Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, A large majority of Cook Islanders favour legalising medicinal cannabis, as of 2022, 64 per cent of the formal votes cast in the last election support legislation.
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Ciguatera poisoning, or as we know it, fish poisoning, occurs all over the world in animals and people. We can’t cure it in animals, all we can do is make them comfortable, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I refer to the letter regarding public concerns over the ring road (more of a horseshoe road really) which is being promoted as part of the development of the old Sheraton site.
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, It was with great delight that I read in Monday’s Cook Islands News (2/10/23), that there are at least two other persons on Rarotonga who share my frustration at the number of “noisy and illegal” motorbikes yahooing around various parts of Rarotonga.
Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Please can somebody tell me, why we are fixing something at a huge expense, that isn’t broken?
Monday 2 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Monday 2 October 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Wood Allen said 80 per cent of success is turning up.
Monday 2 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The letter writer Kuki Airani, Starlink Users, thinks that Air New Zealand ticket prices from Auckland to Rarotonga are justified on the grounds that they need to make a profit.
Monday 2 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Mr Editor, A recent reader's comment about a motorcyclist driving constantly through the middle of Avarua town requires some support.
Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
I have a friend who makes a profound difference in my life. She’s one of my greatest blessings. I’ve been reflecting on what it is about her that causes me to leave her presence more hopeful, happy, and confident -- ready to tackle life with fresh optimism, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
More than 1400 performers participated in the world’s largest Cook Islands event in Auckland this weekend as tens of thousands made their way through the gates of the Trust Arena to celebrate who we are, our culture, our Reo and each other, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, In this paper on 20-5-23, the Ministry of Health Secretary Bob Williams said, “It is essential that public consultation is undertaken to allow for medicinal cannabis to be imported, prescribed and produced in the Cook Islands”.
Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I hear Tourism Cook Island is embarking on another round of safety guidelines and regulation for turtle tour operators at Avaavaroa.
Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
If it’s costing only $NZ 150,000 for Pacific Island Forum leaders meeting in Rarotonga in November, then, that’s cheap. Any leaders meeting anywhere tends to hit the million mark these days because they are such bourgeois affairs. Rajend Naidu