Opinion

Norman George: Those who leave a giant impact on their nation

Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Published in Editorials

OPINION: Business tycoons, farmers, public servants, sportsmen and women, doctors, policemen, composers, musicians and our share of miscreants, rogues and villains – it’s time to celebrate their best of Cook Islands.

Editorials


Letters: Protecting Raro, one big resort

Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, In the past month there have been four home invasion crimes committed in accommodation properties that l know of, while tourist are sleeping. l am very concerned for our visitors’ safety.

Letters to the Editor


Ruta Mave: Enough is enough: Govt must start 'fighting for the people'

Monday 20 January 2020 | Published in Editorials

OPINION: The Monty Python movie, The Meaning of Life has a scene where the obese Mr Creosote is eating in the restaurant.

Editorials


Letters: Shipping comments 'insult' to private sector

Monday 20 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Financial secretary Garth Henderson’s opening comments, “The market has failed the people of the Pa Enua” in Thursday January 16 article, “Govt sails to the rescue”, is nothing but an embarrassing cop-out.

Letters to the Editor

Kata: Developed Nation

Monday 20 January 2020 | Published in Kata

Kata


Editorial: Unwelcome visitor isn't going away

Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials

OPINION: Atiu has received a very welcome visitor raising awareness of the gathering climate crisis. His name is Stan Walker.

Editorials


Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Harder, better, faster, stronger

Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

OPINION: From environmental awards to internet speeds, with so much that is fake in the world today, we must take responsibility for ensuring our perceptions reflect reality.

Opinion


Kata Jan 18

Saturday 18 January 2020 | Published in Kata

Kata


John Turnbull: Satellites will drive digital revolution, undersea cables are too vulnerable

Friday 17 January 2020 | Published in Opinion

OPINION: Vodafone Cook Islands uses the SES O3b satellite constellation. John Turnbull from SES argues the future for island nations is satellite, not undersea cable.

Opinion


Wilkie Rasmussen: New bridge 'smells of payback'

Friday 17 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, As a Cook Islander, I am deeply concerned about the priority status given to the Avatiu Market Bridge replacement project.

Letters to the Editor


Kata: Liloa

Friday 17 January 2020 | Published in Kata

Kata


Jaewynn McKay: Making our own special brand of magic

Thursday 16 January 2020 | Published in Opinion

OPINION: Knowing that you’ve already had the majority of New Years in your lifetime helps to put things in perspective: life is short, be kind to yourself and others.

Opinion


Govt must invest in shipping

Thursday 16 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials

EDITORIAL “We’re gonna need a bigger boat.” That famous line is from the movie Jaws – but the passenger shipping challenge facing Cook Islands government is bigger than any shark.

Editorials

Kata: Shipping roadmap

Thursday 16 January 2020 | Published in Kata

Kata


Lynnsay Rongokea Francis: Jacqui's success is our success

Wednesday 15 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, as Cook Islanders we should all feel pride and joy that Jacqui Evans a Cook Islands woman is recognised internationally as a recipient of the 2019 Goldman Award for her commitment and activism for environmental protection and enviromental justice.

Letters to the Editor

Kata: Dept of Health

Wednesday 15 January 2020 | Published in Kata

Kata


Norman George: Pondering the imponderable in 2020

Tuesday 14 January 2020 | Published in Opinion

OPINION: As a new decade dawns, look for the brightness of the early sunrise with optimism in the air.

Opinion


Papa Williams: Moving to New Zealand

Tuesday 14 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, since our elevation to "developed nation" status on January 1, there has been a number of legitimate issues raised about the real economic risks to the economy and the private sector – private business owners who invest their own monies.

Letters to the Editor

Editorial: Royals need not tear themselves apart for us

Tuesday 14 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials

OPINION: The vicious rift in the Royal Family may seem a long way away in Britain – but as long as the Queen or her offspring are head of state of Cook Islands, it impacts here.

Editorials

Kata Jan 14: Aussie bush fire fundraiser

Tuesday 14 January 2020 | Published in Kata

Kata


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