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‘Stop dog culling’: SPCA threatens to leave Dog Committee if shooting doesn’t stop
Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands SPCA has condemned Police for killing non-aggressive dogs on Rarotonga.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gallery director cautious as global market ‘fairly immune so far’ . . .
Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Local, National
Rarotonga Bergman Gallery owner Ben Bergman has labelled 2022 as “unprecedented” and is looking forward with a positive attitude to a busy 2023 calendar in Rarotonga and New Zealand.
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.
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.
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.
Stranded journo sees massive loss and devastation
Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by John Woods | Published in Local, National
‘Probably fewer than 20 per cent of the damaged homes here are insured’ Rarotonga resident and prominent Kiwi journalist Derek Fox became stranded in New Zealand during the storm from Cyclone Gabrielle which caused widespread devastation in the Hawke’s Bay, and especially Wairoa, where Fox is originally from.
Our young people are leaving . . .
Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A distinct feature of the Cook Islands population pyramid in 2021 is the indent in the 20-29 age groups who were the 15-24 cohort groups in 2016.
Women at the helm of new Muri business venture
Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Business, Local, National
Cook Islands businesswomen have banded together to erect a new block of shops offering style, beauty, and refreshments along Rarotonga’s “golden mile” in Muri.
Research ship arrives in Cooks to explore seabed
Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Environment, Local, National
The impressive scientific equipped seabed explorer vessel Anuanua Moana ship docked at Avatiu Harbour yesterday morning, having started her maiden journey to the Cook Islands from Amsterdam, Netherlands in August 2022.
Historical first lift at Justice
Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Local, National
Accessibility issues for the elderly and disabled to access the Ministry of Justice building in the Avarua township, will finally be addressed as work begins on the building’s new lift project.
Our women gaining higher qualifications than our men
Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, Local, National
Women are outpacing men in achieving higher education in the Cook Islands.
Forum summit in ‘final quarter of the year’: PM
Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National
Cook Islands is looking at the final quarter of the year to host the 52 nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Summit.
Swimming and Lego Masters programme for autistic kids announced
Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) is excited to announce their swimming and Lego Masters programmes for preschool/primary aged children and the 12 years + age group, some of which started last week.
