Opinion
Keith Mokotupu: Building sector is 'blind leading the blind'
Friday 24 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, My letter is a direct complaint aimed towards Infrastructure Cook Islands’ Building Control Inspectors and not Infrastructure Cook Islands’ boss, who no doubt has her own problems dealing with “dry wood” that needs pruning and to be tossed on the heap.
Kata Jan 24
Friday 24 January 2020 | Published in Kata
Letters: 'Inspirational to us as children'
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana, I’d like to thank Norman George for his well-written column on our Cook Islands political history from the 1960s.
Letters: Exporting people
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Thomas Tarurongo Wynne’s column (“Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger”, Jan 18) was very revealing, but none more so than the information gleaned from the New Zealand Parliamentary Library revealing there were 81,000 Cook Islanders living in New Zealand in 2018.
Letters: Security from criminals
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Just reading your article regarding Rarotonga protecting visitors trying to enjoy holidays on such a beautiful island (“Protecting Raro, one big resort”, Letters, Jan 21).
Kata Jan 23: Repeat offenders
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Published in Kata
Letters: Paradise makes an impression
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I visited the Cooks and had a wonderful time. It certainly left a lifelong impression on me and hope to visit again soon.
Jaewynn McKay: Health officials jeopardise food stalls
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Our markets and street food are spectacular; woe betide any ‘poo police’ who threaten to shut them down for no good reason.
Kata: Electric George
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Published in Kata
Norman George: Those who leave a giant impact on their nation
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Business tycoons, farmers, public servants, sportsmen and women, doctors, policemen, composers, musicians and our share of miscreants, rogues and villains – it’s time to celebrate their best of Cook Islands.
Letters: Protecting Raro, one big resort
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, In the past month there have been four home invasion crimes committed in accommodation properties that l know of, while tourist are sleeping. l am very concerned for our visitors’ safety.
Ruta Mave: Enough is enough: Govt must start 'fighting for the people'
Monday 20 January 2020 | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The Monty Python movie, The Meaning of Life has a scene where the obese Mr Creosote is eating in the restaurant.
Letters: Shipping comments 'insult' to private sector
Monday 20 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Financial secretary Garth Henderson’s opening comments, “The market has failed the people of the Pa Enua” in Thursday January 16 article, “Govt sails to the rescue”, is nothing but an embarrassing cop-out.
Kata: Developed Nation
Monday 20 January 2020 | Published in Kata
Editorial: Unwelcome visitor isn't going away
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Atiu has received a very welcome visitor raising awareness of the gathering climate crisis. His name is Stan Walker.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Harder, better, faster, stronger
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
OPINION: From environmental awards to internet speeds, with so much that is fake in the world today, we must take responsibility for ensuring our perceptions reflect reality.
Kata Jan 18
Saturday 18 January 2020 | Published in Kata
John Turnbull: Satellites will drive digital revolution, undersea cables are too vulnerable
Friday 17 January 2020 | Published in Opinion
OPINION: Vodafone Cook Islands uses the SES O3b satellite constellation. John Turnbull from SES argues the future for island nations is satellite, not undersea cable.
Wilkie Rasmussen: New bridge 'smells of payback'
Friday 17 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, As a Cook Islander, I am deeply concerned about the priority status given to the Avatiu Market Bridge replacement project.
Kata: Liloa
Friday 17 January 2020 | Published in Kata
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