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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Mataitoga crowned Raotonga's cocktail champion
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National
Pacific Resort’s Rupeni Mataitoga took out the Rarotonga’s Innovative Cocktail Championships held on Friday at the Islander Hotel.
Leave to appeal against PM Brown and Henry Puna dismissed again
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The private prosecution’s application seeking leave to appeal a High Court decision involving Prime Minister Mark Brown and his predecessor Henry Puna, was declined by the Court of Appeal on Friday.
Seabed Minerals Authority ‘to consider the public comments closely’
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Public comment on seabed mining exploratory licences ended on Friday but it’s a waiting game on what’s next.
No communication from yacht prior to arrival
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The yacht Pebbles that anchored at Avatiu Harbour on Monday left at 4.50pm and has not returned, says secretary of transport, John Hosking.
‘Much more rain’ needed as water conservation warnings continue
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The majority of water intakes on Rarotonga are still dry despite heavy rainfall.
Government eyeing Covid-19 property for infected tourists
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Government is eyeing out a designated property for tourists who get Covid-19 which will mean resort owners won’t have to house infected people.
Australia appoints acting High Commissioner
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The decision to open our borders to Australia should be a decision of Cook Islands government, says the acting Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands.
People holding out for PR will have to wait
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
People hoping to get permanent residency will have to wait for early 2022 instead of the end of this month, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
First Covid-19 case lands in the Cook Islands
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands first case of Covid-19 detected in the managed isolation and quarantine facility at the Edgewater Resort on Thursday night is likely of the high contagious Delta variant.
MP raises health concerns
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Health-related questions were raised in Parliament by the Opposition Democratic Party MP Nooroa Baker in anticipation of the border reopening on January 13, 2022.
Border plans remain in place despite new Covid-19 variant
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
The January 13 border reopening plans will go ahead but the Government says it is keeping a close eye on the new Covid-19 variant Omicron that is shutting borders around the world.
Agricultural and horticultural trade programme lands in Cooks
Thursday 2 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands joins other Pacific nations in a programme aimed at improving the country’s agricultural and horticultural trade.
Opposition criticises government’s involvement in seabed exploration
Thursday 2 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Government should not be in competition with private enterprise, says the Opposition leader, criticising the Cook Islands Investment Corporation’s (CIIC) involvement with a company trying to get a seabed mining exploration licence.
Wrong law passed in Parliament
Thursday 2 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The wrong version of the new Immigration Act was made law in Parliament last week after being ‘accidentally’ signed off by the Queen’s Representative, a former speaker of Parliament blames the Prime Minister for the blunder.
Tourists to return to ‘green dirty' lagoon
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Ngatangiia MP Tamaiva Tuavera says people in his constituency are starting to stir again over the poor state of Muri’s lagoon.
Atiu fatal crash: Alcohol and speed believed to be factors
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A 60-year-old man was killed following a crash in Atiu on Friday.
Members missing out on thousands in wrong super fund
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
People are missing out on tens of thousands of dollars by staying in the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund’s (CINSF) conservative option, says the fund’s chief executive.
Work resumes on Empire Bridge after EIA approval
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Work resumed on the Empire Bridge following the approval of the environment impact assessment (EIA) on Thursday.
Licence requirements for 60 year plus a ‘rigmarole’
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
People over 60 needing to go through a medical examination to renew their licence is an “unnecessary rigmarole”, says ex-policeman Rod Henderson.
Apii Te Uki Ou opens to Year 9 in 2022, year 10 in 2023
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou is opening its doors to year nine students next year and year ten students in 2023.
