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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Aspiring Cook Islands Party candidate to contest election as Independent
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
After tying with Harriet Williams last year to be the Cook Islands Party candidate for Matavera, Taneao Ngamata decided to contest the 2022 General Election as an Independent candidate.
Rarotonga records coldest day of the year
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Rarotonga recorded its coldest day yesterday with temperatures dropping to 17.3 degrees celsius at 2.30am.
Longer prison time after successful Crown appeal
Thursday 7 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A former National Environment Service director of finance convicted of theft had her jail term extended after Crown Law successfully appealed her initial sentence.
Police name suspect wanted for alleged assault
Thursday 7 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Police have been unable to track Oswell Tunupopo, aged 37, who allegedly assaulted a woman at Wigmore’s store in Vaimaanga shortly before 3pm on Sunday.
Higher number of female candidates
Thursday 7 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The number of female candidates has more than doubled since 2014 in this year’s General Election and increased by seven candidates since 2018.
Vaimaanga man wanted for alleged assault on the run
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A Vaimaanga man who allegedly assaulted a woman on Sunday was still at large yesterday as police made attempts to take him in for questioning.
Progressive Party candidate wants to change international date line
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Progressive Party’s lone candidate Te Tuhi Kelly who is running for Nikao-Panama seat wants to change the international date line to be the same as New Zealand.
Driver blew over five times the legal alcohol limit
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Cook Islands Police ended a ‘relatively peaceful’ long weekend with two drunk drivers, a discharged firearm and an alleged fight.
Pitmasters cook up a storm
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The second annual Barbecue Pitmasters competition was held on Saturday putting an end to the weeklong Raro Fire and Food Festival.
Cook Islands welcomes ‘Partners in the Blue Pacific’
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom have joined the United States in an initiative titled “Partners in the Blue Pacific” which has the goal of improved cooperation in the Pacific region.
Excess breath alcohol charges dominate court
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Five people were called into the Criminal Court at Avarua for excess breath alcohol with four people opting to make pleas on Thursday last week.
Businesses respond to predicted GDP growth
Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Small businesses around Rarotonga are not surprised by a 17.1 per cent growth in GDP (gross domestic product) forecast for the 2022/23 financial year off the back of consecutive Covid-19 affected years.
Cooks hosts successful Aviation Meeting
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islands last week hosted the second Regional Aviation Meeting virtually, attended by Ministers from 18 Pacific Islands states.
Mitiaro’s ‘Ant-man’ meets Hollywood's Aquaman
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands’ Antony (Ant) Vavia shared a bit of Maori culture with Aquaman star Jason Momoa in Portugal this week.
Taxi driver found guilty during rape trial
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A Rarotonga taxi driver has been found guilty of sexually offending four girls who were under the age of 12 at the time of the incidents.
Enthusiasts pair bourbon and meat
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National
A group of barbecue enthusiasts have met to pair meat with bourbon.
Cook Islands ‘insulated’ as interest rates climb across the globe
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands home loan interest rates could become similar with Aotearoa as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand scrambles to ease the financial burden.
Vaka seeks shelter in Palmerston
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Marumaru Atua crew have sought shelter in Palmerston from rough weather conditions on their return to Rarotonga from Suwarrow.
Dog poisonings on the increase in Rarotonga
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Temu Okotai from Rutaki says poison killed two of his dogs which had been part of his family for the past ten years, while Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic is experiencing a significant influx of poisoned dogs on Rarotonga.
Olympic Week sees hundreds getting active
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local
The Ability Olympics, Mini Olympics and a fun run were all part of Olympic Week celebrations by Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC).
