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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Minister Angene’s water station ready for use
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Minister George Angene’s bright green and yellow water station at Tau Terevete Park is complete and ready for use.
Tourism yield versus numbers
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands needs to focus both on returning to previous traveller numbers and increasing yield, says Tourism Minister Patrick Arioka.
CIIC addresses market vendors
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A Punanga Nui Market vendor meeting was held to clarify “misinformation or misunderstandings” in relation to future market plans, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
Morning tea for World Mosquito Program
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Australian High Commission threw a morning tea to celebrate the work the World Mosquito Program has done in conjunction with Te Marae Ora.
Covid-19 stats better than NZ’s
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Covid-19 deaths and hospitalisations are significantly better than New Zealand, epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker says the biggest factor for the difference likely comes down measurement.
No sign of movement for grounded Grinna
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
There’s no indication of when Taio Shipping’s MV Grinna II will be removed from Manhiki’s reef.
Empire Bridge completion two weeks away
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Empire Bridge is expected to be completed within two weeks, says Landholdings representative John Batty.
Opposition leader slams govt with ‘zero results’
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The leader of the Opposition says the Government has produced “zero results” when it comes to diversifying the economy, despite the Cook Islands Party making it a main talking point.
From Mitiaro to Our Ocean’s event in Palau
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend
From Mitiaro to Palau, marine biologist Antony Vavia shares his experience at the Our Oceans Conference last month and speaks about the relationship between contemporary science and indigenous knowledge.
Police get new recruit
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police Service welcomes Chester the golden labrador to the team after recently graduating from the Narcotics Detection Unit in New Zealand.
China donate's emergency equipment
Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
China has donated 50 chainsaws and high-quality radios worth over $100,000 to the Cook Islands to be used in emergency management.
Market plan upsets hut owners
Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National
A Punangi Nui Market hut owner is concerned about getting kicked out, however, stakeholders involved in the market's future development say there is nothing for the vendor to worry about.
Court case management gets a technology boost
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The Cook Islands Ministry of Justice is moving from Excel spreadsheets to a new case tracking system (CTS) which will improve management of its court cases.
NES confirms mudflow complaint
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service has confirmed an anonymous complaint about mudflow on either end of the abandoned Sheraton hotel.
Buying local the way to go: PM
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands needs to improve productivity and promote buying local to beat inflation, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Calls for Fiji to be on transit visa waiver list
Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands businessman Steve Anderson is calling on the New Zealand Government to add Fiji to its transit visa waiver list to help its labour shortage.
Air Rarotonga set to resume Tahiti flights
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Air Rarotonga is looking to bring back its Tahiti flight for June and July this year says the airline's managing director, Ewan Smith.
Court filled with minor fines
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Cooks Islands Criminal Court was filled again on Thursday with people who had failed to pay minor fines within seven days.
Police deal with burglary, assault and car crashes over the weekend
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Police spokesperson, Trevor Pitt, on Saturday said a visitor reported being burgled at a beachside accommodation, and cash and other items valued at more than $2,000 were allegedly stolen.
PR stance ‘political stunt': PM
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
The Prime Minister has accused the Opposition of a “political stunt” after the president of NGO Friends of Fiji and the CEO of the Opposition's office, Tangaroa Vakalalabure said permanent resident (PR) application rules were “discriminatory”.
