Opinion

My 3c worth

Thursday 11 July 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Kia orana editor, I understand that if the Pacific Games event is for an international qualifying event, then ‘open’ eligibility applies (depending on that international federation’s rules). I believe league Nines fulfils this criteria so the majority of both the men’s and women’s teams came from overseas.

Asking parents about meth

Thursday 11 July 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In early 2017 I wrote to the then Minister of Health and asked if he would co-ordinate a meeting between his departments of Health and Justice, together with Education and Police, to discuss how government might take a co-ordinated approach to the coming Meth epidemic. The Minister was not convinced the issue was a priority.

Kata July 11

Thursday 11 July 2019 | Published in Kata

We must demand research on water chlorine

Wednesday 10 July 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Government should stop misleading us about chlorine in our water supply.

Editorial: Who is responsible for Games blunder?

Wednesday 10 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Opinion

The swimming team’s admission it recklessly sent four athletes to the Pacific Games in flagrant breach of eligibility rules is not just embarrassing for team management; it is distressing for those now banned from competing.

Opinion My 2c worth- Liam Ratana in Apia

Wednesday 10 July 2019 | Published in Opinion

The new eligibility criteria at the 2019 Pacific Games restrict Pacific nations from being able to compete at their best.

Kata July 10

Wednesday 10 July 2019 | Published in Kata

Editorial: Asbestos victim: 'He went through hell'

Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Opinion

As a journalist, some people’s stories stick with you. I remember the story of Des Sayegh.

Will cars stop them walking?

Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The purchase of four electric cars for ministers costing $60,000 is interesting, considering Raro Cars were selling Nissan Leaf cars for $17,000 retail each – an affordable option and one that would mean more cars for cash.

Kata July 9

Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Published in Kata

Norman George: Who owes our elderly people a duty of care? Who is thy keeper?

Monday 8 July 2019 | Published in Opinion

And Cain talked with his brother Abel: and it came to pass when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and slew him. And the Lord said unto Cain, “Where is Abel thy brother?” And he said, “I know not. Am I my brother’s keeper?” (Cain and Abel/ Genesis 4:8-9)

Editorial: Today's news: sunny forecast for tourism trade

Monday 8 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Opinion

It’s a good week for Cook Islands on the world stage – and it’s only Monday ...

Kata July 8

Monday 8 July 2019 | Published in Kata

Letters: Blessed with enough for all

Saturday 6 July 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It was a very cold and chilly early morning on Tuesday, when many solar eclipse followers hoped for a clear morning to capture a good view.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: For God, Ariki and country

Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

As we celebrate yesterday’s Ui Ariki holiday, what role do they play in our society?

Letters: Chlorine concern is a fuss about nothing

Saturday 6 July 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I fail to see why all the fuss regarding chlorination of Raro's water supply.