Opinion
Mindfulness key to savouring life
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Opinion
Last night, instead of accompanying my husband Dan to the beach where he takes his nightly sunset photos, I opted to stay home and watch a video, one I had seen before.
Free water promise isn't what it seems
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Once again the government continues to mislead our people by believing they are backing down on charging for water usage and that it will be offered for free.
Roads are busy, so make sure you take care
Friday 29 April 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
With lots of tourists on the island at present, driving is getting pretty hazardous, what with people who have never ridden a scooter in their lives before, wobbling their merry way around our so-called roads. Take care out there, everyone.
TIS president speaks up on purse seining
Friday 29 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I have been quiet for a long time, but feel the time has come when I must speak up on the purse seining issue.
Going electric makes good sense
Thursday 28 April 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
Germany is the latest nation to announce a scheme to subsidise the purchase of all-electric vehicles.
Free water great news
Thursday 28 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It is fantastic news for the country that government has decided not to charge for residential use of water.
Catch a cat and help save our birds
Thursday 28 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I have just caught another stray cat and Esther Honey has again helped the Cook Islands by desexing it.
Gallipolli movie a very special event
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
A heartfelt meitaki maata to all those responsible for organising the once-only special screening of the animated movie 25 April at the Empire Theatre on Anzac Day.
Clearing the air over television contract work
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am responding to correct a “disclaimer” printed in the Cook Islands Herald on April 13, 2016.
Will our MPs get double time for Queen's birthday?
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
If Parliament has been called for June 6, as Minister Mark Brown was saying on TV, will the staff of Parliament be paid double time for working on a public holiday?
Deliberate deception
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
That Ministry of Marine Resources secretary Ben Ponia continues to tell untruths about the EU deal just shows he doesn’t have the best interest of the Cook Islands people at heart.
Kids on utes 'incredibly dangerous'
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It’s good to see supportive parents arriving at CIFA with loads of kids for the current series of soccer, but not so good to see the kids sitting on the sides of ute trays.
One shipping company a bad idea
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
A few months back, the vessel Tiare Moana attempted to pull out of its service to us here in the Cook Islands.
In the circle of caring...
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
One of the jobs I loved most was as Spiritual Care director at a hospice, serving the dying and their families.
About those clothing allowances
Friday 22 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
There has been a lot of talk of what politicians and benefits from while on tour.
Don't ditch the witchcraft law
Friday 22 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Thank you to Norman George for bringing to our attention Section 165 of the Crimes Act 1969 which relates to witchcraft, an offence punishable by six months imprisonment for anyone who pretends to practice some kind of witchcraft, sorcery or undertakes to tell fortunes.
If you don't like it, don't write
Friday 22 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
May I respond to your ghost (anonymous) writer KISS who wrote the letter headlined,“Tepaki letters tough going,” by pointing out that I only write in response to letters written about me or concerning me – it’s called “tit for tat.”
TIS just sticks to facts
Friday 22 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Te Ipukarea Society is often criticised by elements within Government of “spreading misinformation.”
Puna's promise to sue NZ paper forgotten
Thursday 21 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
One thing that has never been mentioned or discussed in the media since it happened last year is the incident where the PM said he would sue a New Zealand newspaper for claiming that he had plans to drop New Zealand passports and seek Cook Islands membership of the United Nations
Obsolete offences a fascinating read
Thursday 21 April 2016 | Published in Opinion
There are some quite interesting offences left over from old times whose useful purposes have long gone. I will highlight both useful and obsolete examples.
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