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Opinion
Letter: Look before you leap
On Tuesday, Cook Island News published a letter so well written by Steve Boggs, his letter contained a great body of evidence and some startling facts, which the good and hardworking people in the Cook Island perhaps need to take good heed of.
Letter: Police budget
Dear Editor, Kia Orana, what a memorable and notable occasion at the Police National Headquarters on Wednesday, 9th April, 2025, to see the investiture of Tai Joseph as the new Police Commissioner … wonderful occasion.
What is faith and what is fact?
CI News correspondent ‘Unionist’ has created plenty of interest and controversy with his frequent letters about workers’ rights. This week, following the controversial visit to Rarotonga of a group belonging to what has been described as a sect, “Unionist” turns his attention to the subject of faith.
Flag row raises questions about process
There has been much talk around the change made by the House of Ariki to our national anthem, and the inclusion of the “coined” or transliterated English words “Cook Islands” or Kuki Airani.
The road to success for the Demo Party
Flattery does not work for me, especially when it is unbelievably exaggerated.
Meaningful gift a real surprise
When I went to visit an elderly neighbour, I called out, tapped on the door. “Just a minute,” she said, and then welcomed me in.
Winning votes far from easy
The total number of voters for the Ivirua by-election is 80.
Church silent on issue of child abuse
Often, young children are abused by adults they know, and this has happened for decades.
The virtues of happy marriage
When I thank someone here for excellence, whether in music, dance, cleaning or cuisine, people often say “Still learning.”
Celebrating 52 years of Self- Government
We have an interesting history in how we became called the Cook Islands and indeed how we ended up with 15 islands making up the Cook Islands.
Rights come with responsibilities
In New Zealand in 1994 they put into Law the Bill of Rghts outlining the rights of all its citizens and what they were entitled to.
'God the mother' sect cops flak
Yesterday’s front page news story highlighting the presence of a Quasi-Christian sect currently on Rarotonga has caused a stir in religious quarters — with people questioning the organisation’s unconventional beliefs.
Demos had hand in vital legislation
Last week, when Parliament rose after possibly making up for the time it did not sit during the two terms of this Cook Islands Party, three pieces of legislation stood out for me.
The blessings of living the dream
“Living the Dream”is a phrase commonly used here in the Cook Islands.
Mangaia by-election looms
It was sad to see Papa Jim Marurai bow out of politics.
A government with no boundaries...
This government seems to have no boundaries when it comes to what looks to me, suspiciously like vote-buying.
Way we use our money reveals much about us
My two island grandsons are keenly interested in money.
Youth our future – and our present
While I was sitting there listening to Auckland University Phd student, Eliza Puna speak on the health and wellbeing of our young people in New Zealand, she made a comment that still resonates for me. It’s one I hope will also give you pause for thought.
Reflections on rest – and rising tide of rubbish
After we immigrated in the 1980s from the United States to Canada, I became close friends with another immigrant, a Scottish elder nicknamed Boo.
Black leader's words resonate here
In the 1960s a Black African American leader rose about the same time as Martin Luther King Jr.
More to 'back road' than meets the eye
Driving around the “back road” you wouldn’t know or often remember that right beneath our feet, lies one of the greatest ancient building achievements of Eastern Polynesia.
Clear lessons from teachable moments
Have you ever piled your plate and overstuffed yourself at a big feed, from a table loaded with your favorite dishes and desserts?
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