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Articles by Matthew Littlewood
Rarotonga man records over five times the drink driving limit
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A Cook Islands man has been disqualified from driving for 12 months, after recording a breath alcohol rate more than five times over the limit.
Youth reps off to Honolulu for Young Pacific Leaders Forum
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Keisha Dais and Maru Mariri-Tepou are off to Honolulu in Hawaii to represent the Cook Islands at the Young Pacific Leaders Forum.
‘One of the most devastating weather events to hit Raro’
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend
The heavy swells which battered the Southern Coast of Rarotonga were one of the most destructive weather events the island has ever seen. Matthew Littlewood talks to the authorities about the response.
Court matters adjourned to later dates
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
The majority of the matters in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday were adjourned to a later date.
Cook Islands to host 2023 Forum
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders agreed for Cook Islands as the host of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders and Related Meetings in 2023 at the conclusion of this year’s meeting in Suva, Fiji, yesterday.
Tourism industry hit hard by King tides
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
Adventure tourism businesses are having to postpone activities at the peak of the tourism season due to the heavy swells.
King tides and swell warning remains
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
The Cook Islands Met Service is defending its response to the weather event that led to high swells throughout the south side of Rarotonga, saying it issued warnings ahead of time.
King tides expected to ‘peak’ tonight: Met Service
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
King tides are expected to continue for the next 24 hours, according to the Cook Islands Met Service.
Airline extends labour movement initiative after ‘positive response’
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Air New Zealand has decided to extend its Fiji Labour Movement Air Support initiative after a positive response from accommodation providers.
Pandemic triggers 25 percent increase in mental health issues
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The team leader behind a mental health survey canvassing more than 1100 people in Rarotonga and Aitutaki hopes it will eventually be used to improve the Cook Islands’ response to mental health issues.
Head of Audit Office resigns
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The head of the Cook Islands Audit Office Allen Parker is stepping down, citing family health reasons.
PM Brown unable to attend Forum summit due to ‘logistical issues’
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will not attend the Pacific Islands Forum, citing logistical issues.
New draft Bill will not include homosexuality as a crime: PM
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has expressed his intention to remove homosexuality from the Crimes Act.
Recruitment continues for workers
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
Accommodation providers in Rarotonga are still looking to Fiji to source extra workers.
Practical learning around health and science expanded in schools
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
A major programme encouraging practical learning around health and science is being expanded in schools throughout the Cook Islands.
Local egg producer closing down cool room
Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
John Scott of Scotts Farm, Muri has announced that it is closing the cool room in Avatiu, blaming changing markets and government policy for its demise.
Teaching at the edge of the world
Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend
Sherrin Hibbard will soon say goodbye to Palmerston Island Lucky School and go on another nautical adventure.
Rising flu cases put pressure on Ministry of Health
Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora is urging people to remain patient, as a spike in influenza has put pressure on staffing resources.
Drink driving cop suspended
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National
A Cook Islands police officer has been disqualified from holding a driver’s licence for 12 months after he pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol.
Harder line on politicians charged with corruption
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A wide-ranging document tackling issues and perceptions of corruption in the Cook Islands calls for more government transparency, a harder line on politicians charged with corruption and an increased number of Parliament sittings.
