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Articles by Matthew Littlewood
Air New Zealand adds extra flights
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Air New Zealand has doubled the weekly number of flights coming to the Cook Islands over the November to April period from five to 10.
Bail altered to allow accused time for work
Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who went on the run from the police for a week is now allowed to work while on bail, but he is not allowed to participate in rugby matches.
Establishment of Human Rights Institute proposed
Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Ombudsman’s Office of the Cook Islands is looking to establish a Human Rights Institute.
Mangaia’s Demos MPs ready for the challenge
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The capture of the three Mangaia-based seats in the Cook Islands general election was a rare bright spot for the Democratic Party in an otherwise disappointing result.
Learning to live a subsistence lifestyle
Saturday 6 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, National
A group of more than 40 Rarotongan students from an environmental advocacy group have been learning about the lifestyles of the people of Atiu, and sharing their own knowledge.
Mangaia’s Covid-19 cases wane
Saturday 6 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
The outbreak of Covid-19 in Mangaia appears to have reached its peak, according to Te Marae Ora.
Tourism operators discuss lack of flights with NZ High Commission
Friday 5 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
Concern about the future of the tourism industry in the Cook Islands has led to operators holding a meeting with the New Zealand High Commission.
‘Super Browns’ side CIP in coalition talks
Friday 5 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The governing Cook Islands Party is all but confirmed to retain power after receiving support from the re-elected Independent Members of Parliament (MPs) from Atiu.
Coalition talks – CIP ‘confident’, United Party up for the challenge
Wednesday 3 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Coalition talks have begun in earnest, with the governing Cook Islands Party confident they have the edge in the race.
Mangaia records almost 200 Covid-19 cases
Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 case numbers in Mangaia are just about top 200.
Early turnout in the Pa Enua for General Election
Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
Executive officers of the Pa Enua (outer islands) are expecting a good turnout this election, with some of the islands completing votes before lunchtime.
Defendant told ‘courts cannot save you’
Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A Cook Islands man has been sentenced to a week in jail after repeatedly breaching his community service orders.
Drink driving cases top Court list in Rarotonga
Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
There were several cases of alcohol-impaired driving heard before the Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Capping visitor numbers
Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islanders seem to be divided about whether there should be a ‘cap’ on tourism numbers, according to a recent poll.
‘Not sure’ tops paper’s pre-election poll results
Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The outcome of the 2022 General Election appears to be uncertain, just two days out from the country going to the polls.
Medicinal cannabis poll result delights
Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
A local lawyer is delighted with a poll indicating many Cook Islanders want to see medicinal cannabis legalised.
Man accused of assaulting woman bailed under strict conditions
Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who went on the run from the police for a week has been granted bail under the strict conditions of a 24/7 curfew.
Crown opposes judicial review over Tapaitau’s reinstatement
Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A lawyer representing an anti-corruption group wants to take a judicial review over the reinstatement of Robert Tapaitau as Deputy Prime Minister to the Court of Appeal.
Opposition parties call CIP promise ‘desperate attempt’
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Party is promising major tax relief to citizens in the Pa Enua (outer islands), but opposition parties are criticising it as a ‘last-minute’ grab for votes ahead of the 2022 General Election to be held on Monday, August 1.
Cook Islands placed 159th in internet data affordability
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A major survey of internet data affordability has found the Cook Islands lagging behind most of Oceania, although still ahead of New Zealand.
