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Articles by Al Williams
Kiwi rugby clubs head to Rarotonga for bi-annual festival
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports
Had enough of hibernating and inactivity due to Covid-19? Then join the “oldies” for some fun and friendly rugby at the 2022 Cook Islands Oldies Rugby Mini Festival.
Women’s Nations Cup set for July in Fiji
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
The OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 has been confirmed to take place in Fiji between July 13-30, with nine Member Associations taking part in a bid to earn qualification to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.
No taxpayer dollars contributed to Sheraton redevelopment
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has confirmed Government will not contribute taxpayer dollars to the proposed Sheraton redevelopment.
Annual triathlon brings out local talent
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The 26th annual Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon took place has been hailed a success.
PM announces Sheraton ‘redevelopment’
Monday 2 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
What looks set to be a multi-million-dollar redevelopment of the abandoned Sheraton site on Rarotonga has been announced by Prime Minister Mark Brown.
‘We didn’t even know if we would have an event this year’
Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Rarotonga is once again bustling with tourists and some of them are here with a very special purpose - to compete in the 2022 Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon.
Cook Islands Rugby League welcomes return of international matches
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby league, Sports
International rugby league is set to return, with the Cook Islands to play Samoa as part of a Pacific double-header.
Swimmers brave swells and coconuts in dash for Boiler
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga comes alive with the massive Cook Islands Triathlon this weekend.
Big week of triathlon events set to excite competitors
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Rarotonga is set to host the massive Cook Islands Triathlon with multiple events scheduled to kick off today.
Cooks weightlifters lift their game with technical official accreditation status
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation members are upskilling in a combined effort to attract more competition.
TMO investigating alleged Covid-19 incident
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Allegations of a breach by a positive Covid-19 case are being investigated by Te Marae Ora.
Taking our art to the world
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Features
Bergman Gallery on Rarotonga is helping take Cook Islands art to the world. Cook Islands artist Mahiriki Tangaroa and Bergman Gallery owner Ben Bergman have been pivotal in placing it on display in Italy this week.
Covid-19 affected businesses offered financial aid
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
Small to medium sized Cook Islands businesses who have been affected by Covid-19 are being offered financial assistance.
Netball holds trials for World Cup Qualifiers
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands has held a two-week trial to select players for the Netball World Cup Oceania Qualifiers to be held in Fiji in July.
Palmerston blasted by high winds during "strong squall" event
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Palmerston Island has been hit by a short and sharp blast of high winds causing damage at the northern tip of the island.
Cook Islands suffers biggest GDP contraction in history
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands suffered the largest financial contraction among Pacific member countries in the fiscal year to June 30 2021 - its largest loss on record.
Strong winds, flooding, heavy swell warnings
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Strong winds, flooding and heavy swell warnings are in place across the Southern Cook Islands as unpredictable weather conditions persist.
Holiday programme ‘to keep kids active’
Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports
Children on school holidays are getting the opportunity to beat boredom and get active while their parents get a break, thanks to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee’s programme.
New speed guns on hold
Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Speed guns donated last month to Cook Islands Police are still not in operation as officers are yet to be ‘certified’ before the devices are deployed.
Easter incidents ‘eerily’ similar to 2021: Police
Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The long weekend wrapped up with the Easter holiday period showing little signs of change or improvement over last year, police say.
