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Articles by Matthew Littlewood
Eight out of ten deaths are due to NCDs: TMO
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
As the nation grapples with stubbornly high rates of heart attacks and strokes, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has launched a campaign to prevent non-communicable diseases.
Covid contact ‘unavoidable’
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
A leading public health expert says everyone within Rarotonga should expect to come into contact with Covid-19, as the Government decides to ditch naming locations of interest.
Cook Islands flagged superyacht belonging to Russian oligarch ‘sanctioned’
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Maritime Cook Islands has confirmed a Cook Islands-registered yacht linked to a Russian oligarch has been sanctioned by the Treasury of the United States.
Covid hospitalisation ‘inevitable’
Saturday 12 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
A leading Covid-19 expert says it is ‘inevitable’ that the Cook Islands will experience some hospitalisations from the virus, as the virus makes its way through the community.
Murienua Puna installs PCR Covid testing station
Friday 11 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A new PCR Covid-19 testing station, provided by the Murienua Puna, is being established at Kavera Meeting House in an effort to help with increased demand in the community.
Resorts struggling to get enough Rapid Antigen Tests to meet demand
Friday 11 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
Cook Islands resorts are scrambling to get enough Rapid Antigen Tests to meet the demand of visitors to arrive in the islands in the coming weeks, but health authorities are confident sufficient supplies will be available.
Japan funded project to provide low-cost tractor rental services
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Japan has provided the Cook Islands with three tractors in a bid to boost its agricultural sector.
Aitutaki holding tight after detecting first Covid case
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
As the island of Aitutaki experienced its first Covid-19 case this week, community leaders were doing everything they could to minimise the spread.
No action taken against ‘family’ who breached isolation rules
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
No action has been taken following an incident in which a family reportedly flouted Covid-19 isolation rules.
Cooks and China in ‘people to people links’ discussions
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
New Ambassador for the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Wang Xiaolong has been on Rarotonga for a whistle-stop visit this week to talk about future co-operation with the Cook Islands.
MCI join companies refusing to do business with Russia
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) is refusing to do business with Russia in the wake of its conflict with Ukraine.
