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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
‘Happy vibes’ at Apii Te Uki Ou gala day
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou gala was held on Thursday wrapping up the school’s enterprise curriculum.
New Zealand education leaders visit Cook Islands
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
A group of current and past New Zealand education leaders with Pacific ties are visiting the Cook Islands to share their knowledge and strengthen relationship with local counterparts.
Drowning victim died of natural causes
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Cook Islands coroner says the Australian visitor who died while snorkelling near Fruits of Rarotonga on Sunday died of natural causes.
Schools hold fundraisers
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Nikao Primary and Te Uki Ou Primary are among schools organising their fundraisers today. Apii Nikao principal Michael Mokai said from 9am until midday the school would hold its enterprise day.
New Parliament committee room to be named the Queen Elizabeth Gallery
Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
After about a month of renovations, an unused office in Parliament is ready to be transformed into the committee meeting room and library.
Disabled, LGBTQ+ and children experience human rights violence, says survey
Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
For civil and political rights, Cook Islands is one of the best performers in the world according to the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI), however, the rights of people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ population could be improved.
Drowning incident referred to coroner
Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
The medical report for a 58-year old male tourist who is believed to have drowned at Fruits of Rarotonga has been referred to the coroner, says a Cook Islands Police spokesperson.
Cannabis ‘captain’ found guilty
Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The alleged leader of a cannabis operation is found guilty of drug related charges by a 10-person jury who deliberated for only an hour.
Judge to make his closing remarks on cannabis trial
Monday 26 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A defence lawyer for the alleged ‘captain’ of a cannabis drug operation says the real criminal is currently in New Zealand.
Renewable energy sets 2030 target
Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features
Cook Islands Renewable Energy Division started around 10 years ago with the ambitious goal to have the country fully renewable by 2020, the date has been and gone but the head of the division still views its work as a success.
Thieves steal 90kg worth of ‘good lemons’
Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A Rarotongan grower’s lemon plantation was raided leaving them $500 out of pocket.
Southern Group gets food freight subsidy
Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
The Southern Group will get a freight subsidy on food items until at least Christmas in a bid to ease cost of living for those living in the Pa Enua.
‘A game changer’
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National, Technology
The Avaroa Cable is switching routes from east to west which it says will improve internet latency – the time it takes data to travel – improving connection for everyone in the Cook Islands, especially for online gamers.
Opportunity of a lifetime
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
For acting Australian High Commissioner, Ruth Baird working in the Cook Islands is the greatest privilege of her professional life.
Losacker’s new book features locations from the Cook Islands
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Long-time Cook Islands medical practitioner Dr Wolfgang Losacker has added another book to his collection called “Cruising in the South Seas a lecturer reminisces”.
More cases of hand, foot and mouth disease recorded
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
There are more cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) but it’s not yet an outbreak, says the director of Hospital Health Services, Doctor Yin Yin May.
750 kilos of waste from clean-up day
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Clean Up the Cooks Day on Friday resulted in a waste haul of 750.8 kilograms – the majority being general waste and scrap metal.
Iro wins top ocean prize
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Ocean advocate and former rugby league star Kevin Iro has been named the recipient of the 2022 Seacology Prize for his commitment towards the world’s largest multi-use marine park, Marae Moana.
New bread prices here to stay, Raro bakers say
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The new bread prices following an increase over the weekend is likely to stay despite the price being reviewed in six months’ time.
$398k cannabis trial begins
Monday 19 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A trial for the alleged ‘captain’ of a cannabis drug operation started on Friday in the High Court at Avarua after multiple delays due to juror shortage.
