Opinion
Kata: Swimming
Wednesday 8 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Church
Tuesday 7 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Te Tuhi Kelly: Cook Islands deserve a legacy of substance, not symbolism
Tuesday 7 January 2025 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As we are all aware, we will be celebrating 60 years of independence from our colonial masters New Zealand this year. This push by Prime Minister Mark Brown for a “symbolic representation of national pride and identity” through a separate Cook Islands passport has not been well thought out, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, leader of the Progressive Party.
Letter: Papa’anga, not akapapa
Tuesday 7 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Someone’s got to say it. Much as I enjoy reading your regular opinion pieces by Thomas Wynn, he unfortunately uses the wrong word for genealogy/family tree quite frequently in his writing.
Letter: Science, ideology and politicking
Tuesday 7 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, In reply to PM Mark Brown’s comment that he takes a scientific approach as opposed to our ideological approach.
Kata: Parliament Sitting
Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Ruta Mave: Passport proposal- A dangerous game of independence or a distraction?
Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
I do not know about you but I am asking myself what is going on? Is Prime Minister Mark Brown’s family being held hostage? Does he have a gun against his head? Why else would he persist against mounting public pressure to push for a passport for the Cook Islands? Ruta Mave writes.
Cook Islands passport proposal
Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Kia Orana e te Iti tangata Kuki Airani ite aroa maata o to tatou Atua ko Iesu Mesia, no te mataiti ou 2025.
Kata: More time abroad
Sunday 5 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Low turn out at 60th anniversary concert
Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Thomas Wynne: Re-examining Cook Islands’ path forward
Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
Unlike in 1965, when Free Association was a decision made by the few, our path forward must be a decision made by the people – or not at all, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
TIS: A snail’s tale of sustainability
Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
This week we have another article from Mauke from Te Ipukarea Society president June Hosking.
Virtues: A New Year change of heart
Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
It’s only the first week of January, and already I have a confession to make about my New Year’s resolutions, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Kata: Security
Friday 3 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Can seabed mining fund a better future?
Friday 3 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, More detail is required on where the marine mining windfall money will be spent.
Pet Talk: Recognising the mental health of veterinary teams
Friday 3 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
The veterinary profession is one of deep compassion, requiring a blend of medical expertise, emotional resilience and a profound commitment to animal welfare, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Kata: US, Asia, EU sanctions
Tuesday 31 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: What are we celebrating?
Tuesday 31 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, In January 2024, a year ago now, on a beach at Mauke, two older teenaged girls kicked and bashed a younger teenaged girl with intellectual disabilities, while the third girl (friend of the other two) filmed it and put it on the internet.
Kata: Maritime
Monday 30 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Ruta Mave: Passport plan leaves Cook Islands vulnerable and isolated
Monday 30 December 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Prime Minister Mark Brown’s passport proposal presents as more personal than from the people. He sounds like a spoilt teenager who has graduated from his ‘L’ plate to a full driver’s licence, declaring to his parents that he is all grown up now, and wants to be independent, writes Ruta Mave.
