Opinion
Letter: Plastic ‘carvings’
Friday 28 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Mr Editor Many of the hundreds of tourists swarming off the big cruise liners like an invasion end up at Punanga Nui Market and stand in front of the big display labeled, "Cook Islands Necklaces" at $9 each - the ones that left China at 50 cents or so, plastic "carvings".
Te Tuhi Kelly: Focus on the future of our villages
Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party states there has been much sabre rattling going on with regards to people talking to him about getting rid of the Government.
Kata: NZ China meeting
Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: No such thing as luck
Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Mr, Mrs, Miss, Master Cartoonist, Ghost writer-artist (of CIs.news 25/02/25 Kata’s page 4), there is absolutely no such thing as luck, chance nor coincidence but faith, obedience and belief in Jesus Christ, who says in John 14:10 – 14: “Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11, Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works sake.
Letter: Dear Tin Soldier – “Stand at Ease” “Stand Easy”
Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Yes, we did receive much advice from about covering the 105mm L5 Howitzer on the day the gun was put in place. This advice came from a number of well-meaning consultants – builders, painters and also old Australian Gunners.
Letter: Dubiousness puzzling behaviour
Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, We cannot allow Mr Brown's statement that the NZ media and experts think the Cook Island nation are "too dumb" to realise the implications of its own decisions, go without comment.
Kata: NZ Media
Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Pet talk: Recognising pain in animals: A guide for pet owners
Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Pain in animals can be difficult to detect, as they often hide discomfort to avoid appearing vulnerable. Unlike humans, they cannot verbally communicate their pain, so it is essential for owners to understand the signs and types of pain their pets may experience, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Letter: Voters are watching
Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Mark Brown Accuses Experts Thinking "We Are Too Dumb"
Letter: No confidence motion clarification
Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The need for clarification and explanation of the current stalemate and confusion of the passage of the no confidence motion against the PM and cabinet can be resolved as follows:
Opinion: Cook Islands-China deals: ‘The devil is in the detail’
Tuesday 25 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
While the Action Plan 2025-2030 for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and a couple of MoU’s between the Cook Islands and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have been signed, Cook Islands local capacity and the political context needs to be examined more closely to understand some of the implications, writes Merita Tuari’i.
Kata: Met office
Tuesday 25 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Nomination for PM’s replacement
Tuesday 25 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Watching NZ PM Luxon on NZ TV this (yesterday) morning says the following, quote “We have no problem with the people of the Cook Islands.
Ruta Mave: Cook Islands, it’s time to wake up
Monday 24 February 2025 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
It has been an ice water wake up to 2025 with the proposed passport, and the China deal shaking up our relationship with New Zealand, we are going to build ports with China, all while their warships are firing live rounds off of Australia’s coast. And it’s only February.
Kata: Appropriation Bill
Monday 24 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Te Tuhi Kelly: ‘New Zealand must step up’
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters calling for a reset of the relationship with the Cook Islands, I think we need to look at this from a different perspective, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, leader of the Progressive Party.
Te Ipukarea Society: Citizen science to guide turtle conservation
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Environment, National, Opinion
Turtles are an integral part of marine ecosystems, and the Cook Islands is home to a few species, including the endangered Green Turtle and the critically endangered Hawksbill turtles.
Kata: Reset things
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Winston nothing to worry about
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Akatueraanga o te ManaTauranga
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Kia Orana I te aroa ngao o to tatou Atu ko Iesu Mesia. Teia te reo o te tata Salamo ko te Atua to tatou akapuanga e te maroiroi, e tauturu vaitata roa ia kia rokoia e te tumatetenga. (Salamo 46:1)