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Questions surrounding ‘concrete pads’ outside Apii Takitumu grounds

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Questions have been raised about ongoing roadworks near the Apii Takitumu grounds in Matavera.


Teenager charged with burglaries avoids jail by the ‘skin of your teeth’

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A teenager involved in multiple burglaries on Rarotonga has been told she has narrowly avoided a prison sentence.


Woman in custody following multiple contempt charges

Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman who has struggled to comply with bail conditions has been remanded in custody.


Accused seeking discharge for fear of job loss

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man charged with careless driving and failing to comply and report an accident is calling for a discharge without conviction on the grounds he could possibly lose his job.


Financial outlook dim for New Zealand and Aussie economies

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

While the Cook Islands is better placed for economic growth than its Pacific neighbours - the news is not all good with larger neighbouring economies New Zealand and Australia - struggling on the world stage.

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Woman escapes custodial sentence for stabbing partner

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Dora Tearuru Williams has escaped a custodial sentence after stabbing her partner in the stomach.


Woman in custody following multiple contempt charges

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman who has struggled to comply with bail conditions has been remanded in custody.


Cooks still playing catch up in collecting tourism dollars

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands still has a lot of catching up to do as other Pacific tourism economies, including Fiji and Samoa, are showing strength in the post pandemic market.

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Two years jail for ex bank teller

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A former Bank of the Cook Islands teller at the Rakahanga branch has been jailed for two years after admitting she stole more than $45,000 from customers.


Cooks buoyant amid stormy Pacific waters

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands is better placed for economic growth than its Pacific neighbours – highlighted by projections in a 50-page Asian Development Bank (ADB) report.

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Jail for young father charged with domestic violence related matters

Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A father of two young children has been given six months jail on a raft of charges including threatening to kill.


Three months jail for recidivist drink driver

Thursday 10 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A recidivist drink driver has been jailed for three months on charges of careless driving causing injury and excess breath alcohol following an incident which left a motorcyclist and their pillion passenger with leg injuries.


Author finds inspiration in Pacific paradise

Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Features

A new children’s book takes readers on a thrilling journey through the tropical paradise of Rarotonga.


Corrections Secretary stands by reemployment of corrections staffer

Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Secretary for Ministry of Corrective Services Teokotai Joseph has stood by a decision to reemploy a prison officer who resigned following allegations of unsanctioned actions.

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Two year, three months’ jail for $118,000 forgery

Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A couple involved in more than $118,000 of forgery and money laundering involving the New Zealand Ministry of Social Development have been sentenced with one of them receiving more than two years’ jail.

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Emergency services call for more care from Raro motorists

Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A senior fire officer has called out Rarotonga motorists following hold ups during an emergency on the island.


$40k in annual legal aid budget ‘limited’

Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Economy, National

Cook Islands receives $40,000 annually for legal aid, ‘limited in the amount of funding available and the scope of legal matters it can apply to’.

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Audit points the finger at suspended Culture secretary

Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Economy, National

Suspended Ministry of Cultural Development secretary Anthony Turua has been found to have spent close to $16,000 of taxpayer money without consideration for public interest.

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Aitutaki accused makes surprise appearance on Rarotonga

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man facing cannabis charges and understood to be under strict bail conditions on Aitutaki has turned up in court on Rarotonga.

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Man enters guilty plea to escaping from prison

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man has admitted his guilt in escaping from jail on Rarotonga three years ago.


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