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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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Articles by Matthew Littlewood
Rarotonga electricity prices to increase by $0.15 per unit
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) is introducing a flat surcharge of $0.15 per unit of electricity next month, blaming the rising costs of fuel due to the Russia-Ukraine war, and other supply chain issues.
Sonny Williams shares deep passion for language
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features
Sonny Williams is passionate about Cook Islands Māori, and wants others to immerse themselves in the language. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about his role as a translator and what he wants to see happen with the language.
Community rallies with fundraising effort
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The community is rallying round a family who lost almost everything in a housefire.
Party hires NZ barrister for petition cases
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics
The Cook Islands United Party has bolstered their legal team in their challenge over the election results in the Pa Enua.
Water quality survey raises concern over stream health
Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
A report into Rarotonga and Aitutaki’s water quality shows good results for lagoons, but some concern for streams.
Breach leads to extension of community service sentence
Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man has had his community service sentence extended by seven months after breaching his probationary conditions for the second time.
Multiple cases adjourned to High Court
Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
It looks like October 27 will be a busy day in the High Court, after Thursday’s Criminal Court session had multiple cases adjourned to the High Court for that date.
CJ reserves petition decision
Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
The result of the Titikaveka seat may come down to Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams’ interpretation of electoral law.
Cook Islands drops all Covid travel restrictions
Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
The Cook Islands is now in a post-pandemic state of affairs, thanks to its relaxation of travel requirements according to the Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Juror shortage postpones trial
Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
The trial of Phillip Walter Montgomery Strickland who is facing cannabis related charges has been adjourned to Friday due to the lack of a full jury.
Special service held to honour Queen Elizabeth
Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
A special service was held in the High Court in Avarua to honour the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who has been called a constant in an era of change.
Jury trial adjourned
Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A High Court jury trial had to be adjourned for a day because of the lack of people available for jury.
Kiwi to pay over $8k in reparations
Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A New Zealander who crashed into a motorcyclist, injuring them in the process has agreed to pay more than $8000 in reparations and court costs.
‘20+ years timeframe’ for award winning town plan
Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
An award-winning plan for the development of Avarua is not a project with a single cost, and has a view to the next 20 years of development in the town.
Petition struck out
Monday 12 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands High Court has struck out the petition filed by the Democratic Party, challenging the result of the Amuri-Ureia seat.
Journey full of opportunities
Saturday 10 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features
Annah Stretton wants to spend more time in the Cook Islands. The New Zealand fashion designer and social justice philanthropist was the guest speaker at an event arranged by Cook Islands Business and Professional Women (BPW) society, where she gave an overview of her career.
Vaccine requirement dropped
Saturday 10 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The vaccine requirement for travellers to the Cook Islands has now been dropped.
Man escapes prison sentence for breaching community service order
Saturday 10 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National
A Justice of the Peace has expressed his frustration at a man who breached his community service order for the second time in the space of a week.
Titikaveka seat to be recounted
Saturday 10 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Hearings on three electoral petitions accusing the recently re-elected MPs of bribery and treating will take place in the Pa Enua, while a recount and a petition challenge will take place for the Titikaveka seat.
Connecting to Cooks collections
Thursday 8 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, National
A new website helping Pacific Islanders to better tell their stories was introduced to Cook Islands audience yesterday.
