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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Seabed mining ‘not worth the risk’, says Evans
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Jacqueline Evans said: “Seabed mining also has a direct impact on the biodiversity that lives on and around the nodules and the disposal of sediment from the ship will impact marine life that encounters it in the water column.” Evans said she wants the Cook Islands to focus on investments that “do not solely rely […]
Call for voyaging knowledge to be shared
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Culture, National
A newly formed group, Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation, aims to teach traditional wayfinding and are putting the call out to older Cook Islanders to share their voyaging knowledge.
Nodules: Climate change solution or ecological risk?
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
People keen to explore the possibility of deep sea mining see it as a way to fight climate change, while those against say it doesn’t make sense to solve an environmental problem by possibly creating a new one.
Crew abandoned on Cook Islands-flagged vessel
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A Cook Islands-flagged vessel the MT Ocean Pride was found abandoned by its crew of 12 with more than $1.7 million of diesel stolen in South East Asia according to news publication, Free Malaysia Today.
Apii Te Uki Ou principal reflects on four years service
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou principal Mark Harris is moving back to his home in New Zealand. He reflects on his time on Rarotonga and talks about promoting an environment in which staff feel they are making a difference.
Properties with pools top pick for staycations
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Properties with pools are hot on the list for staycation options over Christmas and New Year, says Cook Islands Tourism Council president Liana Scott.
Piho wins New York photography award
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National
International award-winning photographer, Charlotte Piho is a gold winner for the New York Photography Awards.
Deep sea ‘gold rush’
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Three companies could be awarded a licence to explore the Cook Islands seabed for rare minerals.
In brief: Court news
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Change in order Metua John, who is currently on a community treatment order, had his conditions changed in the Criminal Court to allow him to go fishing with his father. On Thursday, lawyer Mark Short, who was filling in for Michelle Tangimama, read a letter by clinical psychologist Dr Evangelene Wong asking for the change. […]
Govt approves ‘the only one of its kind in the world’ Act
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority has launched a new product targeting United States with a high divorce rate as a potential market.
Rollout of Covid-19 booster shots start today
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Covid-19 booster rollout kicks off today from 8am to 6pm, with the people of Nikao first up. Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health asks people to meet at Social Centre for their shots.
Piho’s gallery sneak peek
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National
Award-winning photographer Charlotte Piho is opening her new gallery in Muri from 6pm today for a first look.
PM signs off on USD $80m loan
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands has borrowed (USD) $40 million from the Asian Development Bank for immediate financing needs with an additional (USD) $40 million set aside if the country becomes in need of the money.
In brief: Court news
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man has had a charge of careless driving causing injury withdrawn in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday.
Man convicted for trespassing and intoxication
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Araitia Araitia was convicted of being unlawfully found after being intoxicated and walking into someone’s property.
Man pleads guilty to drunkenness in public
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man who previously claimed he was punched by police and told “shut up, this is not Fiji” changed his plea from not guilty to guilty.
Superfund changes default option to ‘balanced fund’
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) will change its default option from the conservative fund to the balanced fund on January 1, 2022.
Mother of seven receives suspended sentence
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A woman was put on a two-year suspended sentence after stealing from the KAPs store in Matavera twice on one day in October.
PM Brown, Puna seeking costs from failed private prosecution
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he was not surprised Citizens Against Corruption’s (CAC) attempts to lay charges a second time failed.
Man receives 15 months prison for stealing
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A Rarotonga man was sentenced to 15 months prison for stealing a grass cutter worth $1000, along with other items worth $741 and contempt of court.