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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Loading … Cook Islands’ internet speed among the slowest in the world
Thursday 8 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Technology
The Cook Islands internet speed is close to the slowest in the world according to one study but the chair of the Competition and Regulatory Authority says the data had no value.
Freight subsidy to bring ‘some relief’ for Pa Enua
Wednesday 7 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Cook Islanders residing in the Northern Group are feeling the pinch of rising food prices and have welcomed government’s freight subsidy scheme which is expected to ease cost of living pain to households on the islands.
Records fall at Youth Athletics
Tuesday 6 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports
Over 20 records were broken at the BCI National Youth Championships held on Friday.
Dome from China to be fitted by the end of this month
Tuesday 6 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A dome from China should be over the Tupapa Netball court by the end of this month, says George “Maggie” Angene.
Local surfer at spot x
Monday 5 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A surf photographer from New Zealand has spent the last couple of months in Rarotonga and has taken the opportunity to snap some pictures of local surfers.
Free classes: Taking small steps to improve food production
Monday 5 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, Local, National
Free agriculture classes are returning that focus on permaculture, regenerative farming and sustainable living.
Young athletes compete
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports
Around 120 young people took to the stadium for the BCI National Youth Athletics Championships.
Cooks first: Starlink keen to start satellite service here
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Technology
SpaceX, the California-based company launched by the world’s richest man Elon Musk, is understood to be looking to start the Pacific commercial rollout of its Starlink satellite internet service here.
‘If we win, it’s going to be huge!’
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands national cricket squad departed for Auckland yesterday to join the other half of their team before going to the East Asia Pacific Sub-Regional Qualifying Tournament in Vanuatu.
Pa Enua in youth athletics champs today
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports
The BCI National Youth Athletics Championships is on today. - 19091019/ Picture: ATHLETICS COOK ISLANDS
Raising private sector climate ambitions
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Members of the private sector met last week met to raise “ambitions” when it comes to climate resilience.
Cook Islands drums up business from the ultra-rich in Monaco
Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Finance and Maritime Cook Islands are off to the Monaco Yacht Show to drum up business from the world’s elite this month.
More sun forecast after rainy spell
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Tourist Jasmin Banks who was in Rarotonga during last week's bad weather has now had a chance to lap up the sun that is forecast to continue.
Air NZ acknowledges court case outcome
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Air New Zealand acknowledges the outcome of the High Court that has resulted in Cook Islands Revenue Management owing the airline money.
Palmerston gets booster shot today
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
Covid-19 vaccines and crew on Te Kukupa II set sail to the remote Southern Group island of Palmerston yesterday afternoon.
Failed private prosecution earns CAC $277,046 legal bill
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Citizens against Corruption has reportedly been slapped with a $277,046 bill after their failed private prosecution against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former Prime Minister Henry Puna last year.
Week of High Court hearings start today
Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Justice Christine Grice will preside over a week of High Court hearings at Avarua, commencing today with a two-day jury trial.
Satellites help farmers manage land in pilot study
Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Farmers on Rarotonga will soon have a better idea of how much land they have with the help of hand held GPS devices.
Lawyer calls for restorative justice
Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
A local defence lawyer is calling for Cook Islands laws to be more forgiving on less serious crime and to focus on counseling rather than punishment.
Saint Joseph’s running to Prince of Wales
Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School pupils spent yesterday sprinting, jumping and throwing at BCI stadium in preparation for next month’s CITC Prince of Wales Primary School Athletics Championships.
