Opinion

A history of criminals, liars, philanderers, and those who were found to be derelict in their duties . . .

Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Opinion

Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party of the Cook Islands says he has been having a go at MPs recently and I think it’s fair to say that many people are not happy with what we are having to put up with.

LETTERS: Where is the progress?

Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Thursday October 28, 2021

‘Government needs to act now’

Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

As we head into Xmas and the New Year, thousands of Cook Islanders in the tourism industry will be looking forward with little confidence or hope that their lives will be better in 2022, writes Tata Crocombe.

PET TALK: Pets and your mental health

Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

As we head into Movember and shine a light on men’s health, in particular mental health, this seemed like the perfect opportunity to look into the effects our pets have on our overall health and well-being.

LETTERS: What it takes to become an MP

Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Wednesday October 27, 2021

The strength of Christianity in the Cook Islands

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

On August 26, 1821, the Reverend John Williams of the London Missionary Society (LMS) arrived on the shores of Aitutaki and together with his disciple and interpreter Papeiha brought Christianity to the people of Aitutaki.

LETTERS: ‘PM is doing a marvellous job’

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Monday October 25, 2021

A celebration of the arrival of the Gospel

Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

As the arrival of John Williams and Papehia on Aitutaki in 1821 launches the 200 years celebrations of the Gospel arriving to the Cook Islands, is it a good time to look at the change that this Gospel brought not just to the spiritual lives of those who were confronted by its message but also the political, social and cultural upheaval it left in its wake and continues to do up until this day.

Te Manu o te Mata’iti – which will be our Bird of the Year?

Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

Things are about to get heated as the second Cook Islands Bird of the Year (BOTY) competition kicks off on Wednesday, run by Te Ipukarea Society (TIS).

LETTERS: Practice what you preach

Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Saturday October 23, 2021

LETTERS: Grants come with ‘strings attached’

Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Friday October 22, 2021

What it takes to become an MP in the Cook Islands

Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Opinion

Anyone can become an MP in the Cook Islands, or can they? What does it take to become a politician at the highest level in the Cook Islands?

KATA: NZ covid response

Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Covid-19 vaccines save lives

Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Thursday October 21, 2021

KATA: Sludge disposal

Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Cook Islands among the most vaccinated in the world

Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Wednesday October 20, 2021

KATA: C.A.C vs Puna/Brown

Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

The strength and endurance of our nation’s Christianity

Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

The coming celebrations in Aitutaki are both a time for reflection on the past and a time to look forward to a future world, to honour what our spiritual heritage has given us today and also to consider how that rich and fruitful heritage might help guide our footsteps tomorrow, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

LETTERS: The colonisation of the Southern Cooks

Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Tuesday October 19, 2021

LETTERS: The road to riches is deep down

Monday 18 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Monday 18 October, 2021.