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Articles by Al Williams
Man released from custody into care of Minister of Corrective Services
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Lucas Kamana has been released from custody into the hands of Minister of Corrective Services George “Maggie” Angene after probation had specific concerns about his mental wellbeing.
Motorist dead following speed related crash in Titikaveka
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 48-year-old man has died of head injuries during a horrific weekend on Rarotonga roads.
Road safety campaigner suggests alternative to curb drink driving
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A road safety campaigner has suggested a unique approach to stamping out drink driving on Rarotonga after one motorist blew a record 1730 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath – nearly seven times the legal limit.
Giving young leaders the tools and support to start and grow together
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
More than 50 school students from the Cook Islands, New Zealand and Australia will converge on Rarotonga for a leadership programme.
Where is the accountability? : concerned resident
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A Rarotonga resident is concerned residential developments are encroaching on beaches without care or consequence.
Name suppression granted for assault on a female accused
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing a charge of assaulting a female has sought and been granted name suppression.
Fundraiser sees more than $50k handed over for Cyclone Gabrielle relief effort
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands people have come to the aid of New Zealand as Operation Tauturu Aotearoa has raised more than $50,000 to assist those in need following the devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Court briefs
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Drink driving tradie asks for alternative
Kiwi firefighters put Cooks counterparts through their paces
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga firefighters are being put to the test as their Kiwi counterparts undertake a week long exercise in “just about everything we do”.
CISNOC reflects on ‘frustrating’ 2022, hopes for a positive 2023
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) had “enormous difficulties” in 2022 as it looks ahead to the 2023 year on a positive note.
Man remanded: Authorities seek medical report
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Lucas Kamana was remanded in custody until today as probation had specific concerns about his mental wellbeing.
Burglar with more than 60 convictions given jail time
Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who was released from jail following a five-year stretch for burglary has been sent back for similar offending.
Assault charges disputed
Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
A man charged with common assault and assaulting a female is disputing the charges.
Woman avoids jail time for repeated probation breaches
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who has repeatedly breached her probation conditions has avoided jail because she has a job.
Jury trial for drink driving accused
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
John Paul Wilson appeared on charges of refusing excess breath alcohol, careless driving, and careless driving causing injury.
Jury trial for theft accused
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman charged with theft has elected to have her case heard by a jury.
Brothers both appear on booze charges
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Two brothers appeared in court on the same day both charged with drink driving related matters.
Justice of the Peace and lawyer wrangle over drink driving charge
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace John Whitta and defence lawyer Norman George got into a haggle over an excess breath alcohol charge which ended in the matter being adjourned for clarification.
DPM hires Norman George to fight corruption charges
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has sacked his New Zealand lawyers in favour of Norman George as the pair prepare to face a jury in June.
‘No amount of public awareness, or penalties, is impacting on driver attitudes’: Police
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 59-year-old motorist was among those nabbed for drink driving on Rarotonga over the weekend.
