Editorials
Ruth Mave: Challenging our cultural ideas about disabilities
Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Why is it necessary to teach our Christians to love unconditionally and see everyone as equals in the eyes of God? writes Ruta Mave.
Review: Plunging into the unknown
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Deep Rising is a documentary film directed by Matthew Rytz, narrated by Jason Momoa who is also the executive producer. It runs for 93 minutes. It was released in October 2023 and was premiered in Rarotonga on Tuesday, November 7 with further screenings on November 8 and 16.
Thomas Wynne: The greatest limit is the one we place on ourselves
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Anyone who has sailed the ocean like our tupuna and ancestors knows the ocean is many things, but passive is not one of them, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Forum Opinion: Pacific needs powerful voice against superpower dominance
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, National, Opinion, Pacific Islands Forum
The Pacific Islands Forum chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown, is emerging as one of the more powerful Pacific leaders’ voices in projecting the region’s concerns and priorities to the world, writes Dr Shailendra Bahadur Singh.
Pardon for Papa Arapati - We now begin to unravel the many layers of guilt
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Forgiveness does not change what was done, or alter the deeds of the past, rather, forgiveness or a pardon alters the future and makes it larger than what it was before, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Our disaster management needs to do more for diverse voices
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
After watching the fast-developing Cyclone Lola over Vanuatu before the cyclone season starts, whether we are prepared as a nation to protect our most vulnerable in a disaster has been on my mind, writes Merita Tuari’i.
Thomas Wynne: Beyond disagreement: A plea for peace and justice
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
How do we disagree, without becoming disagreeable, or when our disagreement is as James Baldwin said, rooted in another’s oppression or the denial of another’s humanity or right to exist, even find a place to agree? Thomas Tarurongo Wynne writes.
Ruta Mave: An opportunity to make the right decision on Vaimaanga road diversion
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Every man and his dog are commenting on the old Sheraton site and its development and rightly so because prior to the announcement the current ring road will cut in behind the complex, everyone was happy to see the site being cleaned up, writes Ruta Mave.
Guns and roads in southwest Rarotonga
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Editorials, Environment, Features, Local, National, Opinion, Weekend
The old deserted and controversial Sheraton Hotel in Vaimaanga is getting a new lease of life after Rarotonga businessman Chris Vaile took on the challenge to redevelop the site into a high-end apartment property complete with other amenities.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: A division fueled by soundbites, and not reason
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
I joined the (New Zealand) Labour Party when I was 18 and have been involved with the politics and policies of Labour ever since, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Ruth Mave: We do have the freedom of speech and ability to vote
Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Big changes don’t just happen by large referendums. Large changes occur by the accumulation of small actions, attitudes and voices. The voice has started.
Thomas Wynne: What’s in a vote?
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
By the time this editorial goes to print, we will know the outcome of the New Zealand General Election, and that outcome will have been determined by hundreds, if not thousands of voters, who also live and reside in the Cook Islands and overseas, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Ruth Mave: Take every opportunity, who knows where it will lead
Monday 2 October 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Wood Allen said 80 per cent of success is turning up.
Te Maeva Nui NZ: A showcase and celebration of our uniqueness
Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
More than 1400 performers participated in the world’s largest Cook Islands event in Auckland this weekend as tens of thousands made their way through the gates of the Trust Arena to celebrate who we are, our culture, our Reo and each other, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Ruta Mave: Reduce stress: Lower your expectations
Monday 25 September 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
One way I find to reduce stress levels is to reduce my levels of expectation. For the most part people don’t know or see the difference between very good and perfection in the production of goods and services, writes Ruta Mave.
Thomas Wynne: Head of State Residence - A building that speaks of who we are
Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Tarai, is to build or to carve, to use a chisel to carve out something especially, but not exclusively, when we build vaka, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Ruta Mave: ‘You are who you associate with’
Monday 18 September 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Step right up, step right up ladies and gentleman, welcome to the greatest show on earth. The circus is here where everything is an illusion and people are notably con-artists turning tricks looking for the next score. Welcome to our government.
Thomas Wynne: A wolf in sheep’s clothing
Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
We should not dismiss the fact that a South Korean religious cult, who have embedded themselves into the Fijian community and business sector are on the ground, speaking to people of influence and in the Cook Islands.
Te Tuhi Kelly: ‘It’s a when, not an if’
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
I went to the morning session on the second day of the Pacific Medical Association’s conference here in Rarotonga, I was particularly interested in the role of traditional health and wellness models that countries with native populations ringing the Pacific had developed, writes Te Tuhi Kelly.
Letter: Where’s the money?
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Dear Editor, By letter of August 3, 2023 Covid Bank said “the taxpayers look forward to a full public report on these loans given out during Covid and before the election”. A totally reasonable request.
