Health
Dengue fever courtesy of a nasty little biter
Wednesday February 06, 2019Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus.
One dengue case on Raro
Wednesday February 06, 2019The Health ministry has confirmed there is at least one case of dengue fever on Rarotonga.
Suicide prevention focus at seminar
Thursday January 31, 2019About 60 people attended a suicide prevention workshop based on the “Flo Talanoa” module, which is centered on regular interaction between the communities, at Sinai Hall on Tuesday.
Water-borne illnesses on decline
Wednesday January 30, 2019Ministry of Health has witnessed a decline in the water-borne illnesses despite the recent heavy downpours which have increased the risk of water contamination on Rarotonga.
PTI has courts in its sights
Wednesday January 30, 2019The Women’s Counselling Centre in Rarotonga has put its foot down and will review orders from the Cook Islands High Court in regards to domestic violence matters.
Four schools with water issues
Tuesday January 29, 2019Water stations at four schools on Rarotonga have been marked with red labels because they supply contaminated water.
PTI calls on women
Monday January 28, 2019Cook Islands Women's Counselling Centre, Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) is calling on women who are keen to be part of the executive committee to attend this year’s Annual General Meeting in March.
Plans for male group
Monday January 28, 2019Cook Islands Women’s Counselling Centre, Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) manager Rebeka Buchanan will be reviewing their male advocacy programme this year.
Chiropractor returns to island
Friday January 25, 2019Qualified New Zealand chiropractor Dr Chad Esaiah has arrived back on Rarotonga for a brief stay.