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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Cabinet approves Seabed Minerals Exploration Licences
Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
As anticipated, the Cook Islands Cabinet has formally approved the three seabed minerals (SBM) exploration licence applications from CIC Limited, CIIC Seabed Resources Limited and Moana Minerals Limited.
Covid-19: Close contacts test positive, may not be 'very infectious' - Baker
Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Covid-19 count has moved from one to three after close contacts of the country’s first community case returned positive.
High risk of tropical cyclone
Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
The risk of a tropical cyclone in the Cook Islands is high for the rest of February, says Cook Islands meteorological service director.
‘Kind-hearted and hardworking’
Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islander and second-year Wellington law student Tearoa Atama Kairua has been recognised for her excellent work as a residential advisor at Victoria University’s student accommodation Stafford House.
Authorities explain delay in Covid-19 announcement
Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Prime Minister and Secretary of Health say they were waiting for more information before they made the public announcement that a visitor tested positive to Covid-19.
Covid tests come back negative
Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
All 424 Covid-19 tests on Monday have come back negative but the virus could still be spreading in the community, says the Secretary of Health.
Businesses cash in on Valentine’s Day
Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National
Local businesses cashing in on Rarotonga romance were fully booked and busy yesterday.
Community transmission leaves parents concerned
Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Local Covid-19 community transmission has left some parents concerned for their children’s wellbeing but schools have since added extra safety measures.
Photographer opens Muri gallery
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National
International award-winning photographer, Charlotte Piho officially opened her new gallery in Muri on Friday night.
In brief: Court news
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man has pleaded guilty to careless driving and failing to report an accident in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
Work lost on Empire Bridge construction due to bad weather
Sunday 13 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A week of work was lost on the Empire Bridge construction due to workers dealing with bad weather, says contractor Land Holdings’ representative John Batty.
Seabed licence conditions to be made public
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Full exploration licence conditions will be made available to the public if companies are awarded a seabed exploration licence.
In brief: Court news
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Joseph Ahiao and Matatia Tewhare both pleaded guilty to fighting in a public place in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
45 percent vaccine certificates distributed
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Less than half of vaccine certificates have been distributed but a big number have just not been picked up, says a statemen from Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health.
In brief: Court news
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A 21-year-old man is set to return to his home in Rakahanga after his bail conditions were changed on Thursday in the Criminal Court in Avarua.
Aid for weather-affected
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Over $130,000 will be given to the fisheries and agriculture sectors who were financially hit from January’s tropical depression.
Owner to pay $150 to girl attacked by dog
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Mata Manuela was ordered to pay $150 in compensation costs in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Tuesday, to a girl who was attacked by her dog.
Potential costs for unvaccinated facing medical emergency
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Unvaccinated people aged over 18 needing to go to New Zealand for medical reasons may have to cover the cost of their own chartered plane, says Secretary of Health Bob Williams.
MIQ breach charges dropped
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man forced to spend two days in prison has had charges for breaching Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) order dropped.
Unvaccinated can still fly, just not with Air NZ: TMO
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Unvaccinated over 18 who need to go to New Zealand for medical reasons can still get there but not with Air New Zealand, says Secretary of Health Bob Williams.
