Opinion
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.
DPM triumphs
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Culture minister Teariki Heather has done it it again.
Bible inconsistencies matter of interpretation
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana, Pastor Cargill.
Street poll tells the story about beliefs
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It has been a little over a week since the crazy Christians arrived in Rarotonga – you know, the folk who think Jesus was re-reincarnated as a Korean guy.
Demo changes give party some new life
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Recent happenings in the Demo hierarchy are a positive trend that shows new life in the Opposition camp.
'Quiet' leader has a very busy schedule
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
A smoke signal in an edition of CINews last week that referred to Opposition leader William “Smiley” Heather as being too quiet.
CINews columnist Thomas Tarurongo Wynne replies:
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Firstly, thank you Natasha for your response.
Pastor's views on sexual abuse issues
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am writing in response to the opinion piece in Saturday’s paper by columnist Thomas Wynne.
To the secretary of Culture: Thanks, but no thanks!
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Thanks but no thanks, Anthony Turua.
The road to success for the Demo Party
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Opinion
Flattery does not work for me, especially when it is unbelievably exaggerated.
Miss Cook Islands could do with a different name
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
They should rename the Miss Cook Islands pageant the Miss Rarotonga pageant since only Raro kids don’t know how to speak Cook Islands Maori. One thing that seems to have been missed by organisers and judges is that language is a huge part of our identity. Go figure!
Meaningful gift a real surprise
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Opinion
When I went to visit an elderly neighbour, I called out, tapped on the door. “Just a minute,” she said, and then welcomed me in.
Winning votes far from easy
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Opinion
The total number of voters for the Ivirua by-election is 80.
Church silent on issue of child abuse
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Opinion
Often, young children are abused by adults they know, and this has happened for decades.
Muri can afford to pay for their road
Wednesday 2 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I was reading an article the other week regarding our Takuvaine Valley road. Someone was asking why the Government was more concerned in fixing the Valley road when they should be fixing the road in Muri where there are more visitors on holiday.
Why so many empty seats?
Wednesday 2 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Ministry of Culture secretary Anthony Turua has provided a response to this letter. His comments are printed in bold italic below:
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