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Pandemic triggers 25 percent increase in mental health issues
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The team leader behind a mental health survey canvassing more than 1100 people in Rarotonga and Aitutaki hopes it will eventually be used to improve the Cook Islands’ response to mental health issues.
Head of Audit Office resigns
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The head of the Cook Islands Audit Office Allen Parker is stepping down, citing family health reasons.
Lady Moana dry docked in Tahiti
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Taio Shipping’s only operational outer islands cargo ship is dry docked in Tahiti for a necessary check that happens every four years.
Local sportswear company expands brand in Pacific
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham at the end of this month will be a proud moment for the local sportswear company Onu Sportswear.
International company gets multimillion dollar deal
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The mapping data and products will assist Infrastructure Cook Islands in advancing sustainable infrastructure, improving disaster and climate resilience, and updating nautical charts.
Cooking classes offer lessons on inclusion, independence
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) held cooking classes as part of this month’s events to promote awareness, acceptance and inclusion of people living with autism here in the Cook Islands.
PM Brown unable to attend Forum summit due to ‘logistical issues’
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will not attend the Pacific Islands Forum, citing logistical issues.
Alleged woman beater remanded in custody
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National
A man who spent nearly a week on the run from police has been remanded without plea in custody.
Students build rat traps after learning about native birds
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
One of Apii Te Uki Ou’s year five and six classes built 10 rat traps after spending the term learning about Cook Islands’ native birds.
Driving offences top arrest list
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Police processed 24 arrests in June with the majority relating to driving offences from Rarotonga residents.
Dredging work completed at Avatiu harbour
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Essential dredging work at Avatiu Marina has been completed over the weekend, to ensure the safe docking of the country’s new police patrol vessel from Australia, Te Kukupa II.
New draft Bill will not include homosexuality as a crime: PM
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has expressed his intention to remove homosexuality from the Crimes Act.
Draft Population Policy open for public comment
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The first Cook Islands draft Population Policy is now open for public comment, to ensure population trends and dynamics are considered when government planning is underway.
Standing to make a change
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
At the age of seven, Piltz Tetevano Napa dreamed of becoming a pilot flying high in the skies.
Recruitment continues for workers
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
Accommodation providers in Rarotonga are still looking to Fiji to source extra workers.
Practical learning around health and science expanded in schools
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
A major programme encouraging practical learning around health and science is being expanded in schools throughout the Cook Islands.
Alcohol suspected in two motor vehicle crashes
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Police attended to two motor vehicle crashes in Rarotonga yesterday.
Local egg producer closing down cool room
Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
John Scott of Scotts Farm, Muri has announced that it is closing the cool room in Avatiu, blaming changing markets and government policy for its demise.
Locals meet former All Black skipper ‘Buck’ Shelford
Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
All Black great Sir Wayne “Buck” Shelford KNZM MBE has conquered the rugby field and while holidaying in Rarotonga yesterday, he hit the Rarotonga Golf Club green with Lieutenant Commander Mark Te Kani.
Rising flu cases put pressure on Ministry of Health
Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora is urging people to remain patient, as a spike in influenza has put pressure on staffing resources.
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