Opinion
Anthem change 'embarrassing'
Wednesday 16 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Puna Rakanui, Clerk of the House of Ariki has sure got the “conversation going” on changing the national anthem’s lyrics!
Super celebration
Tuesday 15 August 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Well done to all the performers, dancers, singers and drummers who took part in Te Maeva Nui this year. It was a wonderful celebration and every night my expectations were far exceeded. This is why I love the Cook Islands:
In support of new lagoon cruise on Aitutaki
Tuesday 15 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Re Saturday’s smoke signaller who asked why Koka Lagoon Cruises is taking its business to Aitutaki.
More about faith and Christianity
Tuesday 15 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Monday’s letter from “Unionist,” printed in Monday’s CINews, is quite incorrect.
Burning plastic a headache for visitors
Tuesday 15 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Along with a couple of hundred other delegates, I attended an international fisheries conference last week at the National Auditorium in Avarua.
Abuses of power must be resisted
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Opinion
In my CINews column last week, I urged the public not to allow the Cook Islands to become a one-party country.
Court to head north after 50-year absence
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Opinion
I believe the last time the Land Court sat in the Northern Cooks was some 50 years ago.
Angels the messengers of divine wisdom
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Opinion
Do you believe in angels?
What is faith and what is fact?
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Opinion
CI News correspondent ‘Unionist’ has created plenty of interest and controversy with his frequent letters about workers’ rights. This week, following the controversial visit to Rarotonga of a group belonging to what has been described as a sect, “Unionist” turns his attention to the subject of faith.
Smiley might be busy, but evidence seems lacking
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Regarding Wilkie Rasmussen’s explanation of how busy Smiley Heather has been lately, Smiley needs to actually show results, not just get busy!
Flag row raises questions about process
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Opinion
There has been much talk around the change made by the House of Ariki to our national anthem, and the inclusion of the “coined” or transliterated English words “Cook Islands” or Kuki Airani.
Ariki should focus on more urgent issues
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The recent unanimous decision by our paramount chiefs to change the lyrics of our national anthem recently illustrates why the House of Ariki has no mana.
Still in the dark on licence rules
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
My partner and I have just returned to New Zealand after eight days’ holiday in Rarotonga. It was our first time to the island.
Bike licence laws need rethink
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In regard to recent articles in CINews about motorbike licences, a story on Thursday of last week indicated police could process 36 applicants a day, clearly not enough to cope with demand.
Outcome of game clear before it started
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The writing was on the wall that the Cook Islands was going to have a tough game against Tahiti.
Bible critic ignores matter of context
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Regarding the Bible verses a letter-writer used earlier this week in what in my opinion is an attempt to appear clever and to taint God’s Word, a little thing called context is needed.
CIP government seems addicted to cash from Chinese
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
If the government is willing to back Pa Ariki in getting the old Sheraton project revived, it means they must have signed up with the Chinese for financial assistance, because Puna only has eyes for them when it comes to selling off our country.
CIRU tackled over qualifier loss
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Disappointed” is something of an understatement in describing how I felt when our boys went down 13-9 to Tahiti in a Rugby World Cup qualifier last Friday.
Look elsewhere for a real political crisis
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Wilkie Rasmussen (CINews August 7), urges voters to give the Demos what he claims their “turn” at being government, or face “political crisis.”
Large crowd enjoys annual police dinner
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The annual dinner of the Retired Police and Veterans Association on the night of August 4 delivered the organisers a pleasant surprise in the form of a large crowd.
« Previous 1 … 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 … 656 Next »