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Articles by Al Williams
Te Kukupa crew settle in to new training regime
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Te Kukupa crew members have settled into their new training regime in Perth a month after they sailed from the Cook Islands.
Golf opener delivers new course record
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Golf, Sports
Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao celebrated the opening of winter season with a new course record over a week ago.
Defence Advisor on ‘face to face’ mission
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand Defence Advisor to the Cook Islands, Lieutenant colonel (LTCOL) Nick Bowden, is visiting Rarotonga this week for the first time since he was accredited here 18 months ago. It is his first visit to the Cook Islands and he took time on Tuesday to visit the police leadership as part of his round […]
Chief Justice reserves judgement in high profile case
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
An application for costs hearing involving Prime Minister Mark Brown, former prime minister Henry Puna, Teokotai Noo George and Paul Allsworth has been heard at the High Court in Avarua.
Economic issues dominate ONOC meeting
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports
Economic issues dominated the agenda at the latest Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) secretary generals workshop meeting, as discussions floated towards target setting and problem solving in the build-up to Paris 2024.
Kiwi visitors use isolation time to help out SPCA
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A group of Kiwi visitors stranded on Rarotonga because of Covid-19 are using their isolation time to help others.
Application for costs hearing goes ahead in long running case involving PM
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
An application for costs hearing involving Prime Minister Mark Brown, former prime minister Henry Puna, Teokotai Noo George and Paul Allsworth got underway at the High Court in Avarua on Monday.
‘Hundreds of transactions’ involved in police fraud case
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Three people accused of stealing from the police will have their day in court in June.
Bailed denied
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing multiple drug dealing charges has been denied bail despite pleas from his lawyer that he faces a lengthy wait for a trial.
Staycation to stay afloat
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Two of Rarotonga’s largest resorts have extended staycation deals as the sector struggles with mounting costs.
Two-year probation for indecent assault
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who indecently assaulted his relative has been told he has little motivation to take responsibility for his actions.
Cannabis accused bailed to Aitutaki
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
An Aitutaki man facing drugs charges has been released from custody so he can return to the island.
Rape accused remains on Mangaia as Crown looks to oppose bail
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing a raft of indecency charges involving a child remains on Mangaia as the Crown seeks to resolve the matter.
IT system changes behind isolation income support delays: Metcalfe
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The delay in getting Government’s isolation income support operational has been attributed to IT system changes.
‘Debate about current laws play no part in sentencing’
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A father of three has been jailed for nine months after being found with eight cannabis plants.
Teething problems with isolation income support
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The delay in getting Government’s isolation income support operational can affect smaller businesses in the community, especially those who have to ‘close shop’ completely due to Covid-19 related isolation needs.
Man found not guilty in aggravated robbery case
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with aggravated robbery has been found not guilty following a three-day jury trial.
Cook Islands footballers confident ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands football team has had a strong start to their tour of Qatar ahead of their opening World Cup qualifying match against the Solomon Islands.
Nicholas kick starts Olympics campaign in ‘not so traditional style’
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands 2020 Sportswoman of the Year Dr Jane Nicholas has started her Paris Olympics campaign in a not so traditional style.
Increase in crashes attributed to return of tourism
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Motor vehicle crashes on Rarotonga have jumped significantly in the past 12 months with the return of tourism being tagged as the contributing factor.
