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Minister to make history as first female chair of WHO meeting

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, National

Minister for Health Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown is set to become the first female to chair the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Western Pacific meeting in Manila, Philippines, this October.

Health


Letter: National flag

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Well said Norman George with your response to Thomas Wynne’s opinion piece.

Letters to the Editor


Letter: Privacy versus public interest

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

This fiasco surrounding the Ombudsman’s Office and its supposed enquiry into allegations against our former Police Commissioner must stop.

Letters to the Editor


Public input sought on Sovereign Wealth Fund

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National, Technology

Public consultations on establishing a Sovereign Wealth Fund, “a long-term savings account for future generations of the Cook Islands”, begin this evening at 6pm in Vaka Takitumu at the Matavera CICC Sunday School Hall.

Environment


Pet Talk: Foods to avoid feeding cats and dogs to prevent gastric obstructions

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

As pet owners, we often want to share our favourite snacks with our furry companions. However, some foods can pose serious health risks to cats and dogs, particularly those that can cause foreign body obstruction, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Opinion


Family business builds on legacy: Wichman children lead Cook Islands Building Supplies expansion

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National

The Wichman family-built Cook Islands Building Supplies has grown from a small store to a leading supplier with a new fleet, bigger warehouse and expansion plans.

Business


‘Thrilling’ Beach Handball pre-comp enters final round

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Sports, Volleyball

The Beach Handball pre-competition is now in its fifth and final preliminary round, setting the stage for an exhilarating conclusion.

Sports


Ex-top cop gets leeway on vehicle

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Despite his retirement, Cook Islands’ former police commissioner is allowed temporary use of a police vehicle while he moves his belongings and a permanent replacement is being chosen.

Crime


Letter: Agriculture refutes TTV claims

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I would like the CEO of TTV (To Tatou Vai) to retract his statement printed in the Cook Islands News on Wednesday 10th July pertaining to MOA (Ministry of Agriculture) not responding to TTV for a meeting.

Letters to the Editor


Kata: Burglars

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Cook Islands eyes playoff spot at OFC U16 Men’s Championship

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands U16 football team is aiming for a top two finish in the preliminary rounds where it will face Vanuatu, Fiji and New Zealand at the OFC U16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti this month.

Football


Residents coach Nicholas builds for future with young guns for Cook Islands Tri-Series

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands Residents coach Clive Nicholas has named a youthful squad for the 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League Tri-Series to be held on the Gold Coast, Australia, in September.

League


Michael Tavioni: Proposed water charges: A betrayal of the people?

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Water is one of the most essential resources we have, required by everyone in order to stay alive. This present Cook Islands Coalition Government thinks that it is their right to charge for water to those who elected them into office, writes Michael Tavioni BEM.

Editorials


Letter: National flag proposal draws ire

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re the opinion article on rethinking of the national flag, by Thomas Wynne on 13.7.24.

Letters to the Editor


Love and reconciliation: Retired Bishop calls for renewal in farewell sermon

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

Retired Bishop Paul Donoghue delivered a farewell sermon emphasising the importance of good leadership and the need for love and reconciliation within the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga.

Church Talk


Training aims to combat plant pests

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National

The Plant Health Clinic Training, held for the first time at the Ministry of Agriculture, aims to enhance the skills of the ministry’s extension officers and identify potential plant threats to bolster Cook Islands’ farming sector.

Environment


New Public Health Act not implemented for upcoming Tutaka programme

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

The upcoming Tutaka programme will proceed as planned without utilising any provisions of the new Public Health Act, says Te Marae Ora (TMO) health secretary Bob Williams.

Health


Herrmann to remain acting MFAI Secretary

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) says incumbent Tepaeru Herrmann will continue as the acting Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).

Local


Police suspect ‘same culprit’ in multiple Avarua break-ins

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National

The Cook Islands Library and Museum and the University of the South Pacific Cook Islands Campus reported break-ins yesterday, with police suspecting the same culprit.

Crime


Sober drivers lead to crash-free weekend, gunshots reported

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

A police traffic enforcement check in Rarotonga over weekend found that most drivers were sober, leading to a crash-free weekend.

Crime


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