Opinion

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

Ruta Mave: American drama of the wild wildfires

Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world and home to many of the celebrity elite, is currently starring in an unfolding American drama of the wild wildfires of the west, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: Vacancy for new Police Commissioner

Dear Editor, I write to the Minister of Police and to the public, for the position of Commissioner of Police. This application is out of despair, sadness and desperation to help.

Thomas Wynne: Stay home and get to work, MPs

Every day spent out of the country is a day not working. Members of Parliament are elected to be in Parliament, not in the Koru Club or frequent flyer club, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Te Ipukarea Society: How removing rats can protect Cook Islands native vegetation and wildlife

From birds to plants, invasive rats have wreaked havoc on island ecosystems worldwide, and the Cook Islands are no exception.

Kata: Rain

Kata: Cook Islands passport

Te Tuhi Kelly: Passport referendum

This focus on a Cook Islands passport should be mandated by us the people through a referendum.

Letter: Gullible public, empty promises

Dear Editor, The Muri Night Market was chocker on Monday, with tourism booming.