Opinion
Letter: Privacy versus public interest
Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
This fiasco surrounding the Ombudsman’s Office and its supposed enquiry into allegations against our former Police Commissioner must stop.
Pet Talk: Foods to avoid feeding cats and dogs to prevent gastric obstructions
Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
As pet owners, we often want to share our favourite snacks with our furry companions. However, some foods can pose serious health risks to cats and dogs, particularly those that can cause foreign body obstruction, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Letter: Agriculture refutes TTV claims
Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I would like the CEO of TTV (To Tatou Vai) to retract his statement printed in the Cook Islands News on Wednesday 10th July pertaining to MOA (Ministry of Agriculture) not responding to TTV for a meeting.
Kata: Burglars
Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Michael Tavioni: Proposed water charges: A betrayal of the people?
Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Water is one of the most essential resources we have, required by everyone in order to stay alive. This present Cook Islands Coalition Government thinks that it is their right to charge for water to those who elected them into office, writes Michael Tavioni BEM.
Letter: National flag proposal draws ire
Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Re the opinion article on rethinking of the national flag, by Thomas Wynne on 13.7.24.
Kata: Health police
Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Accountability, trust in public administration
Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Public administration plays a crucial role in safeguarding the interests of both public servants and the broader community, ensuring trust in the management and delivery of state services.
Ruta Mave: Water tariff public consultations a tick-box exercise?
Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The Rarotongan public has short memories because they are once again attending these meetings as with other government led consultations with a false expectation of being listened to, writes Ruta Mave.
Kata: Long term rental
Saturday 13 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Thomas Wynne: Rethinking the national flag for the future
Saturday 13 July 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As our 60th anniversary approaches next year as a self-governing country, flags serve as powerful emblems of nationalism and identity. They represent a nation’s values, history and aspirations, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
KATA: PAC Chair
Friday 12 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Health conference
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: TTV’s response ‘holds no water’
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The register of stakeholders who participated in April 2024 water tariff meetings includes Te Aponga Uira and Vodafone (Cook Islands organics group challenges incoming water tariffs, calls for meeting, July 10).
Kata: ECNALUBMA
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Stationing ambulances strategically can save lives
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Here’s my comment on “Emergency response time questioned” and Secretary of Health Bob Williams’ reply.
Kata: African Swine Fever
Tuesday 9 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Emergency response time questioned
Tuesday 9 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I am an American staying at Te Manava Resort, and was involved with the lifesaving efforts made to help the man who unfortunately passed away at Pacific Resort on Sunday morning (Underlying conditions may have contributed to tourist drowning, Cook Islands News, July 2). Here is my perspective.
Kata: $$$Police
Monday 8 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Ruta Mave: ‘When we don’t receive, we feel deceived’
Monday 8 July 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
We believe that after they are voted in, we will receive. When we don’t receive, we feel deceived, writes Ruta Mave.
