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Articles by Matthew Littlewood
Hawaii, Sydney routes to contribute $20m annually
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Hawaiian Airlines and Jetstar flights, from Sydney, could bring close to $20 million into the Cook Islands economy every year.
Something old, something new…
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Art, Features
Nina Oberg Humphries wants more Cook Islands and Pasifika artists to explore their heritage by making something new out of something old. She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about her upcoming exhibition Taura for the Bergman Gallery.
Mental performance coach to give local audience ‘the edge’
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
A well-known New Zealand mental performance coach is to give Cook Islanders the opportunity to learn some of the tricks of his trade.
Community service for man who failed to pay reparations
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man has been sentenced to community service after failing to pay his weekly reparations.
Teenager admits role in burglary
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
One of the teenagers who burglarised two prominent Rarotonga businesses will face sentencing in August.
Assault accused faces defended hearing, JP reserves decision
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A Justice of the Peace has reserved her decision over whether a woman who pulled another person’s hair in a domestic altercation was guilty of assault.
Assault accused faces defended hearing
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A Justice of the Peace has reserved her decision over whether a woman who pulled another person’s hair in a domestic altercation was guilty of assault.
Guidelines agreed to, but more collaboration to come for turtle tours
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
All of the major turtle tour operators have now signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation, but legislation protecting the turtles could be months away.
‘Big win’ for consumers as new meat import rules come into effect
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Agriculture have come to an agreement to allow cheaper imported food products from New Zealand.
New player Lynk Global enters telecommunications market
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
Satellite internet connections are coming to the Cook Islands, but it is unknown what form they will take initially.
Deny funding if govt agencies don’t file annual reports on time, committee recommends
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A special committee is recommending that Crown agencies and Ministries that don’t file their annual reports on time should be denied their funding.
Budget draws mixed reactions: ‘Not enough’, says Opposition
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Features, In Depth, National
The 2023/24 Budget attempted to offer something to the vulnerable while also reining in on expenditure. Cook Islands News senior journalist Matthew Littlewood talks to various stakeholders about their take on the Budget.
Development partners provide NZ$112m over past four years
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has paid tribute to the countries which gave significant funding towards the recent Budgets.
Super disappointed: CINSF member loses $10k in negative return
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National
Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has been exposed to ‘multiple shocks’ in the market, but a member has expressed his disbelief at the size of the losses.
Stakeholders welcome $9 minimum wage rate
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The minimum wage has been raised to $9 per hour – effective from July 1, 2023 – as part of the latest Budget.
Focus on the vulnerable
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
An increase to the minimum wage and more money for caregivers and destitute beneficiaries are some of the key initiatives in the Cook Islands 2023/24 Budget.
Murder accused bailed to relative’s house
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A 56-year-old Rarotonga man accused of murdering his stepson, 29, has been bailed to a relative’s house.
Lawyers at loggerheads in high profile fraud trial
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Lawyers representing clients in a high-profile fraud trial involving the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and two former senior government officials are at odds over what format it should take place.
PAC to scrutinise Budget
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands 2023/24 Budget to be unveiled today will be scrutinised by a special committee in order to ensure it is watertight before Parliament debates it next month.
PM Brown welcomes United States’ increasing engagements in the Pacific
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed the United States’ increasing involvement in the Pacific.
