Editorials
Editorial: Politicians accountable for salaries and perks
Friday 14 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
There is something uniquely leveling about the government houses of the Cook Islands. They may be occupied by ministers of the Crown. Or they may be occupied by low-income families who cannot afford homes of their own.
Editorial: Principles of Cooks journalism
Thursday 13 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Since taking the editor’s chair at the Cook Islands News last week, I’ve met an enormous number of people in this community, who have been – without exception – tremendously welcoming.
Editorial: The humblest Parliament in the world?
Wednesday 12 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
I have sat many, many hours in the Parliament of New Zealand, gazing down at that country’s shiny-domed MPs in their green leather chairs, carving my initials in the rimu press gallery desk alongside those of previous generations of journalists.
Editorial: 'The future of our children is in our hands'
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
When we first highlighted the the emerging methamphetamine problem in the Cooks, we had no idea just how personal the battle was for many families.
Editorial: Big marlin a victory for little guy
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Cameron Thorp reckons the landing of the world’s biggest marlin this year has “put our little island on the map”.
Editorial: MPs do their job, however long it takes
Thursday 6 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Business at Vili’s Golden Wok takeaways has been good this week. That’s because they’re next door to the Cook Islands News, where our staff have been working late into the night.
Moana Ioane next on list to prosecute
Monday 1 August 2016 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion, Tropical Chronicles
TO BE consistent, the next MP that the Cook Islands Police Service should prosecute is Moana Ioane.