Opinion
Struggling with doubt? Welcome to humanity!
Monday 21 August 2017 | Published in Opinion
I was sitting with my wife this week and talking frankly about areas of doubt that I struggle with.
Tourists at risk from our road conditions
Friday 18 August 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Why are the police picking on tourists and making out they are trying to protect them from harm with all these ridiculous rules on helmets and licences?
National Environment Service director Joseph Brider replies:
Friday 18 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The National Environment Service (NES) thanks the public for their concerns and appreciates the opportunity extended to participate in this forum. The National Environment Service apologises for any misunderstanding that the complainant received when seeking answers to the questions raised.
Sand mining raises serious issues
Friday 18 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Recently I have been riding my bike into town past the old Turangi recycling centre where there have been diggers sand mining for some weeks now.
It's nothing to worry about
Thursday 17 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In a Smoke Signal in CINews last Saturday a question was raised by some kind of “worrier” who prefers to hide behind the smoke screen to air his/her concerns.
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.
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