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Retailers voice ‘egg-pectations’ as ongoing egg shortage is ‘no yolk’
Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
The main issue behind egg shortages on Rarotonga is importation laws, says CITC Food Group Manager, Jason Burgess.
Having dialogue at Green Climate Fund event
Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
A Cook Islands delegation was in Songdo, Korea earlier last month attending the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Asia Pacific Dialogue.
Te Ipukarea Society: Who would have thought the Cook Islands has scorpions
Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Who would have thought the Cook Islands has scorpions.Two that have been recorded on the user friendly online ‘Cook Islands Biodiversity Database’ are the Bark scorpion, Tēkōpio Liocheles australasiae, and the Lesser Brown Scorpion, Sōkopio, Isometrus maculatus .
Antonina Browne chairs meetings in Fiji
Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Director of the Pacific and Regional Affairs Division (PRAD) Antonina Browne is chairing the Pacific ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific States) Officials meeting and the Smaller Island States Officials Meeting in Suva, Fiji this week.
Preserving memories in Puaikura
Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Puaikura are preserving their memories in time capsules.
Online resources tipped to assist in battling diseases
Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The Pacific Community and the Pacific Plant Protection Organisation have launched three pivotal online resources – the revamped Regional Biosecurity Information Facility ,the upgraded Pacific Islands Pest List Database, and a newly established webpage.
‘Mosquito coil’ linked to blaze which gutted Nikao residence
Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National
A mosquito coil in the bedroom of a Nikao home could be behind a blaze which gutted a Nikao residence.
Cleaning up the Cooks
Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Last year, Clean Up the Cooks Day resulted in a waste haul of 750.8 kilograms – the majority being general waste and scrap metal.
Ridding Palmerston Island of rats
Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Palmerston island may soon be rat-free.
Climate, gender, ocean and 2050 on agenda as Mark Brown chairs Foreign Ministers Meeting
Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown will attend the Forum Foreign Ministers meeting in Fiji this week.
Careless driving matter finally goes to trial after two years
Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A driving related matter that has been before the courts for nearly two years is being heard by a jury on Rarotonga.
Increased reports of ‘inadvertent or inconsiderate actions’ in our waters
Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A warning bell has sounded following the death of an endangered green turtle in Rarotonga waters.
First aid saves lives
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
World First Aid Day is an annual observance held on the second Saturday of September each year serving as a global platform to raise awareness about the importance of first aid knowledge and skills in saving lives.
Marumaru Atua heads for Palmerston
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weekend
Vaka Marumaru Atua has departed for Palmerston Island on a chartered trip to collect the Project Working Group (PWG) who are working with the island community to address the rat problem.
Visitor appears in court following Tourism office crash
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Several court matters were presided by Justice of the Peace John Whitta at Criminal Court in Rarotonga on September 7.
Cook Islands in Executive Council for UNESCO’s Oceanographic Commission
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands has been elected to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Executive Council of the Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission (IOC) for 2023 – 2025.
Agriculture staff in para-veterinary class
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National
Six Ministry of Agriculture biosecurity and livestock staff have been attending a veterinary summer class, and at the end of the year, the successful participants will receive certification from SPC and the Ministry of Agriculture.
Cruise ship makes unplanned stop due to medical incidents
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Cruise ship Coral Princess made an unplanned stop in Rarotonga on Tuesday as two people required medical attention, while it is understood a passenger on an inbound Air New Zealand flight to Rarotonga died this week.
Battling the stigma of mental health across the Pacific
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Health, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Mental health remains a stigma in the Pacific, but there might be some good news out of the Cook Islands. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.
Minister denies involvement with South Korean cult Grace Rd Church
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Minister Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa has been quick to dismiss suggestions that members of the controversial South Korean cult Grace Road Church have recently visited the Cook Islands, while others remain silent.
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