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Articles by Al Williams
Aggravated robbery jury trial gets underway
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The jury trial of a man charged with aggravated robbery began in Rarotonga on Monday.
Police target stray and roaming dogs
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Police are to target stray dogs after Rarotonga resident George George went public with his story of the family cat being mauled to death last week.
Serious concerns for missing fishermen
Saturday 12 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The search for two missing fishermen appears to be fruitless, close to a week after they went missing,
There is more to the Cook Islands than meets the eye
Saturday 12 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, In Depth
Kiwi environmental sociologist Dr Corrina Tucker has fallen in love with the Cook Islands. She is placing her footprints here one step at a time.
Guilty of rape, indecent acts and indecent assault
Friday 11 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A man has been found guilty of rape and other sexual offending against a 15-year-old girl following a three-day jury trial at the High Court in Avarua.
Key testimonies in rape trial
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The jury trial of a man charged with rape and other sexual related offending against a 15-year-old girl continued on Wednesday as his partner was called to the stand by the Crown.
Critically endangered turtle found dead
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The death of a critically endangered Hawksbill turtle is likely due to pollution in the Avatiu Harbour.
Cook Islands Commonwealth Games athletes announced
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports
Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has announced the majority of those to represent the nation at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in July.
‘Understanding rainfall and being better prepared’
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands authorities are undertaking training to better understand and interpret seasonal extreme rainfall and its impacts.
Fire destroys Titikaveka home
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga mother of six has been hailed a hero after rushing into a blazing inferno to rescue her son.
Man released from custody despite appeal from Probation
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Ngametua Tiatoa appeared in the Criminal Court on Thursday last week where he was represented by lawyer Norman George.
New cops represent cultural diverseness
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The first intake of new police officers in two years have graduated, including an historic first for the service, in which non-Cook Islands nationals have been welcomed.
In brief: Court news
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman charged with careless driving has been discharged without conviction following reparation payments.
The ongoing costs of Covid-19 pandemic
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
Cook Islands continues counting the cost of Covid-19 with increasing numbers entering quarantine.
Drink driving accused changes plea on advice of JP
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A man facing charges of reckless and drink driving has reversed his guilty plea on the advice of a Justice of the Peace.
Infringement notices ‘bizarre’
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Prime Minister and Police Minister Mark Brown has weighed in on the handling of minor traffic infringement notices, labelling the process “bizarre”.
Te Kukupa farewelled one last time
Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rapid antigen tests, a Bible reading from Exodus, and a brief promotion ceremony were the order of the day as police patrol boat, Te Kukupa pushed out from its Avatiu mooring for the last time.
Facebook scam promotes online Cook Islands driver licence sales
Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
An online scam claims people can get a Cook Islands driver licence without sitting a test.
Dangerous driver avoids loss of licence for ‘wheel stands’
Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A 22-year-old man has escaped losing his driver licence following a conviction for dangerous driving.
Cook Islands Olympian digs in for next challenge
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands 2020 Sportswoman of the Year Dr Jane Nicholas debated the big question in front of her following her outing at the Tokyo Olympics
