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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Confusion over reparation costs
Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
There was confusion in the Criminal Court over how much reparation needed to be paid following a motor accident.
PR applications open
Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands permanent resident applications are open with 140 available spaces to be filled.
Rarotonga drug dealers receive prison sentence
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Two people have received prison sentences, while one person has received probation on cannabis-related charges last week in the High Court.
Minimum wage under review
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands minimum wage is currently under review, however, the Prime Minister says businesses would struggle with the added cost if it was to increase.
Visitor arrivals forecast brings hope
Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands tourism outlook is looking positive with visitor arrivals forecast to reach two-thirds of 2019 numbers in the coming months.
Request declined
Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Cook Islands Chief Justice declined an application for a victim to read her own impact statement to the man who raped her.
Health officials to administer Rakahanga vax
Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) officials will now travel to Rakahanga to administer Covid-19 vaccines instead of around 80 island residents going to Manihiki for their second and booster jabs.
Rise in isolation breaches raise concern
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Police say they are continuing to get reports of isolation breaches but so far nobody has been convicted.
Man jailed for machete attack
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man has been sentenced to nine months in prison and 12 months of probation for assaulting his partner three times, using a machete in at least one of the assaults.
Stranded families left to fend for themselves
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
People left stranded on Rakahanga after the vessel that was supposed to bring them back to Rarotonga ran aground on Manihiki late last month, will have to find their way back to the main island.
Firefighters come to Te Marae Ora’s rescue
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade members have been assisting Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health first responders for the past month.
Businesses ready to recruit
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The announcement of migrant workers from Fiji has come as welcome news to staff strapped Cook Islands businesses that are heading into peak tourism season.
‘Few jobs’ remain to fully complete Empire Bridge
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga’s Empire Bridge has been used by traffic for the last week and only a few jobs remain until it's fully complete.
Rakahanga ‘vax crossing’ on hold, says Opposition leader
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
People on Rakahanga will likely no longer need to travel to Manihiki for their Covid-19 vaccines, after a meeting last week held between Rakahanga Member of Parliament Tina Browne, the Ministry of Transport and Crown Law to discuss the matter.
Kiwi tourist charged with indecent assault
Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A New Zealand tourist appeared in the Criminal Court at Avarua charged with indecent assault on Friday.
TMO responds to Rakahanga vax issue
Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says the “cold chain management timing for the vaccine” is the reason behind their inability to take the Covid-19 vaccine to Rakahanga.
Youth Parliament to discuss contentious bills
Thursday 7 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The Cook Islands Youth Council is finalising its numbers for Youth Parliament to be held from April 26 to 28.
Frustration over boat trips
Thursday 7 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Rakahanga residents are frustrated they have to make a ‘risky’ boat trip to Manihiki for their Covid-19 booster shot instead of health officials going to their island to provide additional protection against the virus.
Cooks ranked 192nd most expensive country in the world for broadband
Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands is ranked the 192nd most expensive country out of 222 for the price of broadband internet, however, Competition and Regulatory Authority (CRA) chairman Bernard Hill says it’s not really a big deal.
Rakahanga stranded left disappointed
Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Rakahanga stranded are missing out on work, being with family and study after their ride - Tiao Shipping’s MV Grinna II - ran aground on Manihiki’s reef.