Opinion

Kata: Trump

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

RUTA MAVE: Cook Islands should invest in agriculture, not marijuana and seabed mining

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

If the question is “What are the Crook Islands good for?”, the shameful answer is that they are good at begging for money, but shameful at giving it to help others, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion

Kata: Ministry of Justice

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Kata: International Law

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Letter: Leave us alone already

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.

Letters to the Editor

Kata: Cannabis

Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Pet Talk: ‘Don’t eat reef fish, or feed it to your pets’

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.

Opinion

Letter: New Vaimaanga development

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.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Noisy motorbikes a menace

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.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Why fix something that isn’t broken?

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?

Letters to the Editor

Kata: Crown Minister

Monday 2 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Ruth Mave: Take every opportunity, who knows where it will lead

Monday 2 October 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Wood Allen said 80 per cent of success is turning up.

Editorials

Letter: ‘Sky high’ air ticket prices

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.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Their vehicles are not only illegal, but just plain awful

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.

Letters to the Editor

Virtues in Paradise: The Virtues effect – Making a difference

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.

Opinion

Te Maeva Nui NZ: A showcase and celebration of our uniqueness

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.