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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Bigwigs trial date ‘may need to avoid general election’
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The trial date of suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna, and former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna, might need to avoid the general election says, Chief Justice.
MMR removes whale carcass from Aitutaki reef
Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
A whale carcass that was discovered over a month ago on Aitutaki’s reef just above Honeymoon island is being removed by the Ministry of Marine Resources.
In brief: Court News
Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man charged with dangerous and reckless driving was asked to pay reparation costs of over $7000 to the victim whose vehicle he crashed into.
In brief: Court News
Friday 26 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Yves Pan, an over 70-year-old French national who is also a Cook Islands permanent resident, will appear in the High Court today at Avarua.
PR rules ‘soul destroying’ for expat partners
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A Cook Islands man says spouses needing to wait for 10 years for permanent residence status, if they don’t hold a New Zealand passport, is “soul-destroying”.
Over 60 driver licence issue in the hands of Crown Law: PM
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The drivers licence regulation that requires those aged 60 and over to undergo a medical examination is still being dealt with by the Crown Law, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Te Vai Ora Maori disappointed with To Tatou Vai Bill
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The leader of a Rarotonga group advocating for free, clean, safe water says she’s disappointed the To Tatou Vai Bill 2021 is ready to be made law after it passed its third reading on Monday.
Cook Islands Government still fighting for those eligible for NZ pension
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister, Mark Brown says he is still trying to help those who face New Zealand Super Fund deductions.
MIQ now free for repatriates but costing the taxpayer $800,000
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) is now free for people currently in MIQ and for people entering the country on December 2, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Travel insurance optional for travellers
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Travel insurance will be optional for visitors entering the country from January 13, says Border Easement Taskforce, despite other countries enforcing it.
No vax mandates for Cooks: PM
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
The Cook Islands is not considering following New Zealand’s footsteps by enforcing ‘no jab, no job’ policy. says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Over 100 expats set to receive PR status
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Over a hundred people could become Cook Islands permanent residents before the end of the year, now that the Cook Islands Immigration Bill passed its third reading.
‘Fruit ninja’ attack destroys watermelons
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National, Outer Islands
An Aitutaki farmer returned to over $600 of damage to his watermelon plantation on Tuesday last week.
‘Tears of love, joy, sadness’
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Apii Te Uki Ou students spent eight days exploring Mitiaro on the school’s year 7 and 8 camp last week.
Tensions high at superfund meeting
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Tensions were high at the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund meeting on Wednesday night as some members voiced frustration that they would lose money from their New Zealand pension.
Judges to decide fate of appeal against Puna and Brown
Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The private prosecution against Prime Minister Mark Brown and his predecessor Henry Puna, who were acquitted on corruption-related charges in March, completed another step in the appeal process this week.
Covid forecasts ‘could be worse’
Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands’ Covid-19 modelling that predicts over 2000 cases and several deaths give ‘very rough guide’ of what to expect when the virus enters the country, however it could be worse, warns a New Zealand-based modeller. Caleb Fotheringham reports.
Air New Zealand flight schedule disappears
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Two friends who came to Rarotonga for a working holiday from New Zealand had their December flights cancelled earlier this month leaving them confused.
‘Expect 2400 infections, 100 hospitalisations and ten deaths when Covid-19 arrives’: TMO
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 is likely to hit the Cook Islands causing multiple deaths, hundreds of hospitalisations and thousands of infections when it arrives.
New standing orders simplified
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The new standing orders - the official rules that will regulate the proceedings in parliament - will be made into plain, gender-neutral language, and will follow procedures in line with international parliamentary practice.
