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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Rarotonga drenched after downpour causes flooding
Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Widespread flooding has been reported at residences and businesses around Rarotonga after intense rainfall this week, and the forecast is calling for a wet couple of months ahead.
Police curfew checks ‘abusing rights’
Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Concerns have been raised over police’s nightly curfew checks on accused persons out on bail.
More passengers, freight with Dreamliner
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Flights from New Zealand start with a trickle in May and turn daily in July according to Air New Zealand’s flight schedule.
Man facing cannabis charge to travel to NZ for partner's kidney transplant
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Rodney Ngatikao faces cannabis charges and is leaving for New Zealand to support his partner who needs a kidney transplant.
US resident facing cannabis charge has bond paid to charity
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
United States resident Theran Weaver III has agreed for his bond to be paid to a men’s counselling charitable organisation.
Volunteers support ambulance service
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Firefighters turned first responders will help Te Marae Ora health ministry with Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
Covid risk ‘low’, border controls vital, doctor says
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands’ border controls are the most important aspect in Covid protection, followed by vaccination, says one of New Zealand’s leading surgeons.
Drink driving conviction
Monday 10 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime
Teariki Jeffery Piri is convicted for drink driving after helping at a golf club fundraiser.
Pleaded guilty to get it over with
Monday 10 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime
Teariki Tapurangi Junior Araipu has pleaded guilty to two charges of assaulting a female.
Defendant can now visit his newborn
Monday 10 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime
Defendant Iorama Ngataua’s new bail conditions now mean he can see his newborn. Ngataua is charged with joint burglary and no plea has been entered.
From chips to riches
Saturday 8 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Hard work and determination have taken Mike Pero from relatively humble beginnings, working in his father’s fish and chip shop, to becoming one of New Zealand’s most successful businessman.
Pero’s Pasifika Air pivots to pawpaws
Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Mike Pero’s Pasifika Air aims to reignite the country’s pawpaw industry by providing affordable freight to New Zealand.
Dengue reaches Mangaia
Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Dengue has now spread to three of the Pa Enua – Mauke, Aitutaki and the latest island Mangaia, according to a dengue report published on Tuesday. All three islands have one probable case of type-two-dengue.
Penrhyn ‘theft’ charges dismissed
Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
In the High Court yesterday the prosecution withdrew charges against Kanea Turama for allegedly stealing $7718 of public money from Penrhyn island’s energy division.
Village health clinics to close as government prepares for vaccination rollout
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Most puna clinics will close for about 10 weeks from May 10 for staff to assist with the vaccine rollout, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO).
Get vaccine to protect others: Dr Maoate
Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Young Cook Islanders are being urged to get the Covid-19 vaccine to help protect their mama, papa, aunties and uncles.
Concerns over border opening
Tuesday 4 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The May 16 two-way quarantine free travel announcement brings mixed feelings; people are pleased that businesses will receive the much-needed boost but are concerned it’s putting the health of Cook Islanders on the line.
Casting the Net far and wide
Saturday 1 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, In Depth
The future of the Cook Islands internet looks reliable, fast and cheap. But it can feel far off. Slow internet frustration is still very much alive and well. So where are we and where are we headed?
Rape accused granted bail
Thursday 29 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man charged with allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl living in his home has been granted bail yesterday in the High Court.
Top local athlete wants to inspire upcoming stars
Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Being the best role model for the next generation of Cook Islanders is Conrad Piri’s main goal.
