Opinion
Thomas Wynne: A call for solidarity
Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Am I my brother’s keeper, is a question that funnels down the halls of time, and as Tuakana to our Maori brothers in Aotearoa, what are our responsibilities, if any, towards our teina especially during this critical time for them, asks Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Virtues in Paradise: The power of unity
Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
In small islands and towns, it’s tricky to work out solutions to conflict, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Kata: Nurse Shortage
Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Bouquets and brickbats
Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
There is the old adage about bouquets and brickbats and here is my short list of some of who qualify for one or the other.
Letter: Starlink versus local provider
Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I know there are naysayers out there who think Starlink is not offering any benefits to our economy and hence shouldn’t be allowed into the country.
Kata: Marijuana
Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Ex-Deputy PM pay
Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Now that “Hon” Tapaitau has been found guilty, and will be sentenced in due course, when will he repay all that extra money he was so unreasonably paid as DPM?
Letter: EVs replacing government fleet
Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The 25 EV (electric vehicle) cars bought with public funds for the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum Meeting is a continuing story.
Pet Talk: Te Are Manu welcomes new medical director and adjusts service hours
Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
The team at Te Are Manu (TAM) have hit the new year at full steam. We are very fortunate and thankful to the relief staff and volunteers who worked with TAM through the festive season. It was a busy time for human and animal alike.
Letter: Cannabis laws
Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I’m publicly asking the Prime Minister Mark Brown to make use of his power as our top elected official to live up to the promise and grant a full, complete and unconditional pardon to all our people who are still being subjected to this day to the brutal, barbaric and laws on marijuana.
Kata: Winston Peters
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Roadside collection message ‘confusing’
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, My apologies to the kids whose school holiday project became the finished piece of Infrastructure’s attempt to inform us about our roadside collection.
Letter: ‘Temporary’ fuel surcharge
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I was looking at my electricity bill from Te Aponga and saw there is still a temporary fuel surcharge of 5 cents per unit on there.
Letter: Vaimaanga road closure
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Residents of Vaimaanga should not be complacent, and ignore what is happening in their village. The development at the old Sheraton Hotel site is moving along at pace, most people would and indeed should applaud the developer for his bravery, investment and achievements on this once derelict property.
Letter: Prime Minister’s ‘review’ questioned
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The country was fortunate that One News Reporter, Barbara Dreaver asked PM Mark Brown, what was happening with the complaints by two women against Police Commissioner James Keenan?
Ruta Mave: The seventh commandment - ‘Thou shalt not commit adultery’
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
In the religious community we live in, is there any denomination of church that allows or believes that breaking the seventh commandment from God is, okay?
Kata: Fishing
Saturday 10 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Thomas Wynne: Voters hold the key to combating corruption
Saturday 10 February 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The misuse of public money and abuse of power stems from our collective failure to hold officials accountable and demand transparency, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
