Opinion
Virtues in Paradise: The Gift of Sacred Curiosity
Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
Did you know that you have a treasure to offer everyone? This includes your nearest and dearest, your children, your parents, your students, and your employer, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Kata: Asylum
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Smoke Signals: MARKET SHARE
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals
“Location, location, location is a mantra commonly used overseas for determining the value of real estate,” writes a smoke signaller.
Letter: Stop noisy speedsters on main road
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The decision to slow Avarua traffic to 30kph will be seen as welcome by most, maybe not so much by VIP's (Very Impatient People).
Letter: Embarrassing
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I find it highly presumptuous that the Prime Minister Mr Mark Brown congratulated the convicted felon Trump "on behalf of Government and people of the Cook Islands'
Kata: New Starlink
Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Pet talk: Kitten season is on the way
Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
I really love this time of year. The whales are here and put on a show for anyone who wants to see them. They jump, roll, slap their tails; generally, they just seem to be having fun. It is a bit annoying when all you see is the splash. Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic writes.
Letter: Charge Americans
Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Now we know why our PM is calling for Cook Islands passports - he was hedging his bets that Trump would be elected in the USA and that there would be thousands of well-to-do Yanks desperate to escape the 'Fourth Reich" and prepared to buy their way into one of the safest, most desirable places on earth. Our paradise.
Apology
Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Under the name Ruth Tangiiau Mave the Cook Islands News published in its issue of 4 November, 2024 an article that referenced the agreement between the Cook Islands and the European Union entered into when Mr Ben Ponia was the Secretary of Marine Resources and Mr Henry Puna was the Prime Minister. That article alleges […]
Kata: Repeat juvenile
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Michael Tavioni: Water tariff lacks commonsense
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
For today’s column I was writing about some other issue but two articles in last week’s Cook Islands News kept bothering me. Michael Tavioni writes.
Letter: Left High and Dry- Rarotonga's Water Inequality
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
As discussions about water supply and tariffs in Rarotonga intensify, it’s essential to recognise the diverse experiences of all community members who will be impacted by upcoming decisions. While some debate the introduction of water charges and varying service levels, many others—including my household, neighbours, and even local businesses—face the daily challenge of having no access to the public water supply at all.
Letter: We need collaborative water solutions
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Ms. Tere Carr does not represent all landowners connected to the ten water intakes.
Smokies are back
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals
Some of our readers have asked when the Smoke Signals column will be back in print. Today we kick off with a few recent Smokie submissions from readers. If you feel there are wrongs that need righting or something that’s escaped public attention and needs airing, send us a Smokie by email to editor@cookislandsnews.com, or Messenger via Facebook to Cook Islands News. C’mon, Smoke it!
Kata: Water tariffs
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Don’t let facts get in the way of a good story
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
All seven species of migratory sea turtles are on the endangered list (Appendix 1) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Letter: How hard can it be to get to paradise?
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
I live in Brisbane, and after chatting with a friend from the Cook Islands, I thought, why not jet off to a tropical island for a few days before Christmas.
Kata: Deep sea symposium
Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Te Ipukarea Society: Tracking the Ī’oi:
Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Since the last update, the Ī’oi Project, led by Te Ipukarea Society, has begun the next phase with the start of radio tracking.
Thomas Wynne: What is the 16th Island of the Cooks?
Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
People often refer to Tokoroa as the 16th Island of the country currently called the Cook Islands, though many may not know, that historically, Niue held this distinction. Thomas Wynne writes.
