AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPolice & Courts: A North Canterbury tenant, Jonathon Parker, was sentenced after a bitter dispute with elderly landlords escalated into blackmail allegations, with the court hearing details of a long-running conflict. Health: Women across the Cook Islands are being urged to book mammograms as the 2026 Breast Screening Programme starts next week, with screening at Rarotonga Hospital and outreach for eligible ages. Winter Health: Te Marae Ora is reminding residents to stay warm and keep up hygiene as Rarotonga’s overnight temperatures drop, to help curb respiratory illness spread. Elections & Democracy: A columnist warns the electoral roll may be outdated, raising concerns about who is listed to vote ahead of the August 12 general election. Environment & Climate: A scientific voyage is building a baseline of ocean conditions across the Cook Islands EEZ, tracking temperatures, currents, seafloor changes and microplastics to understand climate impacts. Local Business & Community: Paradise Supplies marked 10 years in the accommodation and hospitality supply sector, celebrating growth from a container operation to an online ordering platform. Sports: A fully local Cook Islands lawn bowls team has departed for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, led by veteran Teokotai Jim as flag bearer.
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