightly held responsible
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Times were, an English gentlemen who ran down a beggar in the street with his horse and trap could get off by pleading that he was under the influence of gin.
Editorial: War grave discovery marks Armistice Day
Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Today we remember that at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the British-led Allies and the German-led Triple Alliance signed an Armistice to end the Great War.
