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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
A career in tuna fisheries
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Education, National
Cook Islander Dr Lara Manarangi-Trott has dedicated her career to fisheries and holds one of the top jobs at the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Caleb Fotheringham at the recently concluded Commission summit in Vietnam.
Cook Islands supports bid for tighter restrictions on sharks
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National, Regional
Cook Islands supports the United States of America and Canada’s proposal to ban longliners using shark lines and wire leaders in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean in a bid to save critically endangered shark species.
Tuna industry calls for harvest strategy - ‘Keep stocks in the green’
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National, Regional
The tuna industry’s major players are calling for a more science-based approach to improve decision-making on management and conservation for skipjack tuna fisheries.
Time for cameras on longliners: NGOs
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National, Technology
A Covid-19-induced break in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission’s (WCPFC) observer programme is evidence cameras are needed on ships, says an environmental NGO.
Cook Islander misses out on top fishery job
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Regional
Rhea Moss-Christian from the Marshall Islands has been appointed the new Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) executive director beating Cook Islander Dr Lara Manarangi-Trott.
Pacific fishing activity with ‘nefarious’ rep could soon have more surveillance
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Regional
A fishing activity in the Pacific that has a reputation for facilitating criminal behaviour could soon have more oversight. Caleb Fotheringham reports from the 19th Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Fish harvest strategy ‘removes politics and focuses on science’
Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown claims the country is part of the best-managed tuna fishery in the world, but Glen Holmes from Pew Research’s international fisheries programme says this would be true if a harvest strategy is implemented.
Livestock owners warned of disease risks
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Farmers have been warned to be on the lookout for African swine fever (ASF) and foot and mouth disease (FMD).
‘Significant investment’ in low latency data route
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Economy, National, Technology
The Avaroa Cable has made a ‘significant investment’ by buying capacity on a route that promises better internet connectivity.
New drone can assist with search and rescue missions
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National, Technology
A new drone which has infrared capabilities is in the country that can help Rarotonga’s search and rescue efforts.
Cook Islands’ old audiovisuals from the 1960s to be digitised
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in
Many of the Cook Islands old audiovisuals from the 1960s to 2000s will be digitised in Wellington along with treasured New Zealand collections.
UN bid back on the table
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Regional
Cook Islands could pursue United Nations membership to become a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for future financing options, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Defendant excused from appearing in court
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Culture, National
A woman facing a theft as a servant charge has been excused from appearing in court as she is in New Zealand attending to her child at Starship Children’s Hospital.
Pero’s national airline dreams dashed again
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National
Businessman Mike Pero’s national airline proposal to the Cook Islands Government has been declined, but the Prime Minister says a future national airline is inevitable.
Raro kids get football lesson
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Football, Sports
Oceania footballer of the century, Wynton Rufer wrapped up a week in Rarotonga on Wednesday coaching children how to kick a ball.
Staff reasons for Solicitor General’s resignation: PM
Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Local, National
Cook Islands Solicitor General resigned because of “a matter of confidence within his own office with his staff”, understands the Prime Minister.
Strategic plan focuses on rehabilitating offenders
Thursday 17 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in
Cook Islands Corrective Services plans to up its game with the launch of its first strategic plan as the department looks to place greater emphasis on rehabilitation.
Dome to wear village colours
Thursday 17 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The netball dome at the Tupapa Maraerenga courts donated by China only needs a lick of black and white paint, says Minister George ‘Maggie’ Angene.
Risky Tupapa field getting reseeded
Thursday 17 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Tupapa’s Victoria Park is getting reseeded in an attempt to fill holes that are causing knee and ankle injuries.
Cooks to host Aotearoa at Volleyball event
Wednesday 16 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Aotearoa Māori men’s and women’s volleyball teams are coming to the Cook Islands for a test match series against a local invited squad.
