Opinion

Genie in a bottle: The magic of glass

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in On the Street, Opinion

Sand has become a hot commodity here on Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Yes, for the picture-perfect beach shots, but also for increased interest to build, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

On the Street

What dies becomes the fertiliser of our lives

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in On the Street, Opinion

If we measure our lives in season, there are those seasons when the Sun shone so brightly and others where it was grey and cold and it just seemed to rain, rain and rain, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

On the Street

LETTERS: Animal rights and welfare

Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, following some time of having my neighbour’s piglets digging up my gardens and yard on a daily basis (a yearly event) I approached said neighbour – a good bloke and quietly and politely requested that he please contain his piglets on his own property.

Letters to the Editor

Kata: Cabinet

Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Kata: Cannabis

Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

LETTERS: More than meets the eyes

Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, (As a follow up to the article published in Cook Islands News, Saturday, March 12: “There’s much more to the Cook Islands than meets the eye”).

Letters to the Editor

Kata: Robbery

Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

PET TALK: The Power of the Dog

Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in On the Street, Opinion

I haven’t seen the film, which has won praise, earned millions, and won high acclaim from audiences and critics alike.

On the Street

LETTERS: Cannabis, the burning questions

Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, does the Cook Islands News have an editorial page that essentially states or supports the position of your newspaper in relation to various topics in our community?

Letters to the Editor

Kata: Russian sanctions

Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

LETTERS: Fuel price

Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, yes, fuel (prices) will continue to rise, and so will the inflation rate, and also the cost of living across the board … sad fact of the times we live in. Government can assist with cuts in the fuel tax for starters, and that will assist the consumer/iti tangata quickly.

Letters to the Editor

Kata: Petrol Prices

Monday 14 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

A picture is worth a thousand words

Monday 14 March 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in On the Street, Opinion

I live in paradise far from this bitter cold war, I can choose to ride a bicycle when petrol is too high, I don’t need to know war to feel the pain of those facing it right now, writes Ruta Mave.

On the Street

LETTERS: Stray dogs attacking pets

Monday 14 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, you cannot turn a dog away from attacking people or animals.

Letters to the Editor

Break the silence, don’t let periods stop you

Saturday 12 March 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion, Raro on my mind

That’s a wrap with the Maine Mura awareness raising campaign presentations! ‘Maine Mura’ is an awareness raising initiative discussing the importance of women’s health and reusable feminine hygiene products that our young ladies and women here on Rarotonga can use during their menstrual cycle, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

Opinion

When the village fails the innocent

Saturday 12 March 2022 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in On the Street, Opinion

They say it takes a village to raise a child and when the village fails the innocent, and fails women, something very precious dies within us all, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

On the Street

LETTERS: Illegal use of marijuana

Saturday 12 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, it is really annoying to read in your column about letters from MPs and people with high status in the community supporting the illegal use of marijuana (Cannabis accused gets letter of support from Aitutaki MP, March 2, 2022).

Letters to the Editor