Opinion
Letter: Religion
Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Readers of the Cook Islands News were treated yesterday to a front page with a Minister of the Crown telling the world, and our potential visitors, that one of the most prominent religions on earth are breaking our laws while on the second page we see a parade of people marching on the main road celebrating the Confirmation of youngsters that have been indoctrinated from infancy into that other prominent religion.
Letter: Religious Act ‘an embarrassment’
Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Despite the excellent letter by Heinz Matysik of Matysik & Marshall P.C. in your paper questioning whether the Religious Restrictions Act 1975 was enforceable Minister (Vaine) Mokoroa was reported in the lead article of your newspaper on 27 November, 2024 as saying that Muslims “should not be operating” because they are not registered with him as Minister of Justice.
Kata: Sky temple
Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Driving stunt
Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Ruta Mave: Questioning the legality of another’s belief
Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Everyone just wants to live a life of mundane tasks and group socialisation. They want to wake up and interact with family and pets. Go to work or school, complete tasks of growth challenge or wage earning, writes Ruta Mave.
Letter: 7s disappointment
Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
My name is Maia Samuela, and I am the President of Cook Islands Rugby New Zealand (CIRNZ). I am writing in response to the article published on November 15, 2024, regarding the upcoming Oceania 7s tournament.
Kata: Cocktail order
Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Fire
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Deep sea mining
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Smokies
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals
Deep sea mining ‘roadshow’ in NZ
Thomas Wynne: Who wrote our founding document?
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This is part one of three articles on the writing and founding of our Cook Islands Constitution. By Thomas Wynne.
Virtues in Paradise: Unconditional thanksgiving
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
My birth country, which is fractured and divided as never before, has held a presidential election leaving half the country cheering for victory and the other half grieving the loss of cherished ideals and gob smacked at the power now wielded by leaders they do not trust. By Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Kata: Stress hormone
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Te Ipukarea Society: Hawksbill health needs close monitoring
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Turtle tracking through the use of photos to identify individual turtle movements around Rarotonga has continued for a second consecutive year.
Kata: PERCA
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Legalise pakalolo, fight hard drugs
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The flow of heroin,cocaine,fentanyl and methamphetamines into Rarotonga is unmatched and these hard core drugs are taking a real foothold in the demise of many Cook Islanders and our society as a whole.
Pet talk: Pets impact on mental health
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Pets have long been considered beloved members of the family, offering unconditional love and companionship. In recent years, scientific research has validated what pet owners have always felt: the positive impact of pets on mental health is profound.
Letter: What is this RAC?
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The article in your Tuesday, 19 November edition (RAC to address mosque legality) raises a number of interesting issues.
Letter: Lopsided misleading consultation
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
E-communications between us and attendees at Monday night's government lead SBMA presentation to the Auckland Cook Islands community describes yet another, lop sided consultation, which also included misleading information.