Opinion

OPINION: Comprehending the feelings of ‘empty nesters’

Monday 21 June 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

My son lives full time with me, as a solo parent and provider, it has made us a tighter unit. He’s more like my roomie, companion, writes Ruta Mave.

LETTERS: Better weather forecasting needed

Saturday 19 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for June 19, 2021

Progress, not perfection, for Plastic Free July

Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Plastic Free July is just around the corner and honestly it could not come any sooner, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

KATA: Pasifika Air shot down

Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Taau Taku Tita – Our rubbish is our responsibility

Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

This coming Saturday, Rarotonga will once again be buzzing with people collecting rubbish off our beaches, streams and motu for the Annual World Oceans Day clean up.

LETTER: Say ‘no’ to water charges Bill

Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Our Members of the Parliament must not enact water charges. They must say ‘no’ to the To Tatou Vai bill.

LETTER: Putting all the eggs in one basket

Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letters for June 17, 2021

KATA: Parliamentary dress code

Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: Support for agriculture

Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Violence against women in Pacific politics

Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

As with their sisters around the world, many women in the Pacific are victims of violence. While much of this violence occurs within the family, a sociocultural environment accustomed to violence against women has repercussions for women’s participation in public life. By Ancuta Hansen.

LETTER: Desecrating trees and the laws of God

Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for June 16, 2021

KATA: Tourism numbers on the rise

Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTER: Defending clients against sexual offences

Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"Trials are robust affairs where the truth is the ultimate price," writes defence laywer Norman George, in response to criticism of the justice system's handling of alleged sexual offences by a CI News columnist.

OPINION: Diversification of the economy ‘is a long-term goal’, PM says

Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

With Air New Zealand operating six flights a week as of this weekend and up to 11 flights a week currently scheduled as of July, our tourist numbers will only grow, bringing in much-needed dollars to stimulate our national economy for the benefit of all our people, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

OPINION: Families need to speak up to protect their children

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Too many times our women have taken the stand to file charges only to be ridiculed by the defense lawyer. They are the man’s man if you want to get out of sexual charges, with their main cry of “What was she wearing? She was asking for it”, writes Ruta Mave.

KATA: The aliens are coming

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTER: It’s all about the almighty dollar

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"What ever happened to the discussion over the past year about the diversification of the economy, and the proposed lessening of our reliance on tourism?"

Karika Palace hosts Te Ipukarea Society’s 25th birthday celebrations

Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Last Wednesday night was the 25th birthday celebration and 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) and it was celebrated in style at the beautiful Karika Palace, Ngarurutu.

KATA: Trees groomed for failure

Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion