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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Tourist raises litter concerns following Rarotonga visit
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, Local
A tourist who has been coming to Rarotonga since 2000 says she doesn’t want the island to have a reputation of being dirty after her latest trip.
Safety concerns raised over high speed police pursuits
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local
About a decade ago, a Rarotonga teenager lost his life in nearly two-hour police pursuit. Questions surrounding high speed police pursuits have again come to light after a senior government official – who was subsequently tested twice over the legal blood alcohol limit – was caught in a middle of a chase that resulted in damages to government vehicles.
Motorcyclist bitten by dog
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Despite efforts from authorities, dog control remains a major issue after another incident a week ago.
Muri 30km/h speed zone limit ‘should be shortened’
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local
A Ngatangiia resident is calling for the 30 kilometre an hour speed limit zone in Muri to be shortened to about a quarter of its size. Rod Henderson said the stretch should only be about 500 metres.
Cook Islands firefighters keep up with New Zealand standard
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local
Puaikura volunteer firefighters have been refreshing and practicing their first aid skills over the last three to four months.
Cook Islands bans meat products from Indonesia
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
All meat products from Indonesia are banned in the Cook Islands to prevent the spread of destructive cattle disease.
Forecasters attend course
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands hosted a meteorological marine service course for Pacific Island nations to enhance forecasters capability to predict destructive events.
Hand, foot and mouth disease ‘slowly subsiding’
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) which has been affecting children on Rarotonga looks to be “slowly subsiding”, says the director of Hospital Health Services, Doctor Yin Yin May.
Jetstar flight delay causes frustration
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Travel
A man who was meant to catch a Jetstar flight from Rarotonga to Auckland on Monday was asked if he could stay with friends, and then paid for his own taxi when his flight was delayed by more than 15 hours.
Cooks and Aussies sign ‘milestone’ agreement
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Australia, National, Politics, Regional
A “milestone” agreement has been signed by Prime Minister Mark Brown and Australian Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong, but no money exchanged.
Ministry of Cultural Development Secretary charged with drink driving
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua was caught twice over the legal blood alcohol limit following a crash in which a police vehicle was involved.
Titikaveka Cook Islands Christian Church undergoing $200k renovation
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
A $200,000 renovation is underway at one of the oldest churches in the Cook Islands and is set to be completed in time for next year’s bi-centennial celebrations in Rarotonga.
Tupapa netball dome to be completed in a fortnight
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National, Netball, Sports
The netball dome at Victoria Park courts donated by China will be ready in two weeks, says Tupapa MP George “Maggie” Angene.
Environment Service proposes ‘instant fines’ to curb littering
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
National Environment Service boss says rubbish on the beach is a ‘significant problem’ in the Cook Islands following a long-term Rarotonga tourist taking to social media to complain about litter. Caleb Fotheringham reports.
It’s (Aka’uka) Time for the closing ceremony
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Seventy ladies of exercise dance group Aka’uka Time have been in full preparation for the 2022 Cook Islands Games closing ceremony to be held tonight at the National Stadium.
Leaving no one behind: Better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Hordes of people flood Terevete Park to get their hands on fresh local produce at the World Food Day event.
Supporting local growers and importers
Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Local produce will be celebrated at Constitution Park today with a range of vendors at the World Food Day event.
New Zealand announce additional funding for pandemic preparedness and response
Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The New Zealand Government has boosted the Cook Islands Government’s Covid-19 response.
Rarotonga businessman to attend fisheries exchange programme
Thursday 13 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National
Timothy Vaikai from the Fresh Fish Company is going to the Mauritius Islands in Africa to learn how other fisheries do business.
Superfund pools regional resources
Thursday 13 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund teams up with other Pacific superfunds to ‘pool resources’ and look at investments in the region, says chief investment officer David Brown.
