Health
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.
Unique plantain varieties protected in overseas bunker
Saturday July 06, 2019Banana crops around the world are facing collapse because of a devastating disease – so the Cooks have taken a step to safeguard the country’s colourful range of fruit.
‘Duplicity’ over chlorine in water
Thursday July 04, 2019The decision to chlorinate the water supply is a done deal, critics say, despite a public consultation process.
Preschool teachers confronted by erratic meth mums
Tuesday July 02, 2019“I picked up a child for kindy at one time and the child looked like she was not cleaned the night before. She sat on the car seat, looking like she was not there. Food was hanging on her face.”
