Sunday 10 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals
BIG FISH “Who signed the European Union Cook Islands fishing deal?” a Smoke Signaller asks. “The Minister of the Ministry of Marine Resources may like to enlighten the public. I presume that there is a paper trail authorising the signing of these documents. Or do we have the tea lady heading off to Brussels to […]
Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
In a world increasingly thrown into conflict, be it military, social, or cultural, how have we stopped listening to each other and instead become obsessed with being either right or wrong, for or against, standing with or standing against, condemning or supporting a cause? writes Thomas Wynne.
Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Regarding your apology to Ben Ponia, we readers would like to know who signed the EU Cook Islands fishing deal?
Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This Conservation Project was a collaborative effort alongside Cook Islands Voyaging Society, Island Conservation, BirdLife International, the Atiu Island Government, Takutea Trust, Takili Talagi-Tairi and Te Ipukarea Society. Funding support came from SPREPs predator Free Pacific Programme and NZ MFAT whose generous support helped bring the long planned Takutea project to fruition.
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.
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
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.
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).
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'
Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
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.
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.
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 […]
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
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.
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.
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.
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!