National
Diabetic foot sepsis a burden
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Health
Just over $70,000 will be spent by the Ministry of Health over the next five years to treat diabetic foot sepsis.
Patients need chasing up
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Health
Patients who miss appointments need to be chased up by medical staff, says the chief medical officer at Rarotonga hospital.
Three NCD deaths in a year
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Health
Obesity, smoking, alcohol, lack of exercise, denial and stress are just some of the contributing factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), especially diabetes.
Shut down haven, says reverend
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Economy
A prominent Cook Islands religious leader says the trust industry should be shut down, because he believes it attracts tax evaders and criminal elements.
Tourism to target Asian markets
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Some of the extra $6.5 million in funding for the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation will go towards marketing in Asia.
Regional business grants up for grabs
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Economy
A regional organisation is taking applications from local businesses for its latest round of business development grants.
Funding secured for energy
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Prime minister Henry Puna has returned from a multi nation trip with funds aimed to help the nation achieve its goal of deriving 50 per cent of its energy from renewable resources by 2015.
Flyers promote Lagoon Day
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Flyers for Lagoon Day are being distributed around Rarotonga.
Cooks keen on quota system
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Minister for Marine Resources (MMR) Teina Bishop says the Cook Islands is willing to adopt a regional quota system to limit harvesting of albacore tuna and prevent overfishing.
High-tech learning in Raro
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Local
Teachers and students have explored how iPads can be used in the classroom this week.
Team effort to improve health
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Health
General practitioner Dr Trevor Hurlow believes a group-based health programme is the answer to preventing non-communicable diseases.
Fruit fly a threat
Thursday 11 July 2013 | Published in Health
First discovered on May 9, the seemingly innocent looking oriental fly is one of the most destructive in the world.
NCDs our 'biggest killer'
Thursday 11 July 2013 | Published in Health
The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCD) is visible and will continue to grow if more is not done to educate the community to help combat the biggest killer of Cook Islanders.
Attitude is key to health: MP
Thursday 11 July 2013 | Published in Health
The key to improving health in the Cooks is attitude, said the keynote speaker at the first day of the Cook Islands Health Conference yesterday.
Seatbelt law needed
Thursday 11 July 2013 | Published in Health
Laws around seatbelts and helmets need to be revisited in the Cook Islands, said the Secretary of Health.
Time to cut salt and sugar
Thursday 11 July 2013 | Published in Health
Salt and sugar are causing a crisis in the Cooks, said a World Health Organisation representative at the Cook Islands Health Conference yesterday.
Conference focuses on NCDs
Thursday 11 July 2013 | Published in Health
Tackling non-communicable diseases is the goal of this year’s health conference, which began yesterday.
Atiu's health focus of lecture
Thursday 11 July 2013 | Published in Health
Health in Atiu was the main focus of a lecture given by Julie Park as part of the 16th annual Cook Islands Health conference.
Picton Castle departs
Thursday 11 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Cook Islands-flagged sailing ship Picton Castle is sailing away today for the second of two voyages to the northern group.
Fishing company in hot water
Thursday 11 July 2013 | Published in Environment
A multinational fishing company licensed to fish in Cook Islands waters has been fined US$120,000 and stripped of its fishing licence for Marshall Islands waters.
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