Opinion
John Dunn: Helmets really are a no-brainer
Thursday 27 February 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: After working in hospital emergency wards, surgeon John Dunn knows well the cost of not wearing helmets. Mamas, papas and mokopuna are just as vulnerable to serious brain damage as drunk speedsters, he says.
Kata: Rubbish Collection
Thursday 27 February 2020 | Written by Kata | Published in Kata
Jaewynn McKAY: Cook Islands' great leap of faith
Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Unless you are particularly fond of your son’s current partner/girlfriend, it might pay to lock him up this Saturday!
Te Tuhi Kelly: 'We are treated like a buzzing namu'
Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, You may recall that in October 2019 I announced my intentions to start a new political party, the Progressive Party of the Cook Islands, to address once and for all the political appointments, the treating, bribing of voters and other irregularities at voting time and favouritism of public service appointments rampant in our society.
Norman George: A tribute to famed explosive experts and top educators
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: There is gloomy melancholy when remembering past contributors and nation builders. They are the quiet ones who shun publicity and praise. Norman George remembers those who left a giant impact on this nation.
Papa Williams: Who is responsible for 14yo's death?
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Following your editorial “Let those parents bury their sons,” you spoke of known and controversial social media comments from contributors about 14 year old Mona Ioane Jr’s motorbike crash and death. Many had a lot to say whilst also posting revealing comments including attributing blame for Mona’s unfortunate passing. “RIP, e Haere Ra.”
Kata: Island Politics
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Written by Kata | Published in Kata
Ruth Mave: One-hit wonder diets not the answer
Monday 24 February 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: From eating kangaroos to eating cookies, Google offers 59 million diet solutions – but none is the real answer to our obesity problem.
Papa Williams: Without fear or favour
Monday 24 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Your report, "Police arrested 'wrong assailant'" (Feb 2) raises some searching questions.
Peter Etches: Schools: Teach teens to ride motorbikes
Monday 24 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, With legislation in the pipeline with respect to improving road safety and reducing the number of motorcycle fatalities, and the ongoing debate regarding the wearing or not of crash helmets, I would like to suggest a way forward.
Kata: National budget
Monday 24 February 2020 | Written by Kata | Published in Kata
Thomas Wynne: 'I so miss saying hello to everyone on the way to work...
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: I have seen wellbeing in Cook Islands.
Andy Olah: Attitude on the roads
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Much has been written and said about the carnage on our roads, mainly caused by speed and driving while under the influence.
Dora John Cecil: Cooks dancer supports J-Lo
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
What a great inspiration you will be to many; I love reading stories like this as I’m a proud Cookie (“Michael Metuakore dancing with the stars”, Feb 8). I am so proud of you as will be many. I think any Cook Islander who goes outside the box is very inspiring – who would have thought? You, that’s who. You made it through – congratulations. I’m sure somewhere along the way we will be related, especially on our Marsters side. William Marsters is my three greats grandfather on my dad’s side, aue! You are so right about the Cook Islands capital of New Zealand, TOKZ, Love and light to you, God bless. Shine on all the way from Mangere, Akarana. Kia orana e kia manuia, Dora John Cecil --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I always believed you could do it, and I hoped for nothing but the best for you, as you are a beautiful soul both inside and out. So happy and proud of your achievements. Good luck for your future accomplishments. Not sure if you remember me, teacher aide in your maths class, when you came to Forest View High School. Always following what is happening and where you going, so proud and pleased for you. Arohanui, Lorraine (Lucky) Stowers
Paul Raui Allsworth: Put our name to the vote
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana editor, On behalf of the Koutu Nui and in support of the Ui Ariki through the Kaumaiti, we did not and will not support any name change such as Atea as described by Danny Mataroa. We will only support a national referendum in the future due to the high financial and economic costs associated with a name change. Te Atua te Aroa Terea Mataiapo Paul Raui Allsworth President, Koutu Nui
Moana Moeka'a: Everything begins at home: take the keys from your kids
Friday 21 February 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Decrease the blood alcohol limit to zero. People can still have a good time. It's just that you can't drive afterwards.
Jaewynn McKay: Helmet column
Friday 21 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I didn’t appreciate the heading you gave my most recent column. For the record I’ve never used the word “headache” when talking about this serious issue.
TM Kapi: 'To hell with helmets!'
Friday 21 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, To hell with helmets! We’ve been there before, And it didn’t work. Already we have a very sound law in place, for the compulsory wearing of helmets, targeting our young people between the age of 16-30 years and those who travel over 40kph.
Kata: Pacific way
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Kata | Published in Kata
Lee Maoate-Cox: Helmets save lives, young or old, fast or slow, drunk or sober
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Helmets should be compulsory (Jaewynn McKay, “Helmet law scope gives me headache,” Feb 19). You're driving a vehicle at a speed that can cause damage not only to you but to others. 40kmh or 50kmh, accidents can happen beyond your control.
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