Opinion

LETTERS: Government spending questioned

Dear Editor, the $580,000 Manihiki new administration building refers. Could those in charge have found a design any more inappropriate for a Polynesian Island? The building screams “Papa’a kit house — box with windows”.

Kata: Doctor Baker

LETTERS: So what’s the point of isolation now?

Dear Editor, when is what I believe to be a draconian exercise of authority by the TMO going to stop?

PET TALK: Puna Desexing Clinics

We are back, after a brief layoff while Covid-19 cases were high.

Kata: NZ Recruitment

LETTERS: ‘The long line of motorcycles'

Dear Editor, it has been said before, but bears saying again.

Kata: Pilot shortage

NES responds to Sheraton complaint

Dear Editor, I refer to the letter to your editor titled ‘Tail wagging the dog?’ on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

OPINION: On the rollercoaster of being a mother

Last Sunday, people celebrated Mothers’ Day,, honouring the person who birthed them. However, we say that it takes a village to raise a child, so we should also acknowledge all those who had a hand in “mothering” the child.

LETTERS: ‘Absurd’ idea to demolish huts

Dear Editor, In response to your article published in Cook Islands News on Monday, 9 May 2022 titled “Plan to move market huts leaves carver ‘angry and disgusted’”.

Cook Islands organisations can now access new premier medical insurance plan through WTW

Organisations based in the Cook Islands are now able to take up a new premier medical insurance plan through global insurance broker WTW. The plan offers quality benefits including overseas evacuations to high quality medical facilities in New Zealand.

OPINION: Temporary visas the most problematic for Cook Islands

This is the second in a series of two opinion pieces written by Hakaora Tuauri Hakaora on immigration law and preservation of the Cook Islands Maori language

LETTERS: Tika‘anga kia no‘o tinamou ki te Kuki ‘Āirani nei (PR)

Kia Orana e te ‘Ētita, no runga i teia tumu manako, e manako pu‘apinga teia.

Kata: Golf

A tribute to the late Joseph Brider

It was so sad for us to hear of the sudden passing of Joseph Brider.

Press freedom remains central to a successful democracy

World Press Freedom Day was celebrated on May 3. In this opinion pieceAustralian High Commissioner Dr Chris Watkins reflects on the role of the press, which he says extends well beyond protecting democracy.

Kata: Health Service

LETTERS: It’s all about democracy

Dear Editor, in reference to the PM's response to the Friends of Fiji's threat of a court challenge re the PR Act.

Kata: Drunk driver

LETTERS: Please don’t kick us out of our huts!

Dear editor, Tauturu mai! Help!