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Pa Ariki meets Aquaman
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features, National
Pa Marie Ariki (middle) meets world famous actor Jason Momoa of Aquaman fame at Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival this week at Auckland’s Ngā Ana Wai Eden Park.
‘Sludge’ concern
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
An environmental advocacy group is calling for better oversight of the Cook Islands’ water supply, after concerns about alleged sludge pollution in streams from the drinking water project Te Mato Vai.
Mosquito-borne diseases become climate reality in warming Pacific
Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Health, National
Disease surveillance by the WHO shows mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are rising sharply. By Catherine Wilson of Al Jazeera.
‘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.
Court briefs 24.02.23
Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Jale O’Connor was nearly four times over the legal limit and driving erratically when he was stopped by police on Rarotonga. O’Connor appeared in the Criminal Court on Thursday where he entered a guilty plea to excess breath alcohol. The court heard O’Connor was driving about 12.45am on February 19 when he was stopped by […]
Speeding ticket process slammed by lawyers
Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A defence as described on speeding fines handed out by police on Rarotonga, has been labelled ‘ridiculous, an imposition on our citizens’, by a legal eagle.
PM holds bilateral meetings, Puna and Maamau embrace as Pacific unites again
Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National, Politics, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has been on a busy visit to Fiji ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum later this year.
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.
Incentives offered to strengthen relationships
Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
In an effort to reconnect and strengthen the relationship with their parents, guardians and community, Apii Avarua are starting a new school programme tomorrow.
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.
Cooks Prime Minister meets with Fiji counterpart
Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Fiji, National, Politics, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has met with his Fiji counterpart Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, at the margins of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Special Retreat held this week in Nadi.
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.
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.
'Our future looks secure': Pacific Islands Forum unite
Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in National, Regional
Regional leaders will meet this week at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Special Leaders Retreat in Fiji. "We have come through a period of some fracture," incoming PIF Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown said. "Re-establishing those ties, re-establishing relationships, that's going to be an important part of the side events of this meeting."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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