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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Thieves target tourists in recent cases of break-ins
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Tourists have become burglary targets despite break-ins still being low compared to pre-Covid times, says a Rarotonga-based security company owner.
Human rights must be protected and enhanced: Solicitor General
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Crown Law Office lawyers are on their third day of a human rights workshop that will help them better understand the commitments the Cook Islands have made to international conventions.
Don’t drop your guard yet, waves warning remains
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
The large swells did not arrive on Tuesday as forecast, however, Cook Islands Meteorological Service director Arona Ngari says it’s too early to relax.
Willful damage costs man over $1600
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man apologised in the Criminal Court at Avarua last week for causing over $1600 worth of damage to his uncle’s property.
Volunteer firefighters respond to fires in the community
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade attended three rubbish fires that got out of control in the last week.
Muri braces for impact from high swells
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Accommodation providers are preparing for sea swells forecast to be higher than the waves that caused widespread damage on the island’s south coast last week.
Police investigating car crash
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A white ute crashed into a tree at the Social Centre in Nikao early Monday afternoon.
PR recipients have made the Cooks their new home
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local
The National Auditorium was packed on Friday morning with 237 permanent resident (PR) recipients who were bestowed with the honour in front of their families and friends.
‘Last term’ for United Party leader
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
A former key government figure leading a new political party at the upcoming general election will retire if he doesn’t get voted in.
PR ‘something to treasure’
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Tears of joy were shed as 237 people were granted Cook Islands permanent residency (PR) at the National Auditorium on Friday morning – nearly 10 years after the last ceremony.
United Party leader wants to cut MPs salaries
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands United Party wants to cut all Members of Parliament salaries by 45 per cent and use the $700,000 annual savings for public servants.
Getting back to business
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Clean up crews were busy on Rarotonga’s south coast yesterday picking up leftover debris brought in by extreme high tides and large waves.
Local resident has charges dropped
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Some charges will likely be dropped for Iorama Ngataua who appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Tuesday.
'Worst in 25 years'
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Forty beachfront rooms have become unusable at The Rarotongan Resort as large waves combined with king tides smashed through the windows flooding these luxurious rooms and leaving behind an inch of sand.
Matavera candidate Williams focusses on ‘unfinished jobs’
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands Party’s candidate for Matavera Harriet Williams says her parents would be proud of her decision to run in this year’s General Election.
Lady Moana dry docked in Tahiti
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Taio Shipping’s only operational outer islands cargo ship is dry docked in Tahiti for a necessary check that happens every four years.
Students build rat traps after learning about native birds
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
One of Apii Te Uki Ou’s year five and six classes built 10 rat traps after spending the term learning about Cook Islands’ native birds.
Driving offences top arrest list
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Police processed 24 arrests in June with the majority relating to driving offences from Rarotonga residents.
A passion for boil-up and barbecue
Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend
Barbecue social media star Stefan Apiata who’s better known as ‘Stef the Maori’ and Iti Stafford talk to Cook Islands News journalist Caleb Fotheringham about followers, food and a potential new TV series.
Apii Avarua holds fundraising event
Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Apii Avarua held a fundraiser on Friday morning to raise money for the school’s end of year disco.
