Opinion
Staying ourselves, despite the changes
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Opinion
Grabbing my hand, she pulled me closer and said, “You must never, never, ever let the essence of this place and the people change.
Customs chief questions review findings
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In response to your front page article on Thursday headlined “How did they miss the guns?”, I’d like to point out that the container in question was imported into Rarotonga six years before the shooting incident, and was searched thoroughly by two Customs Officers, two Biosecurity officers and two police officers (with narcotics dogs) at the time.
A scientist's view on evolution
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Contrary to Nick Carter’s ideas in his recent letter to the editor (CI News March 29), evolution does not require the transformation of a fish into a cat (or the sudden appearance of a fully-formed human brain, for that matter!)
Carved archway wonderful work
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Heartfelt thanks to Mike and Awhitia Tavioni for carving such a magnificent RSA memorial archway that takes my breath away each time I drive by.
Common sense solution to sand issue
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It appears the National Environment Service support the mining of sand on Rarotonga, as evidenced by the numerous applications they have consented to.
Lessons on answering the phone needed
Wednesday 29 March 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Frequent customers of the Land Division of the Ministry of Justice may not be thrilled with the recently-announced decision to close the doors on Tuesdays while Land Division staff are in “training”, a smoke signaller observes.
Get that 50nm zone passed in parliament
Wednesday 29 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am responding to the item in CI News on Thursday March 23 relating to the 50nm exclusion zone for commercial fishing.
Evidence of evolution a bit fishy
Wednesday 29 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I write regarding the article in CI News on March 27 regarding Blenny fish indicating evidence of evolution due to them experiencing life in and out of water.
Scooter rego too high
Tuesday 28 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I still can’t comprehend why we have to pay $62 to register a scooter and only $38 for a car and $44 for a pickup truck.
More finger pointing still to come
Monday 27 March 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Clearly a lot of finger-pointing already going on with regard to the double murder/suicide in Vaimaanga …
Please complete road to save our cars!
Monday 27 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It’s great that the work has begun on the road in Takuvaine Valley, but when, oh when, is the new seal going to go on?
Learning a lot about weather
Monday 27 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
After reading the CI News article in Thursday’s paper regarding the open day at the Cook Islands
Alcohol, not guns, is the real danger
Monday 27 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I write to you to voice my opposing view to a statement by Terea Mataiapo Paul Allsworth, president of the Koutu Nui in the CI News recently.
'Back in my day,' an age-old refrain
Monday 27 March 2017 | Published in Opinion
“The world is passing through troublous times.
Unity government won't help country
Friday 24 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The cornerstone to a robust democracy and effective government in any country - big or small, is a proactive opposition.
Diplomacy benefits entire nation
Friday 24 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Being small in size and geographically isolated has never been an impediment for our nation.
Driver of the week
Thursday 23 March 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
There are so many contenders for Driver of the Week, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for the smoke-signalling judge of the contest to make a decision. However, the winner – or winners, this time are the local pair on a motorbike who rode around the seawall on Sunday evening as it was getting dark, way, way over the speed limit – and with the headlight turned off. Oh, and there were no safety helmets in sight.
More on Rose Brown's move to opposition
Thursday 23 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
As is the case with your letter writer, “Coming up Roses”, there are many people who know the true circumstances of opposition parliamentary leader’s Rose Brown’s decision to join forces with the members of the opposition.
Biodegradable plates a pleasant surprise
Thursday 23 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Sometimes life can drag you down and despite all your best efforts to stay positive and hopeful, you can become sceptical that things can and will change for the better and that when a person or business promises better environmental practices that they will actually follow through.
How does ministry get away with it?
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Your letter writer on Monday this week voiced surprise at the size of the fines imposed on two companies for failure to pass PAYE deductions on to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management.
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