Opinion

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Political corruption erodes trust

Political corruption erodes trust, it wastes countries’ taxes earmarked for important community projects, meaning people have to put up with poor quality services and infrastructure while politicians on inflated incomes dine out large at taxpayers’ expense, writes Ruta Mave.

Is Govt pursuing a murky agenda?

Former Clerk of Parliament John M Scott dissects clauses of the Cook Islands Constitution that may have been considered by the Prime Minister in his decision to remove the suspension of his deputy Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.

Squeal for the eels – amazing migratory fish

Last week we did a shout out for some of the migratory birds that visit us in the Cook Islands. This week, it is the fish that are getting their time to shine, because today is ‘World Migratory Fish Day’, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

Kata: Election time

LETTERS: Old Sheraton redevelopment endorsement

Dear Editor, excellent letter from a member of the public (Cook Islands News, May 17) addressed to the Director of National Environment Service regarding the pillaging of the creeks on either side of the Vaimaanga/Sheraton hotel site by heavy machinery.

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LETTERS: Deputy PM’s reinstatement

Dear Editor, let’s start with a direct quote from the Prime Minister.

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LETTERS: Treating voters, a common campaign method

Dear Editor, with the national general election due within the next few months, I think it's fair to challenge each candidate that is standing.

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Cook Islands to expand co-operation with French Polynesia

There are many different ways and many different areas in which the Cook Islands and French Polynesia can support each other in the post Covid-19 economic recovery, and last week’s visit was about capturing the opportunities that are now available to us, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

LETTERS: Storm water runoff probe

Dear Editor, we see from Cook Islands News reporting that National Environment Service (NES) Director Halatoa Fua is undertaking further investigation into the “storm water runoff” at the Sheraton.

Kata: Marijuana

Giving people the freedom to choose who they love

Many Pacific island countries recognise and accept transgender but not homosexuality and although there is a law against homosexuality it is not often enforced. But it can be, writes Ruta Mave.

ONLINE COMMENTS: Minimum wage

The cost of living has risen and we are about to get hit with a price hike.

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From Anzac to Te Kukupa II

At dawn on Anzac Day on April 25, I had the honour of joining Prime Minister Mark Brown, former prime minister Henry Puna and veterans at the cenotaph.

LETTERS: Suffering ‘third world problems’

Dear Editor, if Government prioritised spending, then every household in the Cook Islands would have access to running water, roads wouldn’t be an obstacle course and our schools would be better resourced, to name just a few things.

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