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Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National
It’s likely more than three tonnes of cocaine found floating in the Pacific Ocean were recovered from Cook Islands waters – but authorities are tight lipped.
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A woman was more than three times over the legal drink driving limit when she stopped her vehicle and confronted the public with profanities.
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A 53-year-old woman spent a night in custody following an early morning drink driving incident on Rarotonga.
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National, Regional
Rarotonga is getting warmer and dryer as surveys show increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall. - ‘Annual rainfall has decreased significantly in Rarotonga since 1951’
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
New information is likely to emerge this week as the total cost to Cook Islands taxpayers in a multi-million-dollar tax case involving Air New Zealand is still to be revealed.
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics
Former member of Parliament Norman George is calling on retired politicians, among others, to stay active and continue working, as he reckons most of them die three to five years after leaving the halls of power.
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Doubts have been cast around the way Cook Islands Police handled investigations which led to the conviction of Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua for drink-driving.
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The Secretary of Cultural Development has been convicted of drink-driving and disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Crown prosecutor and defence lawyer got into a heated argument in court as a man was due to appear on multiple assault charges against a female.
Wednesday 1 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Features
Kiwi husband-and-wife comedians and writers Jeremy Elwood and Michele A'Court have lost count on the number of times they’ve been to the Cook Islands. They describe it as a destination where they can just “switch off”. The couple chat with deputy editor Al Williams.
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown won’t be drawn into who might be shortlisted for the Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand job.
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
It will cost more than $20 million to replace degrading batteries used to store electricity across the Pa Enua and Prime Minister Mark Brown wants it done as soon as possible.
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local
Matai Price is using his spirit of entrepreneurship to turn a dream into reality. From humble beginnings, he is building a range of quality products on Rarotonga and the market is responding. He chats with deputy editor Al Williams.
Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing assault with intent to injure charges has been declined name suppression.
Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A 22-year-old male, in connection to an ongoing dispute between youths of neighbouring villages in Rarotonga, pleaded guilty at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Food
Rarotonga chef Phillip Nordt cuts straight to the point as he sharpens his knife in preparation for a third season of his TV show Chef’s Table.
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Air New Zealand won’t reveal costs – including legal costs to be borne by Cook Islands taxpayers – related to a case involving the Revenue Management Division and the airline.
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
Thousands of items including books, compact discs and DVDs are up for grabs at bargain prices, as the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society struggles to keep up with a continuing influx of donations and declining membership.
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
It is still not known what dollar figure taxpayers have been lumped with in a tax case involving the Revenue Management Division and Air New Zealand.
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with assault with intent to injure has been advised to seek legal representation.