Opinion
Ruta Mave: Christians are human, but not all humans are Christians
Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The reality of hypocrisy here is so large, we have become fat, lazy and entitled on the backs of non-Christian hand-outs that have enshrined us in dependency, writes Ruta Mave.
Letter: Decriminalising cannabis
Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
It’s clear to this writer that Trevor Pitt earns his salary as PR man for the Police. He’s explained why it took the Police days to arrest a suspect of an apparent armed property invasion when the victim had identified the suspect to the Police immediately.
Letter: Police Minister
Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I think the Police Minister should steer clear of his Uncle Norman George as a potential Police Commissioner.
Letter: Police funding versus Tourism
Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
How about looking at doubling the Police budget allocation and taking those funds out of Tourism. Tourism is a self-serving so-called major earning ministry with many taxpayer funded junkets around the world for so many “destination/digital marketing” lackeys.
Letter: Police salaries and recruitment
Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The Police Department continues to offer totally inadequate salaries to the new recruits and I suspect all their existing frontline Police are also in the same position. They need to be paid at least $14 to $15 per hour.
Te Ipukarea Society: Working together for a rat-free Cook Islands
Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
One of the best ways to help native birds and wildlife is by trapping invasive rats in your backyard.
Thomas Wynne: We value education deeply’
Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Education has always been deeply valued by Cook Islands people. Our historical practices, cultural traditions, and contemporary efforts reflect an unwavering commitment to learning, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Virtues in Paradise: The gift of companioning
Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
Many individuals have passed on in the last several weeks on Aitutaki. A pattern is emerging among the family members I’m visiting after their loss, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Letter: ‘Norman will make it work!’
Friday 17 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Re: Norman George’s application for the position of police commissioner (without pay for two years) in Cook Islands News, Monday, January 13, edition. Should he be even considered? Absolutely!
Letter: Clarification on Aitutaki streetlights
Friday 17 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, With all due respect to the Honourable Member of Parliament (MP) for Amuri-Ureia, I wish to respond to his letter on Tuesday, 14th January 2025.
Letter: Te Akaepaepa anga o te 60 Mataiti
Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Kia Orana e te iti tangata Kuki Airani I te aroa maata o to tatou Atu ko Iesu Mesia. Te karanga nei te aposetolo Paulo “E rekareka rai” Philipi 4:4.
Pet Talk: Teaching kids to care for cats and dogs
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Introducing children to the joys and responsibilities of caring for a pet can be a rewarding experience for the entire family, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Letter: Honouring our young heroes
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, May I request through your column for Government to consider and approve the recommendation for an award MBEs, OBEs or something of that nature or higher to be granted, bestowed or given to the team of young Cook Islanders who won the world competition for some robotic or similar thing that was in the newspaper some months ago.
Letter: Officials ‘dragging the chain’
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I wish to correct a statement made by the CEO of Cook Islands Airport Authority regarding comments I made over lighting issues for Aitutaki’s Airport. (Cook Islands News, Saturday, January 11, 2025).
Ruta Mave: American drama of the wild wildfires
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world and home to many of the celebrity elite, is currently starring in an unfolding American drama of the wild wildfires of the west, writes Ruta Mave.
Letter: Vacancy for new Police Commissioner
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I write to the Minister of Police and to the public, for the position of Commissioner of Police. This application is out of despair, sadness and desperation to help.
Thomas Wynne: Stay home and get to work, MPs
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Every day spent out of the country is a day not working. Members of Parliament are elected to be in Parliament, not in the Koru Club or frequent flyer club, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Te Ipukarea Society: How removing rats can protect Cook Islands native vegetation and wildlife
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
From birds to plants, invasive rats have wreaked havoc on island ecosystems worldwide, and the Cook Islands are no exception.
Te Tuhi Kelly: Passport referendum
Thursday 9 January 2025 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This focus on a Cook Islands passport should be mandated by us the people through a referendum.
Letter: Gullible public, empty promises
Thursday 9 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The Muri Night Market was chocker on Monday, with tourism booming.