Health
Health ministry to regulate sea burials after public concerns
Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A regulation on sea burials is in the works with discussions set to be held to determine the specifics of what the regulation will entail.
Vaping ban takes effect July 1
Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editor's Pick, Health, Local, National
The sale of e-cigarettes, including vapes, is expected to be banned by July 1, 2024, the proposed commencement date of the new Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 2024.
TB cases detected
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editor's Pick, Health, National
Cook Islands confirmed one new tuberculosis (TB) case after four cases were reported in 2023, with all but one from last year completing treatment.
Skin cancer most common, 13 cancer cases recorded in Cook Islands in first quarter
Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands recorded 13 cancer cases in the first quarter of 2024, with skin cancer being the most common.
Government invests $400,000 in Tupapa Clinic asbestos removal
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National
The asbestos removal project for the Tupapa Clinic will cost $400,000 and is expected to be completed by August of this year.
NZ tourist dies on snorkelling tour, Police investigate
Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, New Zealand, Regional, Tourism
A 49-year-old woman from New Zealand has been confirmed dead after being transported in an ambulance from the Avaavaroa Passage in Vaimaanga yesterday.
Firefighter conquers Sky Tower Challenge for second time!
Monday 20 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Volunteer firefighter Tahiti Isaaka has triumphantly “nailed” her second attempt at Firefighters Sky Tower Challenge 2024 in Aotearoa New Zealand on Friday (Cook Islands time) to raise funds for blood cancer.
Cook Islands passes Health Bill to improve health outcomes
Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament
The Cook Islands Public Health Bill 2024 that aims to protect and promote the health of all people of the Cook Islands by reducing the incidence of disease and ill-health was passed on Thursday.
Cook Islands bans vapes, raises smoking age to 21
Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament
Cook Islands Parliament passed a bill banning imitation tobacco products like e-cigarettes and raising the smoking age to 21.
Tupapa Health Care services to ‘temporarily’ relocate due to asbestos removal
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health says there will be a temporary relocation of Tupapa Health Care services from Monday, May 13, due to a project with Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
Community support key to fulfilling Red Cross mandate
Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Upholding humanity in the face of adversity is one of the key messages of World Red Cross Red Crescent Day which was observed yesterday, as they confront a world inundated by conflict, disasters, and unprecedented challenges.
Tobacco Bill requires permits, new age limit and bans promotion
Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The proposed Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024 would require businesses currently importing and selling tobacco to reapply for a permit.
Nui programme celebrates a year of success, next free course starts tomorrow
Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National
Nui programme celebrates a year of success, next free course starts tomorrow.
New Zealand family devastated by teenager’s sudden death
Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Health, Local, National, New Zealand, Regional, Tourism
A teenager from New Zealand tragically died in his sleep during a family vacation in Rarotonga, leaving his family heartbroken and seeking support for repatriation costs.
Volunteer firefighter to tackle Sky Tower for friend battling cancer
Monday 6 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Dedicated Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade member Tahiti Isaaka is participating in the Firefighters Sky Tower Challenge 2024 in Aotearoa New Zealand this month to raise funds for blood cancer.
New mammogram machine still in its procurement discussion stage: Williams
Monday 6 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says the new mammogram machine to replace the outdated one is still in it procurement discussion stage.
Cook Islands vape ban threatens livelihoods, says business owner
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A small business supplier of imitation tobacco products including vape is calling on Te Marae Ora Ministry for Health to consider reviewing the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024.
High hopes for chronic patients
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The law legalising medicinal cannabis is set to come into effect this month, requiring patients to have prescriptions and drugs to be imported from New Zealand or Australia.
Proposed vaping ban: $1 million fine for businesses breaching ban
Friday 3 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament
A proposed ban on all imitation tobacco products, including vape/e-cigarettes, is included in the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024 which will be tabled in Parliament this month.
TMO steps up dengue defence following outbreak in Samoa
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands is taking preventative measures to protect the country from dengue fever by fumigating incoming vessels from Pacific Island countries battling with an outbreak.
