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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.

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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.

Man fined for parole breaches

A 20-year-old man has been fined $80 for breaching his parole conditions by entering a licensed premises and consuming alcohol.

Court


‘Careless driver’ retains licence, picks up $3395 in fines and costs

A man charged with careless driving causing injury has avoided losing his driver licence, but has been landed with more than $3000 in fines and reparation costs.

Court


Miracle baby defies all odds

A baby born in New Zealand to Rarotonga parents at 23 weeks has defied all odds and is now thriving after overcoming a series of complications since her birth over a month ago.

Health


Date set for ‘final submissions’ in high profile trial

The ongoing dishonesty charges faced by recently reinstated Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service (NES) director Nga Puna, and his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Diane Charlie-Puna will again be heard in court.

Court


PM to catch Pacific Games action en route to COP28

Prime Minister Mark Brown left the country yesterday to lead the Cook Islands delegation to the 28th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, but not before making a stop in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to catch some Pacific Games action.

Environment


Cooks stand together to stamp out domestic violence

While an international campaign to end violence against women and girls is marked tomorrow, Saturday, November 25, Cook Islands Police concerns continue to focus on the sustained level of domestic violence incidents reported locally, each month.

Crime


Truck seen fleeing scene after late night crash

A blue truck is reported of have fled the scene after a power pole was taken out next door to the Love Café in Matavera late Wednesday evening.

Crime


Nightclub brawl accused told to remain in the Cook Islands

One of eight visitors from Australia allegedly involved in a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub has been told to remain in the Cook Islands.

Court


Nightclub brawler fined $2250

One of 11 men involved in a brawl on Rarotonga has been convicted and fined more than $2000 for his part in the incident.

Court


Mangaia celebrates completion of major infrastructure upgrade

A ceremony was held on Mangaia on Tuesday to commemorate the successful completion of a two-year programme of extensive infrastructure improvements and investments in the island’s people, writes Pam Steele on Mangaia.

Economy


Electric cars to go up for sale

A number of cars bought by Cook Islands Government for $1.7 million, and used during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held earlier this month, will go up for sale next week.

Economy


Cook Islands prepares to host 20th Pacific Tuna Commission Meeting

Following the successful hosting of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Cook Islands is preparing to welcome hundreds of officials and observers to the region’s largest annual gathering of tuna fisheries negotiators.

Environment


Cook Islands, Mexico forge diplomatic ties

The Cook Islands and Mexico formalised diplomatic relations via an Exchange of Note Verbales on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration confirmed.

Economy

‘Superpower’ students unleash their creativity in silent auction

Vivid art pieces created by special needs “superpower” students at Nukutere College are set to go up in a two-day “silent” auction which starts today.

Art


Conserve or be prosecuted: To Tatou Vai takes steps to address water scarcity

Rarotonga’s water system agency, To Tatou Vai (TTV), has issued a warning that it has the authority to prosecute individuals for wasting water amidst concerns about declining levels at the island’s intakes.

Economy


Sewing tells a story

Te Are Pa Metua, Rarotonga’s elderly centre for senior citizens, has acquired a valuable creative tool for its members - a brand new sewing machine.

Art


Adviser sets out to dispel ‘myths’ about deep sea mining

A Cook Islands deep sea mining adviser says explosions, dynamite and digging are common misconceptions associated with the industry.

Environment


Allan is home safe

Allan Murare returned to his home safe and sound on Monday, after 12 days of being reported missing.

Local


Guilty pleas entered by visitors following nightclub brawl

Seven men involved in a brawl on Rarotonga have faced another day in court, with some changing their pleas in an effort to get home to Australia.

Court


Sovereign rights not enough, regional cooperation needed for deep-sea mining: TIS

There needs to be a regional approach to deep-sea mining, as opposed to relying solely on the sovereign rights of individual nations, given the transboundary risks such activities can pose to the Pacific Ocean, says a Cook Islands environmental group.

Environment


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