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Cooks Prime Minister meets with Fiji counterpart

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Fiji, National, Politics, Regional

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has met with his Fiji counterpart Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, at the margins of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Special Retreat held this week in Nadi.

Fiji


LETTER TO EDITOR: Under pressure, high school staff offered ‘gift packs, massages and wellness checks’

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write in response to Mathew Littlewood’s article, “Under pressure high school staff offered ‘gift packs, massages and wellness checks”, of 22nd February 2023.

Letters to the Editor


Incentives offered to strengthen relationships

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

In an effort to reconnect and strengthen the relationship with their parents, guardians and community, Apii Avarua are starting a new school programme tomorrow.

Education


Authorities ramp up dog euthanasia on Rarotonga

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, Local, National

Authorities are ramping up dog euthanasia on Rarotonga in an effort to crack down on uncontrolled animals.

Crime


Solomon Islands strike TV deal to ensure Pacific Games coverage

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional, Sports

The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) have signed an agreement with the Solomon Telekom Company Limited that should see coverage of the 2023 Pacific Games broadcast nationwide on TTV’s transmitters and streaming application TTV.

Regional


Cook Islands teens suffering with mental wellbeing issues

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National

A major mental health study has found a worryingly large proportion of surveyed Cook Islands adolescents experience high to very high levels of anxiety and other mental health issues.

Health


‘I’ll be coming back for sure’: Cook Islands boxer representing Australia loses match

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Boxing, Sports

A Cook Islands boxer’s first international campaign representing Australia in amateur tournaments has come to an end.

Boxing


Cooks’ fertility rates decline

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National

There has been a slight dip in the fertility rates for Cook Islands women, according to the latest Census.

Health


Agriculture activity largely for home use

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Agriculture is still largely done for home use, according to the latest Census results.

Local


Embracing equity for International Women’s Day

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Embracing Equity is the International Women’s Day 2023 campaign theme to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren't enough.

Local


'Our future looks secure': Pacific Islands Forum unite

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in National, Regional

Regional leaders will meet this week at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Special Leaders Retreat in Fiji. "We have come through a period of some fracture," incoming PIF Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown said. "Re-establishing those ties, re-establishing relationships, that's going to be an important part of the side events of this meeting."

National


Henderson gears up for eighteenth Ironman NZ

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Kevin Henderson is gearing up for his 18th Ironman New Zealand in Taupō, Aotearoa next weekend, an extraordinary achievement for the 67-year-old triathlete from Matavera, Rarotonga.

Sports


World Heritage sites need community support

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

World Heritage Specialist Dr Anita Smith facilitated a scoping workshop on the status of world heritage in the Cook Islands, presenting the processes on submitting “tentative lists”, properties which are considered to be cultural and/or natural heritage of outstanding universal value.

Culture


Infrastructure a concern as Muri business district grows

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Business, Local, National

New businesses have been popping up along Rarotonga’s “golden mile” through Muri as the Cook Islands recovers from Covid-19, but concerns have been raised about whether the infrastructure is there to support further growth.

Business


Cook Islands maintains high levels of employment

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Local, National

The median income for people in Rarotonga is about $18,000, while the island continues to have high employment rates.

Business


Tentative date for Cyclone Gabrielle fundraiser

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A committee has been formed to oversee a public appeal to support victims and aid recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand.

Local


Under pressure high school staff offered ‘gift packs, massages and wellness checks’

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, Local, National

Under-pressure staff at Tereora College are being offered stress relief in the form of counselling services, wellness checks and therapeutic massages as part of a “wellness week” at the school.

Education


Cook Islands boxer finding success on European tour for Australia

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Boxing, Sports

Cook Islands boxer Teremoana Jr Teremoana is through to the next round of an international amateur tournament in Bulgaria after a judge’s decision in his favour against Georgia’s Begadze Nikoloz.

Boxing


Water stations prove popular

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National

Use of bottled water for household’s supply of drinking water has dropped over the past few years, as people start making more use of water stations.

Health


Ministry of Finance and Economic Management responds

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana, Further to the letter to the editor published on the 20 February, 2023 under the heading “MFEM’s ‘sheer arrogance’” , I would like to respond to some of the comments made by the writer as follows: The decision to release details of any costs does not rest with the Financial Secretary, the Director of Revenue Management or anybody else in MFEM. The decision rests with the Court and until the court makes the documents public, which can only be done at the instruction of the judge who heard the matter, any release of information contained in the judgement can result in prosecution against the person who released the information.

Letters to the Editor


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