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Articles by Al Williams
Cook Islands the ‘top country to visit in 2022’
Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National
Efforts toward building a sustainable, inclusive, and community-oriented tourism industry in the Cook Islands have been recognised by a leading travel brand.
‘Far too many’ MIQ incidents, say police
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A 35-year-old man is in jail following his arrest for breaching managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) after more than 230 people were released from their two-week stay at the Edgewater Resort and Spa on Wednesday evening.
Man charged with breaching peace
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 40-year-old man is facing a breach of peace charge despite being warned by police for unruly behaviour.
Oktoberfest thrills the taste buds
Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga tasted a slice of Germany on the weekend with the return of the annual Oktoberfest.
Tupuna’s hopes and dreams
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
At 25, Edmund Tupuna has hopes and dreams for his young family and he’s prepared to put in the work to get there, despite Covid-19 setbacks.
Parliament hawks discount airfares as seats left empty
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Taxpayers will likely pick up the shortfall after a number of people took early flights to Aitutaki’s Bicentennial celebrations, leaving Parliament with the bill for empty seats.
‘Tough decisions need to be made, and soon!’
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National
The Cook Islands Government is being called on to make tough decisions, and make them soon, as New Zealand enters a new Covid-19 protection framework.
Former Environment Service employee makes second appearance in court on theft charges
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A woman who worked under the former director of the National Environment Service (NES), Nga Puna and facing four counts of theft as a servant, has appeared in court.
Sacked couple face more charges
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A number of top Cook Islands Government officials, including two who have been sacked, are facing additional charges which include theft and fraud.
Cooks economy on a ‘knife edge’ despite improved fiscal position
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Government’s net fiscal balance for the year ended June is “better than expected” but warning bells have been sounded.
Bringing the taste of Germany to Raro
Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga will get a taste of Germany with the return of the annual Oktoberfest this coming weekend.
Renowned artist lays bare his secrets as poetry meets music
Monday 18 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Mike Tavioni needs little introduction as a well-known master carver, but he has now expanded his artistic talents to incorporate recorded original works.
Rod Henderson: ‘I think it’s strange behaviour’
Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features
Former Australian police officer and author Rod Henderson has his sights set on finding justice for Lissette Brito who went missing off the yacht Zangano about 40 nautical miles south-west of Rarotonga five years ago.
Police want more cops on our roads
Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands police say they need to be better resourced and more visible if there is to be a curb in motorcycle related offences.
Welcome home, see you in two weeks
Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
There were sighs of relief as family and friends gathered at Rarotonga International Airport to catch a glimpse of loved ones who landed on the repatriation flight yesterday afternoon.
Stricter protocols for returnees
Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
More than 200 Cook Islands residents who were stranded in Auckland have touched down on Rarotonga.
‘Motorcyclists should take measures to deter would-be thieves’
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The number of stolen motorcycles not recovered on Rarotonga has raised concerns.
Reduced cyclone risk
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands is expected to have a reduced risk of tropical cyclones, according to New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) latest outlook.
Cook Islands to benefit from new $1m Pacific sexual and gender diverse network partnership
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands New Zealand High Commission has put its weight behind a new sexual and gender diverse network partnership in the Pacific.
Tourism industry unfazed by Fiji’s border reopening plans
Tuesday 12 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands tourism industry is anticipating a December reopening of the border as Fiji has drawn a line in the sand.
