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Survey highlights local women’s contraceptive use and challenges
A recent survey on contraception use and access among women aged 15 to 49 in the Cook Islands has revealed crucial insights into their contraceptive practices and the barriers they encounter in accessing these essential health services.
MFAI launches new online visa and permit application system
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) yesterday announced that the online visa and permit application system is now live and available through MFAI’s website: www.mfai.gov.ck/immigration.
Nukutere’s ‘superpower’ students raise $3505 through art auction
A special silent auction exhibition showcasing the artwork of Nukutere College’s remarkable ‘superpower’ students raised an impressive $3505.
Drink driver over five times legal alcohol limit fined $800, disqualified
A 34-year-old woman who collided with a fellow motorcyclist while trying to overtake a car was more than five times the legal alcohol limit.
Cook Islands bolster Solomon Islands’ biosecurity measures
Cook Islands biosecurity officers are in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to provide much-needed reinforcement to the local team due to a significant surge in arrivals for the Pacific Games.
Baby formula shortage spurs breastfeeding encouragement
A shortage of baby formula (milk) in the Cook Islands has prompted calls for mothers to prioritise and practice breastfeeding.
It’s a wrap for rats on Cook Islands atoll
A rat eradication operation has wrapped up on Cook Islands’ Palmerston Atoll (500km from Rarotonga), with the hope that introduced rats never return to menace the atoll’s community and ecosystems.
Hunter attends Pacific Public Service Commissioners meet in Wellington
Cook Islands Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter joined 18 other Pacific Island countries attending the Pacific Fono 2023 for Pacific Public Service Commissioners (PPSC) held in Wellington, New Zealand, earlier this month.
Raro gears up for a Tropical Christmas
A new Santa in a brand-new outfit will be appearing in the annual Tropical Christmas in Raro programme which aims to bring joy to the faces of the children and light up the island for Christmas.
Cultural advisor urges action to save Cook Islands Māori language
Cook Islands Māori language and traditions are gradually disappearing and must be addressed to ensure the foundations and the knowledge of ‘who we are’ thrives for future generations, says Cook Islands cultural advisor, Tumu Korero, Raemaki Temaeva Karati.
Disqualified driver considers Australia return to continue supporting family
A convicted drink driver is considering leaving the Cook Islands because losing his driver’s licence for 12 months renders him unable to work to support his grandparents.
October visitor boom: Tourism enjoys healthy bump in visitor numbers
The Cook Islands tourism industry has been buoyed by impressive visitor arrival figures for October, providing a much-needed boost as the low season approaches.
Breaking the generational cycle of violence in the Cook Islands
This year’s White Ribbon Day violence against women campaign also included the promotion of ‘A violence-free Cook Islands’, aiming to flip the script and change the narrative to celebrate peace, saying no to violence, domestic abuse, and child abuse and exploitation.
Curfew imposed on woman for violating probation terms
A woman who has been repeatedly warned she will go to jail, has been now given a curfew, as authorities struggle to keep track of her whereabouts.
Teen spared conviction for careless driving fined for cannabis offences
A teen motorist who had an epileptic fit, leading to a crash, has escaped a conviction for careless driving, but picked up convictions for possessing a bong and cannabis.
PM Brown briefs Solomon Islands counterpart on Pacific Islands Forum outcomes
Prime Minister Mark Brown paid a courtesy call on Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare during his visit to Honiara to witness the Pacific Games.
Car crashes into power pole, visitor injured in glass window incident
Police are investigating a number of incidents over the weekend, including a car that crashed into a power pole in Titikaveka and a visitor who was injured after allegedly kicking into a glass window.
Parental involvement key to student success: Yaqona
Proud parents and families of Nukutere College turned out in full force with an abundance of ei tipani and tiare māori to reward their children’s academic and sporting achievements at the prize giving awards ceremony yesterday morning.
Weed busting success in Rarotonga
There was a satisfied sigh across Rarotonga recently. Two visits by Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research NZ researchers to the Pacific island had revealed that the natural enemies introduced over the past few years to attack various weeds were all performing, or beginning to work, as expected.
Te Ipukarea Society continues its periodic programme
Here in the Cook Islands, and more specifically in the Pa Enua, young girls experiencing the menstrual cycle for the first time can find it quite overwhelming.
Global climate fund needs to be ‘easier, more accessible’
Cook Islands residents dedicated to combating climate change have urged representatives of the world’s largest climate fund to make its application process ‘easier and more accessible’.
A colourful fundraising success for Autism Cook Islands
The 2023 Air New Zealand Te Kara Run in support of Autism Cook Islands drew a massive crowd of around 1000 families and children in the biggest, the most fun and colourful fundraising event of the year.
