Opinion
Kata: Seniora Rubiales
Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: A deafening silence
Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Over the past couple of days there has been a deafening silence from the Ministry of Transport regarding the shipping industry issues raised in the Cook Islands News.
Kata: Fire
Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Much more than lip service, leaving no one behind
Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As I sit in the Cook Islands’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration at the government’s consultations on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and National Wellbeing in preparation for the 2023 SDGs Summit in September, I am filled with immense hope for the future that truly leaves no one behind, writes United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRCO) Themba Kalua.
Kata: Major importer
Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Pet Talk: Learning good behavior
Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Puppies are cute, they are soft and their proportions are such that they appeal to the protective aspects of our nature, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.
Letter: What’s happened to out game of football?
Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The nine to one thrashing by Tahiti of our national men’s football team on Monday night is our worst result in recent years.
Letter: Questions surrounding ‘concrete pads’ outside Apii Takitumu grounds
Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Kia Orana Editor, Can someone from ICI please explain to me what the purpose of building the two concrete structures out on the road at Takitumu Primary School was/is supposed to serve?
Kata: Starlink
Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: PM on release of Fukushima water
Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
One question that should be posed to our Prime Minister who has foolishly backed nuclear treated water dumping into Moana Nui A Kiva and the Japanese government.
Letter: Keep our beaches clean
Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I'm writing to give some (hopefully) constructive criticism of the rubbish on the beaches on your beautiful island.
Kata: Shopping
Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Ruta Mave: Be real, be authentic, be transparent
Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
They can debate climate change and how everyone else in the world needs to tighten their carbon emission belts while sitting smugly in new electric cars, that ticks some sustainability box.
Letter: Monopoly in Pacific shipping lanes
Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
To the Editor, Further to the report from Al Williams in Saturday’s paper.
Kata: Fukushima
Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: ‘Agriculture in these islands is broken’
Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Kia Orana Editor, I am a visitor to your beautiful islands and have been for many years observing the growth over time.
Thomas Wynne: We thank you
Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
On the 29th of January 2014, newly elected Member of Parliament for Christchurch East, the Honourable Munokoa Poto Williams, daughter of Nahora and Maryan Williams (nee Masters) stood up in Parliament delivering her maiden speech. By Thomas Wynne
Letter: Who’s pulling the strings?
Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, While the Prime Minister is too busy on his overseas trips, his Cabinet Minister George “Maggie” Angene appears to be running a racket by treating the Ministry of Cultural Development bank account like his personal piggy bank.
Kata: Trump
Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Aitutaki ‘booming’
Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Having just come back from a two-day work mission to Aitutaki, I was amazed to see the number of tourists, people, cars, heavy duty tricks, motorcycles . . . busy, busy scenes everywhere. No scene like it, even in Rarotonga.