Opinion
“Sit down boy” and “rise up the man”
Sunday 19 February 2017 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
Violence is a language. It is a language often expressed by men but also by women and its ability to communicate pain is second to none.
What children need
Sunday 19 February 2017 | Published in Opinion
Children are blessings placed in our arms for protection and love. From birth, they have sensitive emotional radar, and are very aware of what is going on around them.
Fire station great community asset
Friday 17 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I wish to convey my sincere congratulations to Alistair Macquarie, Arthur Pickering and Shane Napa along with the rest of the Takitumu Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Criticism ignores important points
Friday 17 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Thanks to the smoke signaller who came up with some interesting comments regarding my criticism of government selecting Austrailian Denis McDermott, to head the Commission of Inquiry into 2016’s shooting incident.
Bank fees take hour's wage
Friday 17 February 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“After withdrawing money from the BSP ATM with my ANZ ATM card because the ANZ machine in Muri doesn’t work,
Maggie: 'Call parliament or resign'
Thursday 16 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Once again I bring an important matter to the attention of the public. I want to voice my concern at the lack of sitting of parliament.
A health tragedy waiting to happen
Thursday 16 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The Health secretary’s letter published in CI News on February 13 describes a tragedy just waiting to happen.
Courthouse steps never-ending job
Thursday 16 February 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
The never-ending saga of the courthouse steps never seems to end, a smoke signaller says.
Drink-driving policy murky
Wednesday 15 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Did you know that we have a zero tolerance policy for drink-driving in the Cook Islands?
Less haste please!
Wednesday 15 February 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“To the lady I spotted driving through Tupapa on Monday morning, please slow down,” a smoke signaller says.
Urgent action needed on alcohol abuse
Wednesday 15 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
There has been no word from government on the problem of alcohol abuse in our country.
Bertram claim incorrect
Wednesday 15 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The report of Dr Bertram, regurgitated in part in CI News last Saturday, is wrong about company tax.
Tolerance and compassion the keywords
Wednesday 15 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
For many years, Cook Islanders have openly and graciously welcomed all visitors to our humble, lovely and beautiful shores.
Story sheds new light on waterfalls road incident
Tuesday 14 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I want to commend Florence Syme-Buchannan on her article about the Wigmores Waterfall Road and the incident involving the two tourists.
Fee imposed to pay for road maintenance
Tuesday 14 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
There has been a certain amount of negative press with regard to the fee imposed to use the road up to the Papua waterfall (aka Wigmores waterfall).
Another side of Papua road story
Tuesday 14 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
There are always two sides to the story and as one mama said, there are many landowners up in the Papua road area and no-one seems to know where the money is going.
ICI needs to inform us
Tuesday 14 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I see from a story in Monday’s paper the Papua waterfall road sign has been re-written and spelt correctly this time.
Investing in youth and our future
Tuesday 14 February 2017 | Published in Opinion
From the Prime Minister/No ko i te Parai Minita Nothing gives me more pleasure than seeing our young ones get the opportunity to grow and learn and have that growth and learning supported by your government.
Nurse practitioners have advanced training
Monday 13 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Nurse Practitioners are advanced trained registered nurses with midwifery qualification as well as additional diagnostic and treatment management components in their NP training.
Leaders let someone else take the flak
Monday 13 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
So when the going gets tough, the PM and DPM appoint a temporary minister to take the flak and to go into battle when it should be them leading the way.
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