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Articles by Matthew Littlewood
Tapaitau, Puna and Charlie-Puna enter ‘not guilty’ plea
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National
A senior politician and two former high-ranking public servants have pleaded not guilty to a raft of fraud-related and theft charges.
Cook Islanders struggling with rising cost of living
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A major Cook Islands consumer survey has revealed that many are struggling with the rising cost of living.
Former staff plead guilty to stealing $240k from Police
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A former staffer at the Cook Islands Police has pleaded guilty to defrauding the police service of more than $240,000, while also working in tandem with work associates to conspire to defraud the police office on multiple occasions.
Mangaia’s Covid-19 restrictions set to ease
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Health orders in Mangaia will be dropped this weekend.
Exhibition to celebrate Bill Apple’s bright, colourful ideas
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, National
Groundbreaking New Zealand conceptual artist Billy Apple’s work will be exhibited at the Bergman Gallery in Rarotonga tonight.
Tourism industry braces for ‘weather event’
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Tourism operators are bracing themselves for the upcoming weather event forecast to start today.
Traffic offences showing signs of downward trend
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Police have been busy with traffic monitoring over the past weekend, issuing 10 forbidden from driving notices.
Large waves and strong winds warning in place
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
An ‘unfavourable’ weather pattern has been detected for early this week, with Emergency Management Cook Islands urging people to take precautions.
Govt set to remove vaccine requirement for travellers
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Travel
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is calling on the Government to remove the last of the barriers for people travelling to the Cook Islands.
Police issue nearly 1000 drivers licenses
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Police Service issued nearly 1000 drivers’ licenses last month, signifying another peak month for the Licensing Office, says police spokesman Trevor Pitt.
Manihiki’s Covid-19 cases increase to 38
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 case numbers are climbing in Manihiki and Rakahanga, but Te Marae Ora acknowledges some of the cases were not disclosed until days after they were detected by health staff.
Petition decision
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands opposition parties are accepting the result of the general election, and are keeping quiet on whether they will lodge any petitions.
Govt to ‘move very quickly’ in legalising medicinal cannabis
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says the overwhelming favourable response to the cannabis referendum will allow the Government to move quickly in legalising medicinal cannabis and opening up further research.
Drivers banned for drink driving
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Two people were disqualified from driving for 12 months after admitting to driving with excess breath alcohol during their appearances in the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Brown reappointed PM
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands Party leader Mark Brown was last night reappointed the country’s Prime Minister after his Party managed to get the numbers to form a government – despite impending petitions.
Sky-high airfares remain despite additional flights
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Travel
Travel companies are reporting a major spike in airfare prices, and are unsure whether the situation will change despite Air New Zealand doubling its flights to Rarotonga over the November to January period.
Rakahanga, Manihiki report Covid-19 cases
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 has now spread into Rakahanga and Manihiki.
Drivers ‘playing with fire,’ say Police
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Police Service is disappointed with drivers’ inability to learn from mistakes.
Final counting underway
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The make-up of the next government is expected to be confirmed by Friday as the Electoral Office starts the final count of the 2022 general election.
Survey reveals Pacific Island businesses struggling in Covid-19 environment
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
A major business survey which included Cook Islands has found that Pacific Island businesses are still struggling in the Covid-19 environment – but are optimistic that things will change.
