Opinion
Kata Nov 22
Friday 22 November 2019 | Published in 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.
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: 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?
Kata Nov 21
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Published in 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.
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: Traditional medicine not so primitive
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am from Aitutaki, now living in New Zealand. My mother, who died some years ago, used to talk to me about a plant that healed bones and skin.
Kata Nov 20
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Published in Kata
Kata Nov 19
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Published in Kata
Ruta Mave:Our nation's Mama Bears fight for their young
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Published in Opinion
When men fail to stand up and be counted, a mother’s love is a fearsome sight.
Letters: Cap tourist numbers
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Cook Islands Tourism has always been at the forefront of government departments because they are both strategic in their decision-making and this is based on research.
Letters: 'Our laws seek to protect a way of life'
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, You report (“Hopes pinned on Constitution to sway committee”, November 16) comments made by the Cook Islands Law Society with regard to the criminalisation of same-sex relationships.
Kata Nov 18
Monday 18 November 2019 | Published in Kata
Norman George: Lengthy unjustified adjournments of Parliament a thing of the past
Monday 18 November 2019 | Published in Opinion
The Sift column has always equipped itself an investigative role by an in-depth study of critical issues, involving the public interest. In other words, it will sift and sieve the facts like turning over riverbed pebbles and shingles to look for gold. Once gold is struck, there is a loud exclamation, “Gotcha!”
Opinion: We may grapple with a changing world but we must never let go of each other
Saturday 16 November 2019 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
Let us disagree, and disagree strongly, but never should we let go of each other in the process and see each other as enemies.
Letters: Dangerous to rely on 25yo laws
Saturday 16 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I don’t wish to cast a sour note – but it concerns me that the announcement regarding the presentation of “law books” to the library will suggest to the public that this will be a convenient research venue to find out what the law is on any given subject.
Letters: Bringing country to its knees
Saturday 16 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The function of Parliament in Rarotonga is being denied by the elected members of each electorate.
Letters: Yes helmets saves lives, but is this really the problem!
Friday 15 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
How about looking into the alcohol side of things first, because all major fatal accidents are alcohol-related.
Letters: You don't need to be a neuroscientist
Friday 15 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Some mamas won’t be happy if the helmet law is changed but safety is important for every road user. Drink-drivers will always get the blame, but if you didn’t know:
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