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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
New lawyers admitted to the bar
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Lawyers Kathleen Bergin and Mariata Pittman were admitted to the bar in the Cook Islands High Court on Friday morning.
Health ministry to consider vaccine for young children
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands would consider vaccinating children under the age of 12 if it was approved by New Zealand’s medicine safety authority, Medsafe, says a government spokesperson.
Over $7000 in damages from drink driving
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Nadia George entered a guilty plea to excess breath alcohol in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday.
Suspended DPM’s corruption related case moves to High Court
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
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 will appear in the High Court today.
Competitors step up to CrossFit
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Up to 65 athletes aged eight to 50 are competing in CrossFit competition ‘E Kokō.
Traffic to be diverted through Takamoa Theological College from today
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Traffic will be diverted through Takamoa Theological College in a bid to ease congestion caused by the Empire Bridge construction.
‘Expect the floodgates to open’
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The nation is on the brink of an economic collapse which could lead to a mass exodus similar to that of 1996, say Cook Islands business leaders.
Dead humpback washes up on Aitutaki reef
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
A humpback whale carcass without its head and tail was discovered on Aitutaki's reef, at Te Akauroa just above Honeymoon Island early last week by Air Rarotonga pilots.
Mental strength workshop for tourism industry
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A mental health strength and wellbeing workshop aims to help the tourism industry get through a trying time.
Japanese cooking class celebrates diplomatic relationship
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) is running Japanese cooking classes to mark a decade of diplomatic relations between the Cook Islands and Japan.
PM: ‘We cannot continue to close ourselves off from the world’
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Cook Islands government is seeking to maintain a zero-tolerance approach to Covid-19 to allow time for children aged 12 to 15 to be vaccinated before considering opening its borders.
Traditional voyage for Aitutaki’s 200-year celebrations
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
GPS and modern navigation will be switched off for the overnight trip to Aitutaki on Vaka Marumaru Atua. Instead, the crew will be using traditional wayfinding techniques guided by stars, wind, swell, and the sun.
$1.3 billion climate grant welcomed by PM Brown
Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown says he has welcomed New Zealand’s announcement of $1.3 billion in climate-related aid funding.
Sludge could be dumped next to the Rarotonga landfill within two months
Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The ongoing saga regarding the disposal of the by-product sludge from Rarotonga water intakes could be put to rest within months.
Citizens Against Corruption appeal in process
Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
The private prosecution against Prime Minister Mark Brown and his predecessor Henry Puna, who were acquitted of corruption related charges in March, is still in progress.
Cooks amongst the most vaccinated in the world
Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands have been identified as world leaders in Covid-19 vaccinations by the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC).
Agriculture census helps ministry plan
Monday 18 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
An agriculture census which happens every 10 years is set to begin next month, lasting until December, with assistance from the Asian Development Bank.
Former Environment Service employee charged with four counts of theft
Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A woman who worked under the former director of the National Environment Service (NES), Nga Puna, has been charged on four counts of theft as a servant.
Aitutaki children turn up in large numbers to get jabbed
Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
Youth aged 12 to 15 in Aitutaki received their first dose of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine on Friday.
Suspended DPM retains top pay
Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Penrhyn MP Robert Tapaitau is still on his Deputy Prime Minister’s salary including benefits, despite being suspended from leadership duties.
