Dear Editor, I am struggling to comprehend the rationale behind the recent list of prohibited dog breeds released to the public by the Police department.
Dear Editor, Last Sunday I went to Church, the Avarua Christian Church, a usual practice that I’ve done over many years growing up as a child from the village of Tupapa. As I approached the front steps of the Church, I noticed that the front had been upgraded and looked good. There were the usual men greeting arrivals and we exchanged pleasantries warmly.
"I find this as a belittlement and degrading, the name of Almighty God," letter writer says in response to column.
The suffering of innocent people is sometimes seen as a necessity so we can understand our own weaknesses and dependence on god, writes Ruta Mave.
Jesus understood that leadership was not a position or a title, that in fact it was an action and an example, writes Thomas Wynne
The sad discovery of the washed up dead green turtle is a timely reminder of how we can better manage our waste over the festive period. By Te Ipukarea Society.
"The only meaningful reduction in lending interest rates has come about from our own Government’s contribution towards reducing these lending rate charges ... the banks themselves have done nothing to help."
If you look you will find there is Christmas magic in everything, writes Ruta Tangiiau Mave.
We should be concerned with the sound of good capable people resigning and leaving our shores not to return, and of the call for us all to tighten our belts, while the few fill their bellies, writes Thomas Wynne.
A strong turnout and the varied discussion points at screening of Deep Conversations documentary were evidence that our people want more information on all aspect of deep-sea mining, writes Te Ipukarea Society
Pacific island nations meet in a bid to elevate anti-nuclear advocacy through the Treaty of Rarotonga.
Lawyers are citizens and they have duties to uphold the rule of law and, by implication, speak out. As do lawyers here who are members of the Cook Islands Law Society. By John M Scott.
The year 2020 has tested all of our resolve to tackle global challenges but we can’t afford to allow Covid-19 to disrupt global climate action, writes Dr Chris Watkins, Australian High Commissioner to Cook Islands.
Readers discuss land issues on the motu Koromiri in Muri.
This motion of chlorination has been ‘dropped in our lap’ without warning and we’re told to accept it, writes Ruta Tangiau Mave.
We should never let oppressive attitudes, especially by some of those in authority, spoil the kindness and generosity within us.
We are sure many of you are rattling your brains trying to think of good Kirītimiti gift ideas for your loved ones. Well, let us help you with some ‘Go Local’ ideas that will reduce the amount of waste generated over the silly season.
Organised by Ngatangiia member Tama Tuavera, and Sel Napa, the Democratic Party advertised they’re holding a seasonal party event on Saturday, December 12 on Koromiri Island.
The New Zealand government gave 88 members of an international film crew (border) exemption to travel to New Zealand to shoot the Netflix show Cowboy Bebop, this total included 17 dependents.
How can Christmas bring hope to our lives? Even with a world in isolation due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Why doesn’t the government work with (Tapi) Taio, who’s an experienced entrepreneur and a local expert in the shipping industry? Is it because he’s a Demo stalwart?
Condoms, condoms, condoms … what more can be said?