Opinion

Letter: Medicinal cannabis debate

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, An anonymous letter writer, in this paper, the Cook Islands News, made statements about myself and medicinal cannabis that are false.

Kata: Budget

Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Dr Michael Baer: Pa Enua visits for work ‘but still a pleasure’

Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Opinion, Pet Talk

I have been very lucky. Travelling to the outer islands regularly has become part of my job. In the last fortnight I have been to Mauke and Aitutaki. I went for work, but it was still a pleasure, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.

Kata: Arctic

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Opinion page

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I’m sure this letter, probably will not be published. But maybe you might take some advice, you need to change the name “Opinion /Tumu Manako” page to the “Steve Boggs wants to get stoned legally” page.

Letter: What’s in a number?

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It has been interesting to see the juggling of gross domestic product (GDP) figures in various reports regarding the economy over the course of the last 14 months.

Kata: Medical Marijuana

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Ruta Mave: Open and honest transparency in sport and government

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Knowing corruption happens and saying nothing, means you accept it and allow them to be voted in again, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: State of Christianity

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The Saturday issue of Cook Islands News offers a timely capsule of the state of Christianity in the Cook Islands.

Letter: Endangering our health and wealth

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Last week in Bangkok, Thailand, Prime Minister Mark Brown rightfully criticised rich countries for not doing enough to control climate change and encouraged a shift towards grants (a gift that does not have to be paid back) to help ease the financial burden of poorer countries.

Kata: Chickens dropping dead

Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne : No place like home

Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Good advice and good counsel, along with lines of accountability, are critical if we are to have good management and good governance – be it our spiritual life, our government or our own lives and families, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Kata: CI National security policy

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Our PM on the CNA TV channel

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I was watching the CNA channel on TV yesterday and they showed an interview with our PM Mark Brown.

Letter: Disparity in road conditions?

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Being a tourist to this beautiful island nation, we couldn’t help but notice the difference in the maintenance of the road on the eastern compared to the western side.

Kata: France

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Island CEO

Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Ruta Mave: Cherish your mother, she created you

Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Motherhood is not easy, if it were, then fathers would do it, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: Medicinal cannabis plan

Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have some very good news. This good news was right there in front of me all this time but I overlooked it.

Thomas Wynne: Public money must be treated with respect and accountability

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, famously said, “A nation's budget is a reflection of its priorities and values.” He emphasised that government spending reveals the true intentions and concerns of a nation’s government.