Opinion

OPINION: Violence against women in Pacific politics

As with their sisters around the world, many women in the Pacific are victims of violence. While much of this violence occurs within the family, a sociocultural environment accustomed to violence against women has repercussions for women’s participation in public life. By Ancuta Hansen.

LETTER: Desecrating trees and the laws of God

Letters for June 16, 2021

KATA: Tourism numbers on the rise

LETTER: Defending clients against sexual offences

"Trials are robust affairs where the truth is the ultimate price," writes defence laywer Norman George, in response to criticism of the justice system's handling of alleged sexual offences by a CI News columnist.

OPINION: Diversification of the economy ‘is a long-term goal’, PM says

With Air New Zealand operating six flights a week as of this weekend and up to 11 flights a week currently scheduled as of July, our tourist numbers will only grow, bringing in much-needed dollars to stimulate our national economy for the benefit of all our people, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

OPINION: Families need to speak up to protect their children

Too many times our women have taken the stand to file charges only to be ridiculed by the defense lawyer. They are the man’s man if you want to get out of sexual charges, with their main cry of “What was she wearing? She was asking for it”, writes Ruta Mave.

KATA: The aliens are coming

LETTER: It’s all about the almighty dollar

"What ever happened to the discussion over the past year about the diversification of the economy, and the proposed lessening of our reliance on tourism?"

Karika Palace hosts Te Ipukarea Society’s 25th birthday celebrations

Last Wednesday night was the 25th birthday celebration and 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) and it was celebrated in style at the beautiful Karika Palace, Ngarurutu.

KATA: Trees groomed for failure

LETTERS: What would Jesus do

Letters for Saturday June 12, 2021

OPINION: Be the leader you want to follow

Knowing as many of us do that in so many jurisdictions around the Pacific and at home, the subtle bribery of position or job and the benefit this can bring to a whole family can ‘quiet’ the need for justice, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

KATA: Beetles for bio battle

KATA: Landowners betrayed

OPINION: Pet Talk: Heartworm, the silent killer

Heartworm disease is a major health issue for dogs in the Cook Islands, but many pet owners remain unaware of its existence and severity. Dr Ellen McBryde explains.

LETTER: Hydro pole crash a wake-up call

Daily letters for Wednesday June 9, 2021

KATA: Budget of Revival

KATA: Too big and too old? Cut that tree down

OPINION: Govt continues to spend ‘unnecessarily’

It was a proud moment for the country when 20 years ago the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) began operations following the merger of the Cook Islands Development Bank and the Post Office Savings Bank. Yet high interest rates continue to plague borrowers in the Cook Islands, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.