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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Arson accused switches plea at the eleventh hour
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in
A man charged with arson set to be sentenced in the High Court on Friday asked to switch plea at the eleventh hour to ‘not guilty’.
Covid-19: Children under five test positive
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Seventeen more cases of Covid-19 as part of a single cluster identified on Sunday was confirmed yesterday, bringing the total number of positive cases in the Cook Islands to 42 (as of 2pm yesterday).
Former environment worker pleads guilty to theft charges
Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Axed deputy National Environment Service (NES) director pleaded guilty to stealing over $12,000 from the public purse, however, the defendant’s lawyer says the guilty plea was made only to put an end to the case.
Raro visitors ready to roll Covid-19 dice
Saturday 26 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Some tourists planning a trip to the Cook Islands are unaware of the risks associated with Covid-19 - which includes bearing isolation costs if they test positive while on holiday here – while others are prepared to roll the dice.
Nikao seawall mural ‘longest in the South Pacific’
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Marae Moana – the largest multi-use marine park in the world that covers the whole of the Cook Islands – is the inspiration for the Nikao Seawall mural.
Cooks’ first Covid-19 case leaves isolation
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The active number of Covid-19 cases in Rarotonga now stands at seven after the first positive case finished her 10-day isolation period this week.
In brief: Court news
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man pleaded not guilty to burglary and two acts of indecent assault on Thursday in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
Health to review measures
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
With total number of Covid-19 cases up to eight as of 6pm last night, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is set to review its current measures to reduce quarantine time for close contacts in the country.
Pa Enua travel partially lifted
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Pa Enua travel suspension was lifted at midnight yesterday.
Making a splash
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands swimming lessons are well underway with both older and younger children participating at Social Centre.
Financial support for those isolating
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) will provide financial support to people who cannot work because of isolation or quarantine.
Good fishing season
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Big fish have returned to Cook Islands waters, says Timothy Vaikai owner of the Fresh Fish Company.
Two more Covid cases confirmed
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands’ Covid-19 cases have moved from four to six as two more people were confirmed to be infected with the virus on Monday evening.
Nikao Seawall gets facelift
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Inspired by Marae Moana, the grey and white Nikao Seawall is getting painted in bright colours over the next few months.
Court session cancelled due to technical issues
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Technical difficulties meant Friday’s High Court session in Avarua was cancelled.
Companies plan to start seabed survey ‘later in the year’
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The three companies who have been awarded the Cook Islands seabed exploration licences are pleased with the progress but wary of another major hurdle – Covid-19 pandemic – as they plan exploration works.
Tourism arrivals in January ‘good start’
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands recorded 3712 visitors last month following the border reopening on January 13, 2022.
Pa Enua border closure extended
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Travel between Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, except Aitutaki, is suspended until Wednesday next week, while a decision on the Aitutaki border is yet to be made.
Covid-19: Cooks record fourth community case
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health yesterday recorded the country’s fourth Covid-19 community case at the Rarotonga airport testing facility.
Resort loses $7000 from three-day closure
Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Travel to Aitutaki is now open after being suspended since Sunday’s confirmed Covid-19 case.
