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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Litter an ongoing problem at Tupapa beach
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The well-known beach amongst locals next to Tupapa Outpatients clinic was trashed with empty beer bottles and boxes from last weekend.
Court briefs
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Roundup from last week's sitting of the Cook Islands High Court.
Postrygacz kids steal the show
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Toa Extreme hosted last Saturday at the old Sheraton had around 280 participants and one event organiser says it exceeded their expectations.
Efforts to dismiss female assault case unsuccessful
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Defence lawyer disappointed after his bid to dismiss assault on a female case was denied by the Justice of the Peace.
Clampdown on unlicensed taxis
Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
There are concerns unlicensed taxi owners working under the radar are stealing business from licensed operators who pay premium rates to operate from Rarotonga International Airport.
Covid legislation targeting misinformation extended
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Covid-19 Amendment Act, designed to protect the country against the virus through border restrictions and combatting misinformation, was extended for another six months during Parliament last week.
Aitutaki eggs cracking the Cook Islands market
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
Atai farms in Aitutaki has reignited its free range egg farm and is selling to Rarotonga cafes.
Progress on adopted children’s PR status
Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Members of the Parliament unanimously agreed to changes to the Cook Islands Constitution in regards to adopted overseas children receiving permanent residence status, putting the Amendment Bill through to third and final reading.
9221 Cook Islands residents fully vaccinated
Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Mauke’s first vaccination rollout is complete, with its entire eligible population of 194 getting the first dose.
No waiver or discounts on landing fee, says PM
Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands does not offer waivers or discounts on landing fee for travel out of New Zealand, says Prime Minister Mark Brown, after businessman Mike Pero pulled the plug on Pasifika Air due to ‘lack of government support’.
The island’s first mud run
Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands first official mud run, Toa Extreme saw both children and adults covered in mud head to toe at the finish line on Saturday.
$300m ‘Budget of Revival’ approved by Parliament
Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Appropriation Bill (Budget) is now waiting to become law after passing its third reading in Parliament on Thursday night.
Call for PM’s house a ‘tongue in cheek’
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Prime Minister should have a permanent place of residence paid by the government, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Minister proposes delaying 2022 elections
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
If Covid-19 means the country’s financial situation doesn’t improve, elections should be postponed in a bid to save money, says Cabinet Minister George Angene.
Police ‘under the pump’ leads to mistakes in court
Thursday 24 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Prosecution mistakes in court down to large amounts of work and limited resources says, defence lawyer.
Parliament updates
Thursday 24 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Opposition Democratic Party yesterday gave up their question time to speed up the process of the Appropriation Bill debate which is now in the Committee of Supply.
‘Drink driving huge problem in our nation’ drink driver told
Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A repeat drink driver has been jailed for three weeks and told his criminal behaviour needs to be stopped.
A new look for lawmakers
Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
With the relaxing of the dress code, the majority of male MP’s attending Tuesday's Parliament session opted for a traditional necklace over a tie.
Cooks to consider proof of Covid-19 vaccination
Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Tourists from countries with high cases of Covid-19 may need a proof of vaccination to visit the Cook Islands in the future.
Ties now optional in Parliament
Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Neck ties are now optional in Parliament, announced Speaker Tai Tura during Tuesday's sitting.
