Opinion

LETTERS: ‘Exploitation of tourism workers’

Dear Editor, I recently read an article in your newspaper about the exploitation of Cook Island workers in New Zealand. I sympathise greatly with them and know that this is something happening a lot in New Zealand especially with seasonal workers at places like Katikati which is a centre for the kiwi fruit and avocado industry. I think it […]

Kata: Internet speed

LETTERS: Cabinet lineup and inflation

Dear Editor, Did anyone notice the lineup surrounding Prime Minister Mark Brown in the first Cabinet photo (‘Let’s get to work’, Wednesday September 7, 2022). Flanked on one side by a convicted criminal on the other another charged and waiting for his court case. Further down one wanted for arrest in New Zealand and on […]

Kata: Pacific summit

Kata: No invite

LETTERS: Accountability for wrongdoing

Dear Editor, It doesn’t offend me as a Cook Islander to read this because it needs to come out (18 months’ probation for $5k justice ministry theft, Cook Islands News, Monday, September 5). And why not. About time. Some have been in Government positions for over 30 years and probably abusing the system like what’s […]

Kata: Real criminals

OPINION: Smallest room with the biggest arguments

If there is one room in the house that causes more marital discourse than any other it is the toilet. The most common arguments are the lid up or down, the loo paper falling to the front or the back of the roll, reading the paper, basically taking too long when others are waiting, leaving […]

LETTERS: ‘Reflect upon your drinking’, judge tells defendant

Drunk driving needs to be taken very seriously, even more so when innocent people are involved.

Kata: Do some work

Schools can nurture being waste wise

Schools not only play a significant role in education but also have a vital role in establishing sustainable cultures that are practiced within the wider community.

LETTERS: Motorbike accident

Kia Orana, A young Fijian man had a bike accident near the end of the airport runway at 3am. It is believed that stray dogs were involved. This is a call out to the Fijian community to rally around him while he’s convalescing at home. Waka comes from a small island that was decimated by […]

Kata: $18K Missing

LETTERS: Lost tourists and duty of care

Kia orana editor, There was a recent front-page story about tourists who became disoriented and lost their way while doing the cross-island trek. In response, the Police media spokesman seemed to think that prosecution of lost tourists to recover the costs of potential rescue efforts might be a way to deter such occurrences. In fact, […]

Kata: Punanga Nui market toilets

Kata: Citizens against Corruption

Kata: Lawyers

OPINION: Follow the rules or follow the fools?

“Rules were made for fools to follow and wise men to be guided by,” said British statesman Winston Churchill.

Kata: Manuae trust

Kakerori record breaking numbers

The Kakerori or Rarotonga Flycatcher found in the rugged interior of Rarotonga, as well as now on Atiu, has conservationists flapping with joy from this year’s Kakerori census, writes Alanna Smith of Te Ipukarea Society.