Opinion

Kata: Tourism contract

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Kata

Kata

Velo o te Moana: Spear of the Ocean

Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Return to Pukapuka

The young men stood on the beach not sure their first vaka would float. “No one thought we could complete her,” said Marurai Marurai, Pukapukan master vaka carver and teacher.

Return to Pukapuka

Will we have potable tap water or not?

Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The Mato Vai detailed design team apparently raised the topic of disinfection of the completed water supply as being needed to ensure the water is safe to drink.

Letters to the Editor

All that's good about 'island time'

Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In light of the recent letters regarding the interpretation of ‘Island time’ in Rarotonga I thought I would add my view of what I see ‘island time’ as being ... from the perspective of a returning Cook Islander.

Letters to the Editor

Smokies: Licence to kill

Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

Posted on Twitter this week: “My brother walks into the police station, says he left his license in Aus & gets a Raro license asap. He doesn't even have one in Aus!"

Smoke Signals

Kata: Power crisis

Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Kata

Kata

Aitutaki mossies a major problem

Friday 8 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to voice some serious concerns here on Aitutaki with the high number of mosquitos.

Letters to the Editor

Small steps can make life beautiful

Friday 8 August 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise

Have you ever wished for a more loving relationship, a healthier diet or a fitter body, but felt it was beyond your reach?

Virtues in Paradise

Kata: Water leaks

Thursday 7 August 2014 | Published in Kata

Kata

Positive Demo campaign… yeah right

Thursday 7 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, If the Demos call their campaigning positive and refreshing, I wonder what they would consider negative and irresponsible campaigning.

Letters to the Editor

Kata: Bishop investigation

Wednesday 6 August 2014 | Published in Kata

Kata

Te Maeva Nui had its shortcomings

Tuesday 5 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Now that the Maeva Nui Constitution Celebrations are over, it really is important that Government and the organisers take serious note about many shortcomings of our celebrations.

Letters to the Editor

Culture no excuse for lack of planning

Tuesday 5 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I read the response to a call for professionalism in the Te Maeva Nui parade and basic efficiency and courtesy to the people who had come to watch a display of the Cook Islands culture.

Letters to the Editor

Aitutaki sand mining an eyesore

Tuesday 5 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, We have recently returned from our second holiday in Aitutaki and have holidayed on many Pacific Islands in the past but Aitutaki is the only island we have wanted to return to, in fact we have booked again for two weeks in 2015.