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‘There is a growing waste crisis in the Cook Islands’ - Abandoned vehicles adding to spiralling cost of waste management
Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, Local, National
Cook Islands environment agency boss Halatoa Fua has labelled the nation’s abandoned vehicles as a ‘legacy’ waste issue.
Environmental advocates raise concerns about Rarotonga water facilities
Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
Community group Te Vai Ora Maori (TVOM) is calling for the National Environment Service to protect Rarotonga's freshwater streams in the wake of upcoming permits being assessed.
In the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday, November 17
Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A prison warden facing multiple assault charges has entered guilty pleas.
Domestic violence dominates weekend incidents on Rarotonga
Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A spike in domestic violence in Rarotonga over the weekend has seen a man locked up.
Palmerston community and partners rally to rid the island of rats
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Invasive species such as rats pose a threat to island biodiversity. They can impact nesting seabirds and turtles as well as native plants by feeding on native seeds.
Cooks couple sharing wellbeing dream with Polynesians globally
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National, Technology
A Cook Islands couple have set about getting their people on track to good health through an app.
Struggling during the down time
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National
Tourism operators are likely to go into hibernation over the long summer period as they struggle with the relative lack of flights and visitors. Matthew Littlewood talks to those in the industry about the outlook.
Weighing up the alternatives in protecting the Cooks from coastal erosion: Where to next?
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
Avana Harbour on the eastern side of Rarotonga has been in the spotlight this week as residents awoke on Monday to find a digger dredging in the narrow stretch of water. Al Williams investigates what this project is all about.
‘It’s like coming back home’: Shortland Street star shares his connection with Cook Islands
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, National
Ben Mitchell has visited the Cook Islands several times but it was during a recent trip that he felt a connection which brought him closer to his ‘ancestral homeland’.
Antibiotics ‘don’t work for viruses’
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
In October, when Te Marae Ora (TMO) Pharmacy Staff surveyed 434 people on what they knew about antibiotics, they found that a lot of people thought that antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria, or viruses, or fungi, and nearly half the people surveyed thought antibiotics helped to treat the common cold.
Pero’s national airline dreams dashed again
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National
Businessman Mike Pero’s national airline proposal to the Cook Islands Government has been declined, but the Prime Minister says a future national airline is inevitable.
Toa Samoa Rugby League World Cup parade unites
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National, Rugby league, Sports
In true Pacific style, flags of the Pacific islands including the Cook Islands, Niue, Fiji and Tonga billowed amongst the deep red of Samoa’s, united in their support for Toa Samoa, in yesterday’s parade.
UN bid back on the table
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Regional
Cook Islands could pursue United Nations membership to become a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for future financing options, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Defendant excused from appearing in court
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Culture, National
A woman facing a theft as a servant charge has been excused from appearing in court as she is in New Zealand attending to her child at Starship Children’s Hospital.
Court briefs 17.11.2022
Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Drink driver apologises A drink-driver didn’t have to travel far to land in hot water after crashing into the Ministry of Justice building in Avarua. Ngatokorua William entered guilty pleas to drink driving and careless driving following an incident on October 5. His truck mounted the footpath by Ministry of Justice building and “plowed” into […]
Accused released from custody on strict conditions
Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man facing intent to injure charges has been released from custody on strict conditions.
Antibiotics: Not all fun and games
Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) pharmacy staff were busy during the Cook Islands Games – not so much with playing sport, but asking people about antibiotics.
Staff reasons for Solicitor General’s resignation: PM
Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Local, National
Cook Islands Solicitor General resigned because of “a matter of confidence within his own office with his staff”, understands the Prime Minister.
PM’s party to seek costs after petitions dismissed
Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
A High Court judge has dismissed the Cook Islands United Party’s petitions that the Cook Islands Party’s policy of a tax-free threshold of $60,000 in the Pa Enua in lead up to 2022 general election amounted to bribery.
PM calls for more climate funding
Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says funding for smaller nations affected by climate change must be accelerated.
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