Opinion

Letters: Criminal justice is no laughing matter

Tuesday 26 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Kia Orana editor, I and a group of concerned Cook Islanders talked about your disturbing front page news last Saturday.

Letters to the Editor

Kata Nov 26

Tuesday 26 November 2019 | Published in Kata

Kata

Norman George: Our Ministry of Incorrect Services

Monday 25 November 2019 | Published in Opinion

The Prison Superintendent has been made redundant with just one month’s notice. Now he’s lifting the lid on alleged failings in prison administration.

Opinion

Letters: Stream concerns 'need investigation'

Monday 25 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, One response from the Project Management Unit to being advised of the possible contamination of the Turangi stream was the public statement that "no disinfection chemicals have been used at the intakes". This year, government has issued a number of statements regarding chemical-use that lack credibility.

Letters to the Editor

Kata Nov 25

Monday 25 November 2019 | Published in Kata

Kata

Thomas Wynne: A grand plan to extend our borders

Saturday 23 November 2019 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

As the Manatua Cable goes live next year, our ability to connect Cook Islanders around the world, our ability to connect changes like never before.

Opinion

Letters: Overseas landowners don't recognise leaders

Saturday 23 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor Your front page article (“Motu owners may ask fee for lagoon cruises access”, November 21) has prompted me to respond.

Letters to the Editor

Kata Nov 23

Saturday 23 November 2019 | Published in Kata

Kata

Letters: Fears of waterways contamination

Friday 22 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, I write in support of the letter from Anna Rasmussen of Te Vai Ora Maori (“Water is Clear,” November 20).

Letters to the Editor

Editorial: To Tatou Vai turns water into wine

Friday 22 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials

Though they are similar sizes and populations, the islands of Waiheke and Rarotonga are very different. Rarotonga has its famous azure lagoons, its warm and cohesive community and its centuries-old cultural heritage.

Editorials

Kata Nov 22

Friday 22 November 2019 | Published in Kata

Kata

Jaewynn McKay: Vaccination saves kids' lives – anything else is 'clinical incompetency'

Friday 22 November 2019 | Published in Opinion

This time last week and for just a few minutes I tortured myself. With my eyes rapidly leaking over my keyboard I watched footage shot from a cellphone in a hospital in Samoa of two mothers holding their babies for the last time and struggling to let go of their lifeless bodies.

Opinion

Letters: Home-made pickle

Thursday 21 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, The Economic Development Conference 2019 was a clear response to government’s abject failure to govern our tiny Ipukarea paradise with any sense of economic comprehension, vision and planning.

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Merge ministries to pay teachers

Thursday 21 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, The people of the Cook Islands need improved government services across the board. But to do so there must be trade-offs – what are we prepared to give up?

Letters to the Editor

Kata Nov 21

Thursday 21 November 2019 | Published in Kata

Kata

Opinion: Why our nurses need better pay

Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Published in Opinion

After coming close to death, Bishop Tutai Pere tells how he was nursed back to health over seven long days by the committed staff of Rarotonga Hospital.

Opinion

Letters: Water is clear

Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, In October, government announced the importation of polyaluminium chloride (PACl) – a chemical to make water ‘clear’. Clear water is more appealing to drink; and better for cleaning and washing.

Letters to the Editor