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Articles by Matthew Littlewood
Wet weather to persist
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Persistent rain will continue in Rarotonga for the next five or so days, according to the Cook Islands Met Service.
Cook Islands docufilm bags more international awards
Wednesday 3 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, National
A film about renowned Cook Islands artist Mike Tavioni has been winning awards at festivals abroad, with its director calling on for more support for Cook Islands artists.
Sir Tom and Lady Tuaine Marsters to attend King Charles’ coronation
Wednesday 3 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
The Cook Islands will be represented by the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters and Lady Tuaine Masters at the King’s Coronation this week.
Strong opposition to vaping
Wednesday 3 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Calls to restrict or ban access to e-cigarettes or ‘vaping products’ in the Cook Islands have intensified, as Australia announces major restrictions on the products.
PM Brown discusses sustainable long-term development partnership with South Korean counterpart
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown is in South Korea this week, as part of his engagements with the Asian Development Bank.
Promoting digital banking services
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
ANZ is encouraging people to use their digital banking services, and will be significantly reducing their online fees for international transactions.
National digital ID system proposed
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
A nationwide digital ID is being proposed as part of sweeping changes to the Cook Islands’ digital infrastructure.
Cook Islands flagged yacht in shootout off Yemen coast
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National
Maritime Cook Islands has been made aware that a Cook Islands-flagged Yacht was involved in an incident that led to the death of a Yemeni Coast Guard.
Planning for a digital future
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, In Depth
A wide-ranging document is calling on the Cook Islands to take advantage of the digital revolution. Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood talks to ICT expert Maureen Hilyard about what changes she would like to see.
Chief Justice asks Crown to reconsider DPM’s charges
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
The nature of Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau’s charges before the Court could be amended.
Residents bracing for ‘heavy swells’
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga residents are bracing themselves for high swells this weekend, after a warning from the Met Service.
Call to boost Government role in digital transformation strategies
Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A major report on digital services in the Cook Islands recommends the Government bolster its ICT division.
Air New Zealand customers frustrated over changes to Raro flight schedules
Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Tourism
A worldwide shortage in A320 neo and A321 neo aircraft engines has led to changes and cancellations in Air New Zealand Rarotonga flights leaving customers frustrated. Matthew Littlewood and Al Williams report.
Fast-tracked Aussie citizenship prompts fears of labour exodus
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Changes to citizenship rules in Australia could have an impact on the Cook Islands population.
Moratorium calls ‘unclear’
Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands’ Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has again come out swinging against those who call for a moratorium on the practice of minerals exploration after another meeting with the International Seabed Authority (ISA).
The battle is won, the war goes on
Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend
The Cook Islands Parliament passed landmark legislation decriminalising homosexuality last week. Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood talks to two of those at the forefront of the push towards this historic legislation.
Hotelier in talks with airline for year-round charter flight
Friday 21 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The owner of The Rarotongan Resort and Lagoonarium says he is in talks with an airline over the development of a possible year-round charter flight airline.
MOU on turtle tours
Friday 21 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Tourism
Two turtle tour operators have declined to sign an ongoing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation.
Cook Islands and China talk forward co-operation
Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Island Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration the Hon. Mark Brown met with the Ambassador for the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to New Zealand and the Cook Islands, His Excellency, Wang Xiaolong in Rarotonga yesterday.
Marine tourism rules imminent for Cook Islands
Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
New marine tourism rules and guidelines are imminent as Cook Islands Tourism Corporation finalises the details.
