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Articles by Matthew Littlewood
Tourist numbers double in April
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The number of tourists arriving here more than doubled in April compared to March and people in the tourism industry say they’ve noticed the difference.
Govt received additional $132m from New Zealand
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he is not sure whether the Government will receive any additional Covid-19 relief from the New Zealand Government.
Court system still dealing with ‘a large backlog of cases’: Jonassen
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
The Cook Islands court system is still dealing with a large backlog of cases dating back to 2020 due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 cases set to spread into unaffected islands
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown expects Covid-19 case numbers to spread into the unaffected islands in the Pa Enua as tourists return.
‘PM owes nation apology for misleading statement’
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown owes the people of this country an apology for issuing false, misleading statements, says Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Browne.
PM retracts on Crown Law advice
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown last night admitted he did not receive any ‘formal’ advice from Solicitor General Graham Leung regarding lifting the suspension of Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.
‘Small yet strong’ team for Pacific Mini Games
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands will be hoping for some medals as they send a squad of 10 athletes to the Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Marianas next month.
Covid cases sporadic in Pa Enua
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
Covid-19 daily case numbers remain sporadic in the Pa Enua (outer Islands), with the island councils confident they have contingency plans in place should the pandemic rear its head.
Fuel prices go up
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The price at the petrol pump has increased substantially, with supply issues and Russia’s conflict with Ukraine being two major factors.
Crown Law denies advising PM on Tapaitau’s reinstatement
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Solicitor-General Graham Leung has denied giving advice to Prime Minister Mark Brown over the reinstatement of Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.
Tapaitau reinstatement could bring nation into ‘disrepute’: NZ academic
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A New Zealand political scientist has described the situation of Robert Tapaitau’s reinstatement as a cabinet minister as “highly unsatisfactory”.
Cruise ships set to return
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
Cruise ships are set to gradually return to the Cook Islands, but with new restrictions on passenger requirements.
Community spread of Covid-19 slowing down
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 daily numbers have slowed down dramatically in the Pa Enua, but Te Marae Ora is still making precautions in the event of a resurgence.
Minimum wage increase brings mixed reactions
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The move to increase the minimum wage in the Cook Islands by 50 cents per hour to $8.50 has drawn a mixed response.
Aitutaki records major drop in Covid-19 cases
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
Daily Covid-19 numbers remain low in the Cook Islands, with Aitutaki experiencing a major drop this week.
Minimum wage rises to $8.50
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Minimum wage in the Cook Islands is set to increase by 50 cents to $8.50 per hour from July 1, 2022.
Drunk, careless drivers fined and disqualified
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Several people were sentenced for careless driving and driving with excess blood alcohol in the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Masks come off in Raro
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The legal requirement to wear masks has now been officially lifted in Rarotonga, with Prime Minister Mark Brown urging businesses to relax their restrictions.
Price at the pump is set to bite
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Pressures on the supply of oil and the situation in the Ukraine will likely lead to increased pain at the pump later this month, according to the Price Tribunal.
Worker delays hit businesses
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The first of the new Fijian workers are arriving in the Cook Islands thanks to Air New Zealand’s Fiji Labour Movement Airfare Support scheme, but some businesses are reporting delays in getting them processed.
