National
TTV believes tariffs will lead to conservation of water
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National
Rarotonga’s water Authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV) says evidence has shown that throughout the Pacific, if a tariff is introduced water consumption will decrease and people will begin to conserve water.
Deep Sea symposium probes nodule mining
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Around a hundred local and overseas speakers, ocean lovers, local authorities and government ministers turned up to yesterday’s Deep Sea symposium which provides Cook Islands with more knowledge of deep sea mining.
Te Are Manu recommends dogs be de-sexed 4 month and older
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Te Are Manu, Cook Islands veterinary clinic are recommending that dog owners have their dogs de-sexed at around four to five months old or older.
NES addresses risks of wildlife endangerment
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service (NES) has addressed the broader implications for local turtle populations and ongoing conservation efforts, following concerns over an incident where a young boy and a woman were reportedly caught attempting to steal turtles last week.
Seven executive officer roles up for renewal
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Interest in the Executive Officer (EO) roles in the Pa Enua has grown slightly compared to four years ago, with nearly 30 applications submitted this year.
Turama, All Souls Day- Remembering our loved ones
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Today November 1 at sundown marks All Souls Day, locally known as Turama, a significant occasion in the Cook Islands when families commemorate their departed loved ones.
TAU threatens whistleblower
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Power authority issues legal warning to employee who quit job over his workplace safety concerns. Talaia Mika continues her reporting on the scandal.
Robot doesn’t destroy seabed habitat
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
A foreign company has proposed to bring in a robot to harvest the seabed, write Tailia Mika.
Environment watchdog calls for regulation on turtle harvesting
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Environment watchdog and lobby group Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is calling on government to develop regulations to prevent turtle harvesting. Talaia Mika reports.
Symposium to reveal additional poll findings
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
In-depth results from a recent and controversial poll will be shared at todays Deep Ocean Symposium, hosted jointly by Te Puna Vai Marama and Te Ipukarea Society and held at USP.
Seabed mining exploration to continue for years following findings
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands Government through the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has revealed that the exploration of deep sea mining will continue for a few more years giving time for findings to be analysed and this will take months and years.
Ocean science conference talks and awareness
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Weather
The Met Office states that the workshop aims to increase the awareness on ocean science, map stakeholder information needs and facilitate discussion aimed at improving ocean and marine services as well as enhancing early warning capability in the Cook Islands. Participants will also have an opportunity to discuss needs and gaps around ocean outlooks, forecasts […]
Working mothers welcome evening paunu clinics
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Paunu clinics on Rarotonga have seen a significant increase in the number of babies attending general wellbeing checkups to track their growth and development.
Workers not safe : Opposition
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Opposition Leader Tina Browne has raised concerns on the lack of adequate protections for Cook Islands workers and the long-overdue need to update the country’s Workers’ Compensation Ordinance, which has remained largely unchanged since 1964. TALAIA MIKA reports.
Prime opens Sundays to meet demand
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
Reporter Melina Etches says Prime Foods management were excited when they shared this news yesterday.
Board intervenes to settle TAU controversy
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Reporter Talaia Mika yesterday met with Te Aponga Uira directors to get an explanation of the power authority’s handling of the electrocution of four staff members and the controversy it has caused.
700 customers at risk of power disconnection
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
More than 700 customers of Te Aponga Uira are at risk of being disconnected from electricity supply if they do not pay their overdue bills to the power provider.
Western Pacific to miss UN goal to cut early deaths from lifestyle diseases: WHO
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Western Pacific countries including the Cook Islands will likely miss out on the United Nations’ goal to reduce premature deaths from lifestyle-related diseases such as cancer and diabetes, as a result of alcohol and tobacco intake.
ICI alleviates self help in Aitutaki
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki mayor Nick Henry has acknowledged Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) for stepping in to assist with the water supply challenges in Aitutaki.
Call to conserve water
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Conserving water is a key to improving supply in Rarotonga, reports Talaia Mika, and part of the solution to enabling fire brigades to fight fires in these current times of water shortage.
