More Top Stories
Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
Police need numbers and bigger budget
9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
10 August 2024
Housing crisis hits tourism industry
27 July 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
8 July 2024
Articles by Al Williams
‘Five bottles of beer’ cost Raro man his drivers licence
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Rarotonga resident Titi Teao appeared on charges of excess breath alcohol and careless driving on Thursday last week.
Sheraton site stirs again
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
There appears to be new life at the Sheraton in Vaimaanga but uncertainty about what exactly is going on there.
‘It’s been a learning curve’
Saturday 22 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The newly appointed director of Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) John Strickland admits he’s been in the “hot seat” this week.
Rarotonga hammered with heavy rain and sea swells
Saturday 22 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga was hammered with heavy rain and high winds on Friday bringing wide spread surface flooding, sea surges and road closures to the island.
Maritime police upskill with officers obtaining Boat Masters certification
Friday 21 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Three Cook Islands police officers have made the grade in achieving their Boat Masters certification.
In brief: Court news
Friday 21 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with careless driving has avoided a conviction after paying $4500 reparation.
‘We should anticipate widespread infection’
Friday 21 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Government plans to keep the international border open and anticipate Omicron’s arrival as New Zealand ramps up preparation to tackle potentially thousands of cases of the latest Covid-19 variant in the community.
Unfavourable weather set to continue
Thursday 20 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands continues to be pounded by strong gale force winds, rough seas and intense rainfall as a new tropical disturbance has made its way here.
Juggling act as authorities refute obstruction claims
Thursday 20 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Authorities have refuted claims the partner of an Arorangi Prison inmate is being obstructed in her attempts to see him, following her public calls for help.
‘I’m not allowed to visit him’
Wednesday 19 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
The partner of an Arorangi Prison inmate who is understood to be in serious medical condition says she has been obstructed in her attempts to see him following her public calls for help.
Second overseas bank reduces interest rates
Tuesday 18 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Two of the three main home mortgage lenders have taken steps to ease financial burden, but questions remain as to when the third - a government owned institution - will take advice from the Economic Recovery Roadmap (ERR) and also lower interest rates.
Port closed as ‘rough weather to continue’
Tuesday 18 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
Strong winds and high seas are set to persist this week forcing authorities to close Rarotonga’s port to vessels at least until Sunday.
Skipper stops in to restock as conditions uncertain
Tuesday 18 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
Monday brought a brief respite for Lady Moana skipper Sefanaia Tuwai and his crew of seven, who were allowed to dock at Avatiu port to restock essential supplies.
In brief: Court news
Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A number of people facing charges in the Criminal Court at Rarotonga have had them thrown out but will remain on a watch list as they are overseas.
Reported crashes drop, 'record number' fined
Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Reported motor vehicle crashes during December have dropped significantly on Rarotonga in recent years.
Chins up as locals and visitors mix again
Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga was quietly optimistic and cautious on its first full day of the border reopening on Thursday.
Cops raid Aitutaki properties in big cannabis bust
Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A commercial sized cannabis operation has been busted on Aitutaki following a year-long investigation, resulting in eight people arrested and charged.
Jailed for breaching multiple court orders
Friday 14 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing a raft of domestic related charges has been jailed for more than two months following mounting frustration in court.
300 passengers scheduled to touchdown in Rarotonga
Thursday 13 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islands is preparing to welcome its first flight of international visitors in nearly five-months despite ongoing concerns surrounding the developing Omicron variant.
Cops warn of increasing crime levels
Thursday 13 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Rarotonga’s social behaviour in the coming months will likely reflect increased crime levels say Cook Islands police.
