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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Reaching herd immunity ‘is no guarantee’
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
New variants of the Covid-19 virus will make it hard for countries like Cook Islands to achieve herd immunity, says a leading Pacific health expert.
Lawyer Rasmussen pleads guilty
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Former Cabinet minister Wilkie Rasmussen has entered a guilty plea to attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Fish shortage ‘worst it’s ever been’
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Fishing boats are coming back mostly empty, some of the people affected say it’s normal while others say it’s the worst it’s ever been.
Growers put pawpaw in the ground hoping it’s in the sky in nine months
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local
Pawpaw growers are looking to form a cooperative but plenty of work is still needed to be done to get the fruit in New Zealand supermarkets.
‘Snail mail’ lives up to its name
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A customer relying on postal mail service to remain in touch with families in Rarotonga has raised concerns over delays in mail delivery.
Court Briefs
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Court briefs for the week of July 15, 2021.
Rarotonga gears up for Te Maeva Nui festival
Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Culture, National
Ngatuaine Maui from the Ministry of Cultural Development says there’s pent-up excitement for this year’s Te Maeva Nui festivities after the event was cancelled last year due to Covid-19.
Court Briefs
Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Court briefs for the week of July 5, 2021
‘Intoxicated’ person charged with breaking police property
Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Jordan Glover accused of damaging a police Perspex screen at the Avarua Police Station says the property didn’t belong to the police in the first place.
Equipping teachers to teach writing
Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Rarotonga primary school teachers have met in Sinai Hall in Avarua over the past two days to better equip themselves to teach literacy.
Three weeks prison for repeat domestic violence offender
Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A repeat domestic violence offender avoided a multiple year sentence and will spend three weeks in prison and a year on probation for assaulting his partner.
Three years in jail for cannabis
Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man with eight different medical conditions will spend three years in prison for cannabis-related charges.
Court briefs
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Court briefs for the week of July 5, 2021
Application for appeal in case against PM and Puna
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A case involving Prime Minister Mark Brown and Pacific Forum Secretary General Henry Puna was dismissed in March this year by a High Court judge, but could be brought back to life as lawyer Norman George and Paul Allsworth of Citizens Against Corruption (CAC) apply to appeal the matter.
100 per cent first dose for Pukapuka, Nassau
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Covid-19 vaccination programme in the northern group islands have kicked off with 100 per cent turnouts.
RaroGo pivots to freight success
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local
Single mother and Cook Islander based in Auckland, Maire Browne, started her business in the midst of Covid promoting Cook Islands holiday deals which has now evolved into a successful freight forwarder.
Jailed for domestic violence
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man who committed a “severe domestic violence incident” with two attempts of strangulation will spend five and a half years in prison.
Crown Law mum on licence amendment
Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The controversial drivers licencing regulation that requires those aged 60 and over to undergo a medical examination was first raised in January this year. Six months on, there is no progress and the government agency responsible for amending the legislation is keeping mum on the issue.
Court news
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Roundup from Cook Islands High Court.
Sentencing adjourned for the second time
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man found guilty of assault against a female has had his sentencing adjourned a second time because his criminal record remains unclear.