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‘Serious questions’: Opposition challenges China partnership
15 February 2025
No-confidence motion against PM and his Cabinet faces delays
15 February 2025
Ruta Mave: People’s Republic of China red flag
10 February 2025
No debt in China deal
8 February 2025
Thomas Wynne: Haka with the taniwha or dance with the dragon?
8 February 2025
‘Paedophile’ gets 13 years in prison
22 January 2025
Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
25 January 2025
$541.7m tourism earnings
25 January 2025
Cook Islands passport proposal
6 January 2025
Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
Police need numbers and bigger budget
9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Opinion
Thomas Wynne: Protecting the future
As we celebrate 60 years of self governance, with the theme “Kua kite au i toku turanga, e avaiki toku – I know who I am, I have a homeland” – we also reflect on significant moments for us as a country, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Te Ipukarea Society: Fresh eyes on the Takitumu Conservation Area
The care with which the TCA is managed is clear, preserving its unique ecosystems and biodiversity, writes Gemma Langley.
A story of worker exploitation
Joanne (not her real name) has been living and working in a home on Rarotonga for the last six months.
Sir Bob and I have something in common
Sir Bob Jones, if I may say so, is a fellow newspaper columnist.
Experience the quiet joy of 'pristine momentum'
I met a Canadian teen who was immensely proud of his skateboard skills.
A closer look at govt tax 'wipeout'
Some years ago the current deputy prime minister, Teariki Heather, went to see a former Minister of Finance and asked for tax owed by his company T&M Heather to be forgiven and wiped.
Problematic properties need urgent review
A couple of days ago, the finance minister and minister for the Cook Islands Investment Corporation announced the appointment of a new chief executive.
Urgent need to invest in our people
It’s time to invest in the future of our people
Positive relationships a spiritual must
The other day, my husband Dan and I were out for lunch.
Some thoughts on the Esther Honey debate
I am mindful that the vague reference to “a former employee” in the story could well rope in a number of former employees, but what stands apart is that the former employee referred to in the story, and possibly in the press statement by EHF, was allegedly involved in the conspiracy with others in the new animal welfare facility set-up known as Te Are Manu (TAM).
The rise of inequity in the Cook Islands
Occasional columnist “The Unionist” takes a look at what he describes as the rise of inequity in this country. The Unionist is known for his contentious views and CINews welcomes response to this column. Send letters to: editor@cookislandnews.com or bring handwritten letters to the CINews office in town.
Early leaders had clear sense of purpose
I started becoming aware of the imbalance of power against Maori Cook Islanders when I was very young on the northern island of Tongareva (Penrhyn).
Children need to know truth about adoption
My first adult job at 21 was as a foster care and adoption social worker.
Demo Party leadership remains strong
I can’t help but have a good laugh at all this fuss about the Democratic Party leadership.
Country no stranger to 'colonial masters'
In 1918, New Zealand authorities allowed the ship Talune, carrying passengers suffering from influenza, to dock in Apia, Samoa. As the flu spread, some 22 per cent of the Samoan population died.
Dear John – UN controversy does not scare me
I ask my readers to bear with me. This column is not going to be the usual outpouring of my opinion and views, instead I write it more in the style of a Dear John letter. Remember the soldier in the trenches who got a letter from his girlfriend telling him the bad news that she had left him for another? Well, it will be something along those lines.
Chocolate and the virtue of simplicity
A FEW nights ago, I dreamed of writing on the topic of “Chocolate and the Virtue of Simplicity”.
Government runs free with our money
NOT long ago, myself, James Beer and Wilkie Rasmussen pointed out that this government is spending our money irresponsibly.
Cook Islands on rocky road in UN seat bid
It seems every other Cook Islander doesn’t think it’s a good idea.
Best role of a parent is 'guide on the side'
I’ve just had a huge wake-up call, a teachable moment about my role with my adult children and grandchildren.
Debt and more debt for our country
In my column last week, I said there is one thing that will certainly happen this year, and that is that there will be a general election.
Wedding carries weight for Cook Islands
It was a warm and low key event but a memorable one.
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