Health
Cruise ships ‘safe’
Tuesday February 25, 2020The national tourism body has assured public that “due diligence is carried out” when cruise ship passengers enter the country.
Youngsters getting hooked on booze – expert
Friday February 21, 2020The Alcoholics Anonymous group is getting increased participation, amid fears about the impact of alcohol on young and old.
Virus hits Australia, Cooks get ready
Saturday January 25, 2020The first Australian case of Wuhan coronavirus has been confirmed, with a man being held under isolation in a Melbourne hospital.
Movember: ‘We tell our boys to stop crying’
Wednesday November 06, 2019For too long, men haven’t been brought up to ask for help when they’re struggling. Now, a group of young men are leading the change in dramatic fashion.
Dengue infections in visitors
Monday November 04, 2019Two tourists visiting the country from French Polynesia have been confirmed to have been diagnosed with the dengue type 2 (DENV – 2) virus.
Public meeting to debate chlorination
Wednesday October 02, 2019The Koutu Nui is hosting a community meeting tonight for those who want to discuss the treatment of Rarotonga's water supply, 6.30pm in the Calvary Hall in Puaikura.
35 deaths spark call to action
Wednesday September 11, 2019There is one young girl that Mereana Taikoko always remembers: the girl was bullied in school and teetering on the edge of suicide.
Tourism boss: Fight fat with tax
Wednesday September 11, 2019He’s one of the Cooks’ biggest resort owners; now Tata Crocombe has put his weight behind health experts’ calls for a “junk food tax” to shrink the country’s waistlines.
Scientists’ call: Tax junk food
Monday September 09, 2019All sugary, fatty and salty foods should be taxed, says study. Jonathan Milne and Gray Clapham report.
Scientists are urging policy makers to “seriously consider” introducing a broad junk food tax to help curb the obesity epidemic.
