Opinion
Time to end pageant disunity
Tuesday 8 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The first Miss Rarotonga was held in 1960, 15 years after the Second World War and five years before Cook Islands became self-governing.
Boxing, politics and gay rights
Monday 7 September 2015 | Published in Opinion
Tropical Chronicles – Wilkie Rasmussen I have heard of the sport of boxing being referred to as the “gentleman’s sport”.
Whale-watch letter raises disturbing issues
Monday 7 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The letter to the Editor dated September five and headlined, ‘Talk of whale-watching ban ‘disturbing’, is in itself disturbing.
Why Cook Islanders don't want to come home
Monday 7 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Why would PM Puna be surprised that Cook Islanders in New Zealand are not rushing to boats and planes and flocking home?
Whale research real team effort
Friday 4 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was shocked and appalled to read Wednesday’s letter to the Cook Island News regarding Nan Hauser’s research in Rarotonga.
Large signs create 'litter' problem
Friday 4 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have always lived in village of Titikaveka.
Whale researcher truly cares
Thursday 3 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have collaborated with Nan Hauser on Oceania humpback whale research for eight years. In those eight years, I have learned many things about Nan.
Flying in style
Thursday 3 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Why are our precious politicians travelling business class to New Zealand?
So where did the money go?
Thursday 3 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In the case of Manihiki getting money from the contingency fund, can we recap what Richard Neves told your paper on August 28?
Time to change the way we vote
Thursday 3 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We expose and complain about the excessive spending and corrupt actions of the leaders of the government, but it is revealing that the Cook Islands Party still says nothing about these matters at all.
Pensioners still doing quite well
Thursday 3 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It may be useful for those living in the Cook Islands and collecting New Zealand pensions to know and understand that:
Talk of whale watching ban 'disturbing'
Wednesday 2 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have visited Rarotonga a few times and know great people there who ensure I have a marvellous time on the water while I’m on island, especially as one of my favourite pastimes is trolling or cruising on a boat.
Pension news is gratifying
Wednesday 2 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Re the front page article in CI News on Saturday, I’m gratified to learn that local pension payouts to New Zealand expats may be reviewed by government.
Auckland revisited – and that All Black list
Wednesday 2 September 2015 | Published in Opinion
It is often said that a week off The Rock makes a difference.
Mysteries surround land deal
Tuesday 1 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is a mystery that both the PM (who is a lawyer) and Crown Law do not realise that only the court can investigate and decide who the landowners are when dealing with land matters.
Toilet closure needs an explanation
Tuesday 1 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to publicly invite the chief executive or the property manager, or the chairman of the board of Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), to please explain why the ladies toilets at Raro Fried Chicken, on the Avarua wharf, was locked on Friday and Saturday nights this past weekend.
Pay up now, we need to shop
Monday 31 August 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am a landowner where there is a lease to the Crown on our family land.
Questions just have to be asked
Monday 31 August 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor. I am sorry, I have to continue asking questions about the payment for the Manihiki solar land.
PM hiding behind the coconut trees
Monday 31 August 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, What interesting letters and comments the general public have been making about PM Puna, yet he still hides behind his Manihiki coconut tree ignoring these burning issues.
Sweet tooth for fad deals
Monday 31 August 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Can someone please confirm that the big coloured signboard announcing “the new Constitution Park” is nothing more than an assignment given to the graphic arts students at Tereora?
« Previous 1 … 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 … 657 Next »