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Articles by Talaia Mika
Renowned ‘artivist’ to star at Rarotonga ball
Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Entertainment, Features
Celebrated New Zealand artist and “artivist” Moana Maniapoto (Te Arawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) will take centre stage as the master of ceremonies at the upcoming Ribbons of Hope: Early Detection Ball.
Police destroy 4 dogs after attacks
Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Four dogs were destroyed by police following a complaint of a pack of seven reportedly behaving menacingly.
Ozempic vs. Rybelsus: Which is More Effective for Weight Loss?
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in
Understanding Ozempic and Rybelsus for Weight Loss The quest for effective weight loss solutions has led many to explore various medications, including Ozempic and Rybelsus. Both of these drugs are primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes, but they have also gained attention for their potential in aiding weight loss. This article delves into the […]
NZ Starlink users to face signal cut-off without converting, says regulator
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Technology
Cook Islands residents using New Zealand’s Starlink service will lose their signal if they don’t switch to the new local Starlink plan by mid-December, according to Telecommunications Regulator Bernard Hill.
New money app launched
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, National, Technology
Smartie to launch as the first digital payment solution in Cook Islands. Talaia Mika spoke to the developer yesterday
Cook Islands has its first mosque
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Local, National
The Cook Islands’ first and only mosque is quietly serving Rarotonga’s Muslim community, reports Talaia Mika who yesterday followed a Google satellite map to find the local Islamic headquarters.
Starlink users face mandatory shift to new service
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Technology
The satellite internet provider, Starlink has mandated that users with New Zealand-based Starlink accounts must switch to Cook Islands Starlink accounts, a change expected to impact connectivity and lower subscription costs for residents.
Government and private sector targets growing cyber threats
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Technology
The government, businesses and the private sector are preparing and gearing up to tackle the increasing risks posed by cybercrime which has victimised many locals while some do not even realise these risks.
Religious cults incompatible with Christianity, says local pastor
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Pastor Johnathan Cargill of Celebration Church Rarotonga is cautioning Cook Islanders about the activities of two alleged cults in the country, urging the community not to confuse their doctrines with Christianity.
Teacher turnover a challenge
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Tereora College is reportedly seeing an increase in teacher departures, with suggestions that as many as nine teachers are set to leave the school this year.
Rybelsus 14mg: Controle Eficaz da Diabetes Tipo 2
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in
O que é Rybelsus 14mg? Rybelsus 14mg é um medicamento utilizado no tratamento do diabetes tipo 2. Seu princípio ativo, semaglutida, pertence à classe dos agonistas do GLP-1, que ajudam a controlar os níveis de glicose no sangue. Como funciona o Rybelsus 14mg? O funcionamento do Rybelsus é baseado em vários mecanismos: Aumenta a secreção […]
Achat d'Ivermectine en Ligne : Guide Pratique et Sécurisé
Sunday 10 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in
Stromectol (Ivermectine) Ingrédient actif: Ivermectine Options de paiement: VISA, Mastercard, Amex, JCB, Bitcoin, Ethereum Délai de livraison: Courrier aérien recommandé (14-21 jours), EMS avec suivi (5-9 jours) Prix à partir de €1.18 Pourquoi acheter de l'ivermectine en ligne ? L'ivermectine est un médicament utilisé pour traiter diverses infections parasitaires. Avec l'essor du commerce en ligne, de plus en […]
CICC defends Council for World Missions
Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
The Secretary General of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ken Ben has defended the Council for World Mission (CWM) after claims that a new religious group is pressuring residents in Rarotonga to be baptised.
Justice refutes allegations
Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Local, National
The Ministry of Justice has refuted public claims that the legal process which deals with juvenile criminals continuously lets young perpetrators dodge their crimes and punishment.
CI aims to improve early childhood education
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Cook Islands’ is seeking to improve the quality of its Early Childhood Education (ECE) by establishing standards and support system essentials for ECE educators and their training needs.
Man charged for contempt of court
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
Tereapii Greg Mose, who is behind bars and is represented by lawyer Michelle Tangimama, had his case adjourned to November 29.
Woman admits assault
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
A woman who assaulted a staff member at Trader Jacks, has pleaded guilty to common assault despite the fact she had apologised with remorse, to the victim after the incident.
Hit-and-run case adjourned
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
Vaiana Dance, represented by defence counsel Jamie Crawford, was scheduled to face additional charges as heard in the Cook Islands Criminal Court last month, on top of four counts of failure to stop. Yesterday, she was expected to appear before Justice of the Nadine Newnham, but the case was adjourned to allow more time for […]
Achat de Stromectol en ligne : Guide et conseils
Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in
Stromectol (Ivermectine) Ingrédient actif: Ivermectine Options de paiement: VISA, Mastercard, Amex, JCB, Bitcoin, Ethereum Délai de livraison: Courrier aérien recommandé (14-21 jours), EMS avec suivi (5-9 jours) Prix à partir de €1.18 Découvrez l'importance de l'achat en ligne de Stromectol L'achat de médicaments en ligne est devenu une pratique courante, surtout pour des traitements spécifiques tels que l'ivermectine, […]
TAU admits responsibility
Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga’s power authority, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has confirmed that the four workers who were recently electrocuted and injured will receive compensation after investigations revealed significant breaches in standard operating procedures.
