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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
New sawmill for Mangaia
Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
A Japanese grant worth over $132,000 is funding a project that is expected to generate affordable building materials and employment and training for school leavers, to assist in population retention on Mangaia.
Court puts accused on community treatment order
Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Matia Betero charged with two counts of wilful damage, threatening acts and threatening to kill will be put on a community treatment order following a psychiatric assessment.
No decision yet on 'no jab, no fly' policy: Air Raro
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A decision is yet to be made by Air Rarotonga if they will follow in Air New Zealand’s ‘no jab, no fly’ policy.
Careless driving charge dismissed
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Gwenaline Pitihana was discharged without conviction after being charged of careless driving causing injury, in the High Court at Avarua on Wednesday.
All packed, ready to return!
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders landing in Rarotonga from Auckland say they’re excited to be coming home.
Rolling out men’s health clinics
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
A joint project by Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health and the Rarotonga Rotary Club hopes to attract 200 men to 11 clinics over the next several weeks.
Bail granted for rape accused despite Crown opposition
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man accused of rape and other sexual behaviour to girls aged 10 and under has been granted bail in the High Court at Avarua.
Cook Islands prepares for return of more stranded residents
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
An estimated 232 Cook Islands residents are expected to arrive in Rarotonga tomorrow afternoon from Auckland.
Rape accused appeals JPs bail decision
Tuesday 12 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Defence lawyer Norman George asks for bail a third time for his client accused of rape and other indecent behaviour to girls aged 10 and under.
Cooks may consider ‘no jab, no job’ policy for health workers and teachers: TMO
Tuesday 12 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) may look into adopting New Zealand’s ‘no jab, no job’ policy that requires healthcare, schools and early childhood staff be vaccinated against Covid-19 or lose their jobs by the end of the year.
Man ordered to pay $4102 in repayment costs for car crash
Monday 11 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man has to pay $4102 in reparation costs after having a seizure that caused a car crash.
Court Briefs
Monday 11 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Court briefs for the week of October 4, 2021.
Cooks defend offshore services industry
Saturday 9 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Local authorities say there is an ongoing effort and commitment for the government to fight financial crime, tax evasion, money laundering and financing terrorism after Cook Islands was named in the Pandora Papers – the leaked cache of 11.9 million financial records.
Indecent assault
Saturday 9 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Kelepi Ranadi was “out of his mind” when he indecently assaulted another man at Hula Bar last year, the court heard yesterday.
Brutality claims unfounded: Police
Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police say claims of brutality against one of their officers filed by a Fiji national ‘don’t stack up’.
No plans for booster shots
Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
A government spokesperson says the Cook Islands is not considering Covid-19 vaccine booster shots at this stage.
Empire bridge construction ‘on pause’
Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Work on the Empire Bridge is on pause while Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) waits for the Cook Islands National Environment Service to approve the rest of the project, which could happen in a month and a half.
Deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau suspended over corruption related charge
Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has been suspended pending outcome of his court case after he was revealed as the government member being charged with conspiracy to defraud.
Government plan for the returning Cook Islanders
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Government has outlined its plan for the returning stranded Cook Islanders while keeping the country Covid-19 free.
Seafarers celebrated on Rarotonga
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Domestic seafarers were celebrated at Avatiu Harbour yesterday with a sausage sizzle and gift pack marking World Maritime Day.
