More Top Stories
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’s 12 sitting days sufficient for business: Clerk
24 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Parliament’s 12 sitting days sufficient for business: Clerk
24 September 2024
Tapaitau and Charlie-Puna released to ‘family jobs’
21 September 2024
Police apprehend four juveniles in connection with motorcycle thefts
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
Diaspora dismayed over lack of Te Maeva Nui livestream
8 August 2024
Everyone is a winner, says Culture
7 August 2024
Local women outshine global peers in business leadership
8 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
Omicron threat: Govt keeping close eye on new Covid variant
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands is keeping a close watch on developments around the new Covid-19 variant after New Zealand implemented a ‘suite of precautionary measures’ including delaying their border reopening plans in a bid to bolster their defences against Omicron.
Cook Island cops ramp up patrols
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Alcohol consumption is at the top of the Christmas concern list for police as patrols ramp up over the festive season.
The balancing act before Christmas
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
It’s a balancing act for many in the lead up to Christmas as the past 12 months has presented obvious challenges for the Cook Islands.
Atiu tourist operator calls out Government on Pa Enua policy
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
An Atiu tourist operator is ‘totally dismayed by the inequality’ in government’s decision to create two travel bubbles as the nation prepares for reopening.
New framework in place for January 13 reopening
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Government has set out a new Covid-19 Safety Framework for those entering the country in an effort to provide another blanket of protection.
Police record drop in reported crime
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Reported crime in Rarotonga has dropped significantly in 2021, say police.
$885k allocated for infrastructure works on Mangaia
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
Taxpayers will fund the Mangaia Works Programme to the tune of $885,000 over two years as extensive infrastructure works get underway.
May deadline for Empire bridge
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Construction of the replacement Empire Bridge costing Cook Islands taxpayers $5 million is on track to be completed by May.
Raro cops to step up helmet enforcement
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga cops are stepping up motorcycle helmet enforcement as the island heads in to the silly season.
Cooks to borrow $80m for economic recovery
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
An $80 million loan will prop up the national economy just weeks after New Zealand delivered a $60 million aid package for ‘Covid-19 economic support and recovery’.
Vaxed or unvaxed that is the question
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Government agencies and ministries have been told to have a Covid-19 policy in place for staff and clients while health and safety officers are to be mandated in an effort to undertake responsibilities on behalf of the agency, ministry or business they represent.
In brief: Court News
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man has been fined and banned from driving with another man convicted of willful damage.
Mandatory vaccination on the cards for employees
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Mandatory vaccination will be implemented by at least one state owned enterprise and the leading private enterprise, while another supermarket has no intention of enforcing dismissal of the unvaccinated, unless government legislates it.
MP's take offence at United Party leader’s comments
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics
Two Cook Islands politicians have taken exception to comments they say were made by United Party leader Teariki Heather on talkback radio, claiming he has reached a new low.
Probation breach brings praise for work ethic
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Solomone Taufahema breached the conditions of his probationary licence when he consumed alcohol.
Two people questioned over alleged breach of Covid Act
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Two people have been questioned by police following an alleged breach of the Covid-19 Act.
No jab, no church
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Four unvaccinated members of the Cook Islands Christian Church have been told to stay away from services as new recommendations have been laid out by Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Court seeks clarity in domestic violence cases
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Justice of the Peace is to seek clarification on assault on female cases following appearances by two defendants in the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Outer Islands travel disrupted as nation prepares for new arrivals
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
International travel to the outer islands will be disrupted as a result of the Covid-19 positive case detected in managed isolation at the Edgewater Resort.
Fijians recruited as police struggle with resources
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in
Police have recruited non-Cook Islanders for the first time as they struggle with resources.
