Opinion
Letters: Dealing with deadly starfish
Monday 21 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, We read a very interesting report in the Cook Island News about Dr Teina Rongo’s tour of Mitiaro’s reefs and what is going on with eradicating Crown of Thorns starfish there (October 9, 2019).
Norman George: Crossing the red line: Be careful!
Monday 21 October 2019 | Published in Opinion
All democratic systems are guided by the rule of law. When this is broken a cascade of chaos follows. High drama and public showboating are displayed openly by the actors responsible, some of them basking in the glow of their newfound glory!
Kata October 21
Monday 21 October 2019 | Published in Kata
Opinion: Shining the light
Saturday 19 October 2019 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
Our Cook Islands communities on either side of the ocean have never been closer. The recognition of leaders like Glenda Tuaine Newport, Niki Rattle, Mama Tuki and her daughter Elizabeth Wright-Koteka.
Letters: Inquest into boy's drowning
Saturday 19 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Police spokesperson Trevor Pitt (“Police discuss inquest into missing boy”, Oct 14) mentioned there were “legal complications” in investigating the death of a missing person, as they could not be formally declared dead for 7 years.
Letters: A sad ode to a 'bad' government
Saturday 19 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
"Me akara toku mata kite au mea e tupu nei, te akaroa e, kua puta roa ki roto I toku ngakau, te mama – ere!"
LETTERS: Avaroa cable landing
Friday 18 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana editor, With regard to the front page article (“Fears of being ‘bullied and railroaded’,” October 16), in truth, the working committee of the Stanley Heather Family have committed unequivocally for several months, to uphold to the highest standard, their responsibilities as ambassadors for their family and people to reach the best possible outcome for our nation’s economic future.
LETTERS: It's never too late for leadership
Friday 18 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Kia orana, tatou katoatoa I roto I te aroa maata o to tatou Atua ko Iesu Mesia. This letter is addressed to the people of Atiu to please reconsider and rethink who will be the best choice of leader for the people of Atiu.
Editorial: They were forgotten – but never again
Friday 18 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Honouring the sacrifice of these six Cook Islands men rights a century-old wrong.
Kata October 18
Friday 18 October 2019 | Published in Kata
Kata October 17
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Published in Kata
Letters: Cable digging is on public land
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Your article (“Fears of being ‘bullied and railroaded’,” October 16) will leave readers concerned.
Letters: A poem from the roundabout at Avarua
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The biggest feet, red hibiscus shirt
Editorial: They shall not grow old
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
It was a slow start. First Australian visitor Cate Walker paying her respects to her mother at Nikao Cemetery.
Letter: Seeking information on Papa Tom Davis
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor My name is Rob Hack. I'm a poet here on a quest to gather information about Papa Tom Davis (pictured) for a writing project because: a) I have wanted to for years and b) I am tired of Kiwis saying “no” when I ask them “have you heard of Tom Davis?”
Letters: Purse seining deal 'a mistake'
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor Government made the mistake by accepting an eight-year fishing agreement with the European Union (reviewable every four years). It has given away our fish stock like peanuts with very minimal return for it.
Opinion: 'Tears are streaming down my face as I recall that long night'
Tuesday 15 October 2019 | Published in Opinion
Dear editor, It’s deeply heartening to see community leaders now coming together to make the wearing of crash helmets mandatory for all.
Letters: Adoption
Tuesday 15 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor In the argument of who should have rights to the lands of blood relatives and non bloods, there is one missing element not being recognised and that is, why was the child adopted in the first place?
Letters: Rising to level of incompetence
Tuesday 15 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
LETTERS Dear editor, I like Te Tuhi Kelly’s comment that political parties promote their people into roles in the public service even though they don’t have skills and experience in those roles. I read an old publication by Laurence J Peter called the Peter Principle – here are a few quotes: “In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence”
Kata October 15
Tuesday 15 October 2019 | Published in Kata
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