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Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
Cook Island News
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September 7, 2024
Dr Evangelene Daniela-Wong. Photo: LOSIRENE LACANIVALU / 23050594 The incidence rate of newly diagnosed mental health cases in the Cook Islands between 2021 and 2023 is nearly five per 1000 population, but a non-governmental organisation claims...
‘His legacy is one of unity and strength’: Cook Islands mourn the loss of Māori King
Cook Island News
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August 30, 2024
The Māori King, Tūheitia Paki, crowned Te Arikinui Kīngi Tūheitia, being welcomed at Te Atupare Marae, Rarotonga, in March this year. MELINA ETCHES/24032804 The Cook Islands community is deeply saddened by the passing of Kīngi Tūheitia Paki, the...
New Zealand chiropractic interns bring relief and hope to Rarotonga
Cook Island News
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July 8, 2025
New Zealand College of Chiropractic intern Carlos Fung performing a spinal check up yesterday. TEITIMOANA TAIRI/ 25070730 Final-year interns from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic are bringing hope, healing, and holistic health to the Cook...
Fish poisoning cases decline in Cook Islands: Health Ministry
Cook Island News
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September 5, 2024
TE MARAE ORA/24090411 Fish poisoning cases are declining after recording 52 cases in 2021, according to the recently released Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health National Health Information Bulletin. From 2021 to 2023, occurrences of ciguatera fish...
Health and Beauty: Pure and Natural, a sanctuary for beauty and wellness
Cook Island News
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November 21, 2024
Pure and Natural salon and Beauty Spa, tucked away in a convenient new location in Ngatangiia, is offering a refreshing escape for customers seeking expert beauty services on the island. Owner Adela Mahusay, a fully qualified beauty professional,...
‘First 1000 Days’ focus for annual health conference
Cook Island News
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January 28, 2025
Secretary of Health Bob Williams. TMO/24040122 Te Marae Ora, the Ministry of Health, is focusing on reducing the rate of childhood obesity, with the goal of ensuring that today’s children are free from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) from 2030...
Health pledges USD5700 for investment
Cook Island News
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November 12, 2024
Secretary for Health Bob Williams. TMO/24040122 Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health has pledged US$5700 to the World Health Organisation (WHO) to support new investment strategies set by the new regional director for the organisation. TMO secretary...
James Comer Asks Pentagon For Intel On China’s Deep-Sea Mining Ops
[your]NEWS
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July 16, 2025
A House committee asked the Department of Defense (DOD) Tuesday for a briefing on its efforts to counter China’s deep-sea mining activities, according to a letter exclusively obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. The House Committee On...
Court of Arbitration of Sport dismisses appeal brought by Lee Harmon, former President of the Cook Islands Football Association , against OFC Appeal Committee decision.
Islands Business
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August 29, 2024
The Government through the Minister of Finance has expressed its condolences to the families of seasonal workers who died in a tragic car accident in New Zealand earlier this week. Minister of Finance, Lautimuia Uelese Vaai said it was never the...
Survey shows better mental health services needed in the Pacific
RNZ
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January 28, 2025
Sir Collin said the research has found the prevalence of mental health distress in Samoa and Tonga. Photo: RNZ Research by Auckland University has highlighted an urgent need to improve mental health services in the Pacific. University of Auckland...
Mental health training for frontline workers
Cook Island News
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January 15, 2025
Mereana Taikoko. 19090912 Cook Islands mental health organisation, Te Kainga o Pa Taunga, is planning to hold various workshops and training sessions this year. Dates for these events are yet to be confirmed. The first training is expected to be...
EXCLUSIVE: House Asks Pentagon For Intel On China’s Deep-Sea Mining Ops
The Daily Caller
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A House committee asked the Department of Defense (DOD) Tuesday for a briefing on its efforts to counter China’s deep-sea mining activities, according to a letter exclusively obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. The House Committee On...
Health leaders set sights on universal coverage
Pacific Media Network
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Regional health leaders agree much improvement is needed to achieve universal coverage while prioritising financial and digital health across the Pacific and Asia. At a recent World Health Organisation (WHO) committee meeting in Manila, officials...
Tradition in Tanzania: Reviving East Africa’s Ocean Heritage
Oceanographic Magazine
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July 16, 2025
While grassroots efforts thrive, a transformative movement is reshaping legal frameworks on a global scale. The concept of Ocean Rights advocates for recognising the legal rights of the ocean as a living entity, acknowledging its intrinsic value...
New approach to gathering genetic info could help Māori, Pacific health
1News
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Health outcomes for Maori and Pacific people could benefit from a new approach to gathering genetic information from indigenous populations, reports 1News' James Fleury. New Zealanders with roots to a remote Cook Islands atoll could hold the key...
Taken Cook Islands remains finally returned to rightful resting place
Pacific Media Network
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The Mangaian community in the Cook Islands have had the chance this year to celebrate the long awaited return of 142 individuals’ remains that were taken by Japanese researchers in the 1980s and 1990s. Led by Archaeology Professor Kazumichi...
Ruta Mave: The reality of women’s leadership in the Cook Islands
Cook Island News
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August 12, 2024
Ruta Tangiiau Mave. Photo: CI NEWS We have come a long way from a women’s place being barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen, writes Ruta Mave. The sixties liberation movement was to give women equality in the workplace, being allowed to have a job,...
Vape ban comes into effect in Cook Islands
Pacific News Service
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Any unsold vape, imitation tobacco or e-cigarette products must be removed from shelves from today and can no longer be sold to anyone as the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 2024 comes into effect in Cook Islands. Te Marae Ora (TMO)...
Youngsters learn from the best at Junior Rugby League Clinic
Cook Island News
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January 11, 2025
Cook Islands rugby league stars Brad Takairangi (middle) and Zane Tetevano (left) teach children the pre-match war cry (haka) during the Cook Islands Athletic Development Junior Rugby League Clinic at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday....
NCDs to cost Cook Islands tens of millions, says Te Marae Ora
Cook Island News
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July 26, 2024
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health staff at the Health Expo 2024 held earlier this month. TE MARAE ORA/24072509 The economic burden of rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on the Cook Islands is projected to soar to tens of millions of dollars,...