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Raro FADs break loose
Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Missing anchored fish aggregating devices (FADs) around Rarotonga which are used by local small-scale fishermen, have been a concern to fishers alongside the increase in fuel costs and poor fish numbers.
Paxlovid available at TMO pharmacy
Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has supply for 100 prescriptions for Paxlovid, an anti-viral medication used to combat Covid-19.
Tackling Raro’s dog problem: Police to issue warrant for added support workers
Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
More than 20 dogs have been put down by the Cook Islands Police last month, in a bid to tackle the growing canine population in Rarotonga.
Daycare centre to integrate Te Reo Maori programme
Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
It’s an exciting year for children attending the Island Bubz Daycare Centre.
Fishing charter lands good catch – on land and at sea
Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, National
Despite heavy rain and strong winds forecast, three friends set out on an adventure with fishing charter company, Game Fishing Rarotonga on Tuesday.
Questions surrounding top taxman’s ‘sabbatical leave’
Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The head of the Cook Islands tax department has been given six months’ sabbatical leave by his boss, Financial Secretary Garth Henderson, in a decision that has reportedly irked top government officials.
Catholic Synod Forum - listen, discuss and share
Wednesday 11 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
For the first time in the history of the Catholic Church, the synod process has afforded people the opportunity to share their stories of existing as a ‘Church’ in the world today.
Protecting Maori culture
Wednesday 11 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Mangaia is steeped in legend and mystical charm. Estimated at 18 million years old, it is one of the oldest islands in the Pacific.
New Covid variant detected, TMO calls on public to be vigilant
Wednesday 11 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health has identified a case of the XBB1 variant in the Cook Islands.
Cheaper foreign transfer service welcomed in Cook Islands
Wednesday 11 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, National
The Cook Islands Fijian community has welcomed news of the MPaisa platform - a way to send money to Fiji through Vodafone Cook Islands.
Clean break for laundry services as rain persists
Wednesday 11 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
Laundromats have been run ragged, as wet weather continues to punish Rarotonga.
Rain in Rarotonga may last until the end of the week
Wednesday 11 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Torrential rain in Rarotonga may last until the end of the week as a large trough makes its way through the Cook Islands.
Cook Islander selected as NZ National Party candidate
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Rarotonga-born lawyer Angee Nicholas, who moved to New Zealand with her family more than two decades ago, has been selected to stand for the National Party in the seat of Te Atatū in this year’s NZ General Election.
Population policy endorsed
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The very first Cook Islands ‘Population Policy’ to address the country’s depopulation issue has been finalised and will be launched this year.
Arutanga Koni Raoni fundraiser collects over $60,000
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Oire Arutanga on Aitutaki wrapped up the island’s Koni Raoni event for the festive period.
Covid-19 cases stable: TMO
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The Covid-19 case numbers remain ‘stable’ for now in the Cook Islands and Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says it will not reintroduce any further precautionary health measures.
Second recruitment of nursing students to begin in June
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Seventeen students pursuing Bachelor in Nursing Pacific are five weeks away from completing their first year of studies.
Cooks to give Pacific pageant a miss
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, National
Cook Islands will not participate in this year’s Pacific Islands Pageant to be held in Apia, Samoa from January 29 to February 3.
Call for government to address Aitutaki water shortage issue
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
The recent rain may have alleviated some of the water shortage issues in Aitutaki, but MPs and stakeholders want to present a plan to Government to address the problem.
Te Marae Ora out to prevent dengue outbreak
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) says it will ensure there are no dengue outbreaks in the Cook Islands following the recent rainy spell.
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