Opinion
Answers needed over visitor's death
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I feel for the Australian family who lost their son to the consequences of his holiday here on Rarotonga a week or two back.
Small fleet, but mighty big fishing boats!
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
Last Friday’s public meeting presumably called by the House of Ariki to discuss the EU purse seining deal really backfired for the government. Lots of omissions by MMR’s Ben Ponia,who must think we can’t read.
Tiare Taporo news revives bad memories
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
My heart cried when I saw the photos and videos via social media, regarding the Tiare Taporo’s current sail to Tongareva.
What about us?
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Can someone tell me please why rental car firms seem to be taking over a huge number of parks at the airport?” a smoke signaller says. “What about ordinary members of the public who use the airport? Don’t we matter anymore?”
No crime in being born stupid
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
What desperation could be driving the Puna government’s determination to sign up the Spanish purse seine deal against the wishes of most Cook Islanders?
Pests didn't come from Cook Islands
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
While I appreciate what he is saying, may I just remind Mr Passfield from TIS that it was Europeans who introduced various pests to the Cook Islands, including vines that are now choking our bush, ship rats that threaten our birds, and no doubt cats that are also a threat to our birds and probably to our native and endemic moko too.
Read the plan before you start criticising
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I refer to your lead article of April 29, headed “Luxury plans for Penrhyn hub” and point out a couple of anomalies?
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.
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