Opinion

LETTERS: 'Good governance and justice'

Dear Editor, English historian Lord Sir John Acton in a letter to Bishop Mandell Creighton about how historians should judge the abuse of power by past rulers, is best remembered for the remark, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

Kata: Pacific package

On a mission in Mangaia: Desexing dogs, cats and a goat

Te Are Manu is the only vet clinic in the Cook Islands and we want to serve the community of the Cook Islands, not just Rarotonga. We hope to be able to visit as many of the Pa Enua as we are able at regular intervals, writes clinic’s medical director Dr Michael Baer.

LETTERS: 'The future looks challenging'

Dear Editor, with the political campaigns gaining some momentum it is easy to see that the political parties are going all out to capture the hearts, minds and voting souls of the populace.

Kata: Wild weather

Hard work is key to success

A strong work ethic involves upholding the values and goals of the company by performing your job to the best of your ability.

LETTERS: ‘Scale down’ MPs salaries

Dear Editor, in most areas of employment around the world, including here in the Cook Islands, school leavers, and the young and inexperienced start at or near the bottom of the pay scale, and work their way up over time and accumulation of experience, thus justifying higher pay levels.

OPINION: Decriminalise homosexuality – the most offensive and disturbing barrier to tourism

Cook Islands is noted internationally to have a poor human rights record.

Kata: United Party

LETTERS: ‘Drop Covid-19 restrictions’

Dear Editor, in response to Prof Dunn’s letter, he acknowledges vaccination doesn’t prevent spread of virus, which is exactly why mandates and restrictions should be done away with, and in many countries, they are indeed being done away with.

Kata: Flooding

LETTERS: ‘Barking up the wrong tree’

Dear Editor, very lately and surprisingly our news media has been bombarded with a stronger and incorporate voice calling for a moratorium against any seabed mining.

Kata: Mental Health

LETTERS: ‘It’s time to move on from Covid’

Dear Editor, interesting to read New Zealand opposition leader Christopher Luxon’s comment on his return from overseas travels, that the rest of the world has moved on from Covid-19 and it didn’t feature in any of his conversations with any political leader or officials.

Kata: Crimes Act

‘We are stronger together’ – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

We will respond to the needs and priorities of Pacific nations without imposing unsustainable financial burdens or expecting something in return, writes Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Kata: Pacific Islands Forum

OPINION: Cannabis referendum a political stunt?

If laughter is the best medicine and marijuana makes you laugh, does that mean that marijuana is the best medicine? By Ruta Mave.

LETTERS: 'Keep Raro clean and green'

Dear Editor, the plastic bottles on the island are astonishing.

Kata: Government