Opinion
'Papa Norm has forgotten his past'
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Amnesia: I hope I spell it correctly. I think my good friend Papa Norman George has had such a large dose of it, he has forgotten his past.
Editorial: No excuses for hurting children
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Opinion
No excuses. That was the message handed down by the Court yesterday, in sentencing a woman for assaulting her little sister at school drop-off.
Kata June 26
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Published in Kata
Norman George: The insecurity of government by mood swings
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Published in Opinion
Oh, my nation of green fields, palm trees, waving in the breeze, with long stretches of white sandy beaches snaking into the distance, with a hinterland of undulating hills and rugged mountains, silently watching, weeping, weary of waiting for changes not yet coming.
'Put kikau broom to minister's backside'
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The behaviour of government in continuing to merrily mis-govern our people and country, with typically blithe disregard and blatant arrogance, has left a sour taste in the mouths of many. As a result of dismay, desperation and economic survival, many of our people have had little choice but to abandon our tiny paradise for “greener pastures” abroad.
Editorial: Treasure those who share from the heart
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
There’s a wonderful woman selling fruit at Punanga Nui Market every Saturday morning, who gave me a big telling off the first time I visited. I tried to buy my fruit with a $50 note – and she wasn’t impressed.
Kata June 25
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Published in Kata
Bishop: 'Go, and sin no more'
Monday 24 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Kia Orana and praise the name of Jesus! I write to voice the great sadness and grave concern of mine and those of my many community leaders who have approached and humbly requested that I write something to express how upset and angry they are.
EDITORIAL: Lead world by showing we're good employers
Monday 24 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
When the kids are yelling at you over which brand of cereal to buy, Health Star Ratings on the packet may not be foremost in your mind.
Kata June 24
Monday 24 June 2019 | Published in Kata
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: What do we stand for?
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
My family and I marched against the apartheid-backed Springbok Tour – so what stand must we take on Israel Folau?
Letter: Give police and nurses MPs' big pay rises
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana editor, When I heard of parliament sitting into the night this month, I said to my wife that the MPs were trying to justify their impending salary rise.
Editorial: Advice for Mark Brown on spending his $20 million
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
So, you are Minister of Finance Mark Brown and you discover a cool $20 million slipping around in the bottom of the glovebox – what do you do?
Kata June 22
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Published in Kata
Editorial: When politicians agree, something's amiss
Friday 21 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
The model of Parliamentary democracy we’ve inherited from Britain is a robust one. Westminster was one of the first to embed in law the idea of “Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition” – MPs whose very job it was to challenge and critique the government of the day.
MPs should donate big pay rises
Friday 21 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I see the Opposition MPs have decided to “collect” their pay rise.
Kata June 21
Friday 21 June 2019 | Published in Kata
Promises as open as wide blue sky
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I see in your newspaper an advertisement from Bluesky, in which they remind people to pay their bills in a timely manner. “Failure to pay your account may affect your credit rating within the Cook Islands,” the ad reads.
The Queen recognises queens; can't we?
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Thank you for your thoughtful editorial on Monday the 17th regarding the Elton John movie.
Editorial: Talbot raises both money and awareness
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Many, many words have been written in this newspaper about James Talbot’s stoic traverse of New Zealand 3200km Te Araroa trail.
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