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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Drink driving proves costly
Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga resident entered two guilty pleas, one of excess breath alcohol and the other of careless driving causing bodily harm in court on Thursday.
Ex-cop found guilty of assault
Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
An ex-police officer who broke the jaw of a handcuffed man while on duty has been found guilty of assault with intent to injure.
Court to decide if officer's actions were assault or police duty
Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A jury will decide today whether a police officer accused of breaking a handcuffed man’s jaw is guilty of assault or was merely carrying out his duties as an enforcer of the law.
Residents not keen on vaccine feel pressured to take Covid jab
Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
A number of Rarotonga residents who have chosen not to take the Covid-19 vaccine say they have faced pressure by family and friends to get vaccinated.
Cop ‘exceeded’ his duties, says Crown lawyers
Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
The trial involving a police officer allegedly beating up a handcuffed man returned to the Cook Islands High Court yesterday after it was abandoned in March.
Puna a Manihikian at heart
Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Akaiti Puna was sworn in yesterday as Manihiki’s new Member of Parliament on Monday during a flash sitting.
‘Eye opener’ for sole traders
Monday 31 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce has been running a series of bookkeeping courses to prepare business owners for future sole traders grants.
Exports lead to high demand for Aitutaki taro
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Auckland-based importer of Aitutaki taro wants more so he can trim freight costs to make the root crop affordable for his working-class clients.
Air freight service back to normal for some businesses
Friday 28 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Freight has returned to normal for some local businesses with larger-bodied planes now flying regularly into Rarotonga.
Aircrew exempted from 14-day stay requirement
Friday 28 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Aircrew flying to Australia don’t have to spend 14-days in New Zealand before coming to Rarotonga.
Rarotonga sky gazers witness spectacular ‘blood moon’
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Eager Rarotonga residents stayed up late Tuesday night and some crawled out of bed in the wee hours of Wednesday morning in the hope to view a super blood moon.
Vaccine rollout paused as officials await next shipment
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Government says over 7000 people living in Rarotonga have received their first dose of the Pfizer Covid vaccine.
Growing interest in pawpaw exports
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The push to export pawpaw to New Zealand has gained momentum following a meeting of Rarotonga growers yesterday.
Work with nature ‘not against it’
Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local
When it comes to permaculture, it’s all about how much you want out of it. If you want a small change you do a little, but if you want a lot to change, you do a lot.
Local musician Jarome Pare gives NZ a taste of home
Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, Features
Covid-19 left Cook Islands musician Jarome Pare stranded in Auckland, but opened opportunities for him to perform all around New Zealand. Caleb Fotheringham reports from Auckland.
Air NZ wants to help Cook Islands boost exports
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Air New Zealand wants to help the Cook Islands export more to New Zealand and asks local growers to start a dialogue.
Bike crash after ‘a few beers’
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A Rarotonga man has entered a guilty plea to a charge of excess blood alcohol, in the High Court last Thursday.
All aboard the first bubble jet
Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
It was big news for people flying to Rarotonga from Auckland, and business as usual for people going to New Zealand.
COURT BRIEFS: Stabbing accused pleads not guilty
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
William Wade, who is accused of a stabbing offence, entered a not guilty plea in Thursday’s High Court sitting.
Rape accused pleads not guilty
Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A middle-aged man accused of raping a 15-year-old girl living in his home has made a not guilty plea in Thursday’s High Court.