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‘Careless scrub fires waste water’: Fire Chief
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Scrub fires lit by “careless” people clearing their crops and sections are happening too often and putting other properties at risk.
Catholic Church and lobby groups silent on ‘sexual diversity’ document
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The Catholic Church and LGBTQIA+ groups in the Cook Islands remain silent following the release of guidelines for Catholic schools on “sexual diversity” in New Zealand.
Tupapa netball dome to be completed in a fortnight
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National, Netball, Sports
The netball dome at Victoria Park courts donated by China will be ready in two weeks, says Tupapa MP George “Maggie” Angene.
It’s (Aka’uka) Time for the closing ceremony
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Seventy ladies of exercise dance group Aka’uka Time have been in full preparation for the 2022 Cook Islands Games closing ceremony to be held tonight at the National Stadium.
Leaving no one behind: Better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Hordes of people flood Terevete Park to get their hands on fresh local produce at the World Food Day event.
Supporting local growers and importers
Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Local produce will be celebrated at Constitution Park today with a range of vendors at the World Food Day event.
‘Population policy’ tabled, as problem still worries authorities
Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands population has dipped to below 18,000 according to the latest estimates, and Government is looking at a “population policy” to address it.
NZ Foreign Minister’s marae visit will ‘strengthen ties’ with Cook Islands
Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A special service at the Atupare Marae will be held today to honour the arrival of New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta.
Paws and Claws sanctuary offers free cat desexing
Tuesday 11 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A free desexing and health and wellbeing clinic for cats will take place on Thursday.
Police receive 87 dog complaints from March to September
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Police say they’re taking the issue of dog control ‘very seriously’ after further reports of dog attacks this week.
‘Stinging’ bluebottles invade Rarotonga beaches
Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Bluebottle jellyfish which can deliver a nasty sting has been washing up on Rarotonga’s east coast this week.
Trader Jacks staff donate their tips to fire victim
Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Trader Jacks is the latest business to rally around a family who lost everything in a house fire last month.
New police inspector recognised with ceremony
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A long-standing Cook Islands police officer has been promoted.
Elderlies celebrating life
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Are Pa Metua centre for the elderly celebrated the International Day of Older People yesterday, which is observed on October 1 each year, started in 1991 by the United Nations General Assembly.
Government proposes regulation prohibiting importation of substandard electrical equipment
Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Government is proposing regulation prohibiting the importation of substandard electrical equipment.
Dog attacks continue to place pressure on authorities
Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Multiple dog attacks on Rarotonga again have authorities scrambling resources.
Dog desexing an ongoing challenge for authorities
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
An animal desexing programme designed to tackle dog issues on Rarotonga looks set to continue despite ongoing challenges in getting the matter under control.
Disabled, LGBTQ+ and children experience human rights violence, says survey
Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
For civil and political rights, Cook Islands is one of the best performers in the world according to the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI), however, the rights of people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ population could be improved.
Confusion reigns over Queen’s Memorial ‘public holiday’
Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
There appears to be some confusion over the legal framework surrounding Friday, September 30 being deemed a public holiday as a mark of respect to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Motorcyclist receives multiple injuries in early morning crash
Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A female motorcyclist suffered injuries to her face, legs and arms following a crash in Rarotonga on Monday morning.
