Health
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.
Measles: ‘We should expect the worst’
Saturday September 07, 2019Health officials charged with preventing a measles outbreak say they are “expecting the worst”.
Why Stella is no chicken
Thursday August 29, 2019Young Cook Islander Stella Marsters says becoming vegetarians might save Cook Islanders from their obesity epidemic.
Dr Aumea on island rescue mission
Thursday August 29, 2019The Secretary of Health is flying to Mangaia to investigate concerns – as news emerges of an injured papa who had to pay for his own medical evacuation.
Data shows dirty water at stations
Tuesday August 27, 2019Two of Rarotonga’s most notorious drinking water stations have cleaned up – but the remaining four continue to have high contamination levels.
Dengue cases rise to 78
Wednesday August 14, 2019Seventy-eight (78) dengue cases have been reported since the outbreak in January this year.
Anolyte water a ‘better solution’
Monday August 12, 2019The 5-star Aitutaki Nui resort has got rid of chlorine and installed an expensive anolyte water disinfection system to give its guests safe and drinkable tap water.
Tutaka starts: It’s time to clean up properties
Saturday August 10, 2019Rakes, mowers, weed eaters and rubbish fires will be sparking into action this weekend in preparation for the tutaka inspection beginning on Monday, a health initiative started in the 1930s.
Keep abreast of your health
Tuesday July 09, 2019Women don’t like talking about getting their breasts checked. It’s a taboo subject for some.
