National

Sibling’s illness fuels passion for healthy living

Saturday 13 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, Health, National, Weekend

A young Cook Islander, inspired by her sibling’s health struggles, joined Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health to promote healthy living and supports the government’s plan to ban unhealthy substances.

Features


Partnership to boost home healthcare

Saturday 13 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, Local, National

The Rarotonga Home Healthcare Services (RHHS) and Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) has signed a Health Cooperation Agreement, promising to elevate homecare services in the Cook Islands.

Health


Women take on key roles

Saturday 13 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Local, National

Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has appointed two female professionals to key government boards, while also conducting training sessions for its directors to enhance their capabilities and governance practices.

Business


Prime Minister Brown to co-chair PALM10 in Japan

Saturday 13 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Pacific Islands Forum Leaders will meet with the Government of Japan in Tokyo for the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting – PALM10 – from July 16 to 18.

Economy


Te Ipukarea Society: Govt ‘prioritises profit’ over environment in seabed mining push

Saturday 13 July 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

The governments of the Cook Islands and Hawai’i recently reached a historic sister-city agreement between Honolulu and Avarua, Rarotonga. However, it would appear that the sisters do not see eye to eye when it comes to deep seabed mining.

Environment


Rarotonga growers fear financial strain from incoming water charges

Saturday 13 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National

Rarotonga growers have expressed deep concerns over the upcoming water tariffs, fearing significant financial strain and potential business closures.

Economy


TMO declares war on NCDs

Saturday 13 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, National

Government is committed to reducing the number of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country, with a focus on educating children and implementing healthy lifestyle initiatives within the Ministry of Health.

Health


Tupapa clinic asbestos removal project ahead of schedule, says CIIC

Friday 12 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

The old asbestos roofing at the Tupapa Primary Care and Outpatient Clinic has been fully removed, and its new roof has been installed.

Health


Repeated breaches land young woman back in jail

Friday 12 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A young woman sentenced to serve time at Arorangi Prison has been advised by a Justice of the Peace to seriously think about making better choices in the future.

Court


Family reunites to celebrate WWII Coastwatcher

Friday 12 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend

A former Coastwatcher who served in World War II, the late Tai-O-Tonga Henry, who passed away in the 1980s, remains an embodiment of unity for his family in Rarotonga.

Features


Court briefs

Friday 12 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A number of driving related matters were presented to the Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.

Court


Record-breaking tourism boom but businesses face challenges

Friday 12 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands tourism industry is booming with record visitor arrivals expected this year, but some businesses are facing strain due to staffing shortages, rising costs and supply chain issues.

Economy


Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards return to celebrate tourism champions

Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

After a major success in its inaugural year, the Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards have returned, to highlight once again those in the local tourism industry and broader community who best emulate the Kia Orana Values.

National


Cook Islands target oral health, NCDs and workforce at annual conference

Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, Local, National

The annual Cook Islands health conference kicked off yesterday with the World Health Organization’s new regional director attending and a focus on oral health, non-communicable diseases and strengthening the health workforce.

Health


Survey aims to capture Cook Islands’ conservation concerns

Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Te Tu’anga Taporoporo (National Environment Service) and the University of Newcastle, Australia, will conduct “voluntary” interviews this Friday with households on the island to better understand local perspectives on biodiversity conservation and development.

Environment


Assault charge results in suspended sentence

Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A man who has been granted permanent name suppression was handed a 24-month suspended sentence after being convicted of assaulting a woman.

Court


Ministry gathers input for new Education Masterplan

Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

The Ministry of Education has completed its final rounds of consultation with schools, both in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, for its new Education Masterplan.

Education


Govt, Opposition deadlocked on Public Accounts Committee chair

Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

The Government and Opposition MPs remain at loggerheads on who should be chair of the Public Accounts Committee after they failed to reach an agreement last week.

National


Cook Islands, FAO strengthens ties on food security

Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Technology

Cook Islands and the Food and Agriculture Organization discussed strengthening collaboration on sustainable agriculture and food security during its sub-regional coordinator’s visit.

Local


New website helps families find World War I ancestors’ graves

Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National, Weekend

A passionate research team created a website to document Cook Islands World War I soldiers’ graves and share stories of their contribution to the war.

Features


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