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Articles by Matthew Littlewood
Govt reveals CCECC deal: Geopolitical issues among reasons for dropped legal action
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Financial Secretary Garth Henderson says it is unlikely that the Government would again use the Chinese state-owned company responsible for installing faulty pipes in a major water infrastructure project.
Cook Islands leaders pay tribute to outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands political leaders have paid tribute to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who yesterday announced her decision to step down before February 7 and not seek re-election later this year.
Details of Cabinet Meeting delayed
Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Cabinet has met for the first time this year, but details about the meeting remain scarce.
Funding decisions questioned
Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Athletics, Sports
The manager of a Cook Islands Olympic representative is concerned about the way the country’s lead sporting agency distributes the funding.
CIIC singled out for ‘non-compliance’
Tuesday 17 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is responding to concerns about its continued non-compliance with its reporting.
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
Tuesday 17 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islanders are concerned about the current prevalence of corruption, and the need for people to do favours to get ahead on the islands, according to an international anti-corruption agency’s wide-ranging report.
Keep up the water conservation: To Tatou Vai
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
To Tatou Vai is calling on Rarotonga users to carry on being mindful of water use, as usage is higher than what can be produced in catchment areas.
Nothing but poor excuses : Calls for MFEM to come clean on water deal
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Several months after the Cook Islands Government said it reached an agreement with the Chinese state-owned company over the replacement of faulty pipes in a major water infrastructure project, there has yet to be an official response.
Playing for the rush
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, Features
It’s an industry that’s bigger than music and movies combined, and yet gaming continues to fly under the radar when it comes to mainstream media coverage.
Moving forward with the environment
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend
The new director at Te Ipukarea Society, Alanna Smith’s passion for the environment runs through almost everything she does.
Second Covid death
Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands has recorded its second Covid-19-related death, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health announced yesterday.
Paxlovid available at TMO pharmacy
Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has supply for 100 prescriptions for Paxlovid, an anti-viral medication used to combat Covid-19.
Clean break for laundry services as rain persists
Wednesday 11 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
Laundromats have been run ragged, as wet weather continues to punish Rarotonga.
Rain in Rarotonga may last until the end of the week
Wednesday 11 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Torrential rain in Rarotonga may last until the end of the week as a large trough makes its way through the Cook Islands.
Covid-19 cases stable: TMO
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The Covid-19 case numbers remain ‘stable’ for now in the Cook Islands and Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says it will not reintroduce any further precautionary health measures.
Call for government to address Aitutaki water shortage issue
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
The recent rain may have alleviated some of the water shortage issues in Aitutaki, but MPs and stakeholders want to present a plan to Government to address the problem.
Call to rethink tourism approach
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A major Aitutaki tourism provider says the industry should move away from a ‘bodies on the ground’ model, and start looking at ‘higher yield’ tourists.
Petrol supplier out of stock
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Toa Petroleum has confirmed it will be out of petrol until Thursday.
Paying close attention to the warning signs
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Go Local, Weekend
Brent Fisher has been at the forefront of water safety in the Cook Islands for nearly a decade.
Time to take water safety seriously
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Water Safety and Surf Lifesaving Cook Islands’ spokesperson Brent Fisher said this week’s tragic death of a mother at sea is another reminder for people to know their limits as swimmers.
