Opinion

Kata: Supplementary budget

Ruta Mave: Christians are human, but not all humans are Christians

The reality of hypocrisy here is so large, we have become fat, lazy and entitled on the backs of non-Christian hand-outs that have enshrined us in dependency, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: Decriminalising cannabis

It’s clear to this writer that Trevor Pitt earns his salary as PR man for the Police. He’s explained why it took the Police days to arrest a suspect of an apparent armed property invasion when the victim had identified the suspect to the Police immediately.

Letter: Police Minister

I think the Police Minister should steer clear of his Uncle Norman George as a potential Police Commissioner.

Letter: Police funding versus Tourism

How about looking at doubling the Police budget allocation and taking those funds out of Tourism. Tourism is a self-serving so-called major earning ministry with many taxpayer funded junkets around the world for so many “destination/digital marketing” lackeys.

Letter: Police salaries and recruitment

Dear Editor, The Police Department continues to offer totally inadequate salaries to the new recruits and I suspect all their existing frontline Police are also in the same position. They need to be paid at least $14 to $15 per hour.

Kata: Machetes

Te Ipukarea Society: Working together for a rat-free Cook Islands

One of the best ways to help native birds and wildlife is by trapping invasive rats in your backyard.

Thomas Wynne: We value education deeply’

Education has always been deeply valued by Cook Islands people. Our historical practices, cultural traditions, and contemporary efforts reflect an unwavering commitment to learning, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Virtues in Paradise: The gift of companioning

Many individuals have passed on in the last several weeks on Aitutaki. A pattern is emerging among the family members I’m visiting after their loss, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Kata: No interest in police recruitment

Letter: ‘Norman will make it work!’

Dear Editor, Re: Norman George’s application for the position of police commissioner (without pay for two years) in Cook Islands News, Monday, January 13, edition. Should he be even considered? Absolutely!

Letter: Clarification on Aitutaki streetlights

Dear Editor, With all due respect to the Honourable Member of Parliament (MP) for Amuri-Ureia, I wish to respond to his letter on Tuesday, 14th January 2025.

Kata: Back to school

Letter: Te Akaepaepa anga o te 60 Mataiti  

Dear Editor, Kia Orana e te iti tangata Kuki Airani I te aroa maata o to tatou Atu ko Iesu Mesia. Te karanga nei te aposetolo Paulo “E rekareka rai” Philipi 4:4.

Kata: Value of education

Pet Talk: Teaching kids to care for cats and dogs

Introducing children to the joys and responsibilities of caring for a pet can be a rewarding experience for the entire family, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Letter: Honouring our young heroes

Dear Editor, May I request through your column for Government to consider and approve the recommendation for an award MBEs, OBEs or something of that nature or higher to be granted, bestowed or given to the team of young Cook Islanders who won the world competition for some robotic or similar thing that was in the newspaper some months ago.

Letter: Officials ‘dragging the chain’

Dear Editor, I wish to correct a statement made by the CEO of Cook Islands Airport Authority regarding comments I made over lighting issues for Aitutaki’s Airport. (Cook Islands News, Saturday, January 11, 2025).

Kata: Police