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Articles by Matthew Littlewood
Government drops legal action against Chinese construction firm
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
The Cook Islands Government appears to have dropped its threat of legal action against a Chinese state-owned company over the faulty laying of pipes in the multi-million dollar water infrastructure project.
Navigating unsteady waters in a crowded market
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features
New rules for marine tourism are in the pipeline, as operators express concern about overcrowding.
Deep sea dilemma: Cooks, NZ discuss their stance on mining issue
Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says his government’s stance on deep sea mining might end up in a ‘different vaka’ to New Zealand.
‘Two countries but one people’: Cook Islands, New Zealand strengthen ties
Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The ties between the Cook Islands and New Zealand are stronger than ever, Prime Minister Mark Brown and New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta say.
Documentary on carver Mike Tavioni wins Paris Short Film Festival award
Thursday 13 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, National
A short documentary on Cook Islands artist and carver Mike Tavioni has won an award at the Paris Short Film Festival.
‘The bond between Cook Islands and Aotearoa New Zealand will never break’
Thursday 13 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta was welcomed to the Cook Islands in ceremonial style yesterday.
‘Population policy’ tabled, as problem still worries authorities
Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands population has dipped to below 18,000 according to the latest estimates, and Government is looking at a “population policy” to address it.
NZ Foreign Minister’s marae visit will ‘strengthen ties’ with Cook Islands
Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A special service at the Atupare Marae will be held today to honour the arrival of New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta.
Stakeholders want tourism and seabed mining included in talks with NZ Minister
Tuesday 11 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Local stakeholders hope tourism, seabed mining and the lack of available flights will be at the forefront of any conversation during New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s visit to the Cook Islands this week.
Paws and Claws sanctuary offers free cat desexing
Tuesday 11 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A free desexing and health and wellbeing clinic for cats will take place on Thursday.
Police receive 87 dog complaints from March to September
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Police say they’re taking the issue of dog control ‘very seriously’ after further reports of dog attacks this week.
Visitor arrival numbers dip, industry braces for ‘shoulder period’
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, In Depth
Tourism providers are bracing themselves for the ‘shoulder period’ of the year, as visitor numbers are predicted to dip again.
‘Remorseful’ motorcyclist fined $250 and banned from driving
Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A motorcyclist who suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash has pleaded guilty to driving with excess blood alcohol.
Rarotonga-Tahiti route soars
Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Air Rarotonga is pleased with the uptake of flights to Tahiti with seating capacity expected to reach 75 per cent in the next quarter.
PM Brown takes stand in Pa Enua tax policy petition case
Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown appeared in the High Court in Avarua on Wednesday defending the Cook Islands Party’s policy of tax exemptions for those earning under $60,000 in the Pa Enua against accusations of bribery.
‘It was a bit of a baptism of fire coming here’: Departing Crown Prosecutor
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features
It’s been an adventure. All of it. But as Crown Prosecutor Annabel Maxwell-Scott sits down over coffee, she wonders whether it’s time for a new one.
New MPs learn the ropes
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Four new Members of Parliament got a crash-course in procedures on Tuesday.
Government proposes regulation prohibiting importation of substandard electrical equipment
Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Government is proposing regulation prohibiting the importation of substandard electrical equipment.
Petition hearing dates confirmed
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Hearings on whether the Cook Islands Party’s tax-free policy for the Pa Enua is tantamount to bribery will take place this week.
‘Future leaders’ visiting Rarotonga for weeklong course
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
Some of the top youth leaders from New Zealand, Australia and the Cook Islands are part of a week-long leadership course in Rarotonga.
