Opinion
Jaewynn McKay: Making our own special brand of magic
Thursday 16 January 2020 | Published in Opinion
OPINION: Knowing that you’ve already had the majority of New Years in your lifetime helps to put things in perspective: life is short, be kind to yourself and others.
Govt must invest in shipping
Thursday 16 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
EDITORIAL “We’re gonna need a bigger boat.” That famous line is from the movie Jaws – but the passenger shipping challenge facing Cook Islands government is bigger than any shark.
Kata: Shipping roadmap
Thursday 16 January 2020 | Published in Kata
Lynnsay Rongokea Francis: Jacqui's success is our success
Wednesday 15 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, as Cook Islanders we should all feel pride and joy that Jacqui Evans a Cook Islands woman is recognised internationally as a recipient of the 2019 Goldman Award for her commitment and activism for environmental protection and enviromental justice.
Kata: Dept of Health
Wednesday 15 January 2020 | Published in Kata
Norman George: Pondering the imponderable in 2020
Tuesday 14 January 2020 | Published in Opinion
OPINION: As a new decade dawns, look for the brightness of the early sunrise with optimism in the air.
Papa Williams: Moving to New Zealand
Tuesday 14 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, since our elevation to "developed nation" status on January 1, there has been a number of legitimate issues raised about the real economic risks to the economy and the private sector – private business owners who invest their own monies.
Editorial: Royals need not tear themselves apart for us
Tuesday 14 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The vicious rift in the Royal Family may seem a long way away in Britain – but as long as the Queen or her offspring are head of state of Cook Islands, it impacts here.
Kata Jan 14: Aussie bush fire fundraiser
Tuesday 14 January 2020 | Published in Kata
Mehau Zena Tupou: Taio ships safety report
Monday 13 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana! Happy New Year to you and your family. We’re Lapana’s family and we’re currently in Rarotonga.
Kilisitina Togia: Freight operator deserves credit
Monday 13 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Polynesian Freight is active and has also been registered as well.
Ruth Tangiaau Mavé: Better to wash hands than to wring hands
Monday 13 January 2020 | Published in Opinion
OPINION: Drastic times call for drastic measures and it often comes in the most, dire of times where there is no other way, no other hope, but to condemn, contain or survive.
Kata Jan 13
Monday 13 January 2020 | Published in Kata
Jason Brown: Even now, it's hard to pooh-pooh Scott's work
Sunday 12 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Opinion
OPINION: Years of the Pooh-Bah remains a landmark publication decades after it was published. Richly written and sourced, the book casts a clear eye over more than a century of island experiences with colonialism, from early missionary times to self-government.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: The Cable has landed
Sunday 12 January 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
OPINION: Rarotonga and Aitutaki’s fast undersea internet connection will come with new opportunities – and new challenges. We must be vigilant.
Editorial: First priority not taking a No 2
Saturday 11 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The notorious editor of The Sun tabloid newspaper once took a phone call from the UK Prime Minister John Major, who was worried about what criticism he might face over his handling of a financial crisis
Kata Jan 11
Saturday 11 January 2020 | Published in Kata
Photos of summer, snapshots of family
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
BCI SUMMER IN PARADISE CONTEST: Back at work after three weeks’ holiday, I’m easily distracted, and one thing will do it for sure: photos of my kids enjoying their summer break.
Papa Williams: Ra'ui on chemicals in streams
Friday 10 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I commend the efforts of Te Vai Ora Maori leader Anna Rasmussen and her wonderful and diligent team of hard workers, who strive to research for the truth and the science of our serious concerns regarding chlorination of our water in Rarotonga, which has in the main been virtually chemical-free for many thousands of years.
James Graham: Spend on roads, not electric cars
Friday 10 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
LETTERS: Dear editor, I'm enjoying reading your paper while on holiday from Sydney. It's a great read, both in terms of events, news and keeping those in power here accountable.
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