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Articles by Al Williams
Winter blast hits Raro
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga received its second highest rainfall on record for June as the island was hammered by wild weather last month.
Tourists pick up tab after skipped payment
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Trader Jacks staff could have cause to celebrate after Kiwi tourists covered an unpaid bill left by another group of travellers who skipped payment and did a runner.
Businesses face mounting challenges
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Local businesses continue to face a cash crunch and an increase in national superannuation contribution rates this month is expected to add further cash-flow pressure.
Tourists accused of doing runner from Avarua bar
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Kiwi tourists have left Trader Jacks out of pocket after skipping payment and doing a runner.
Tourism operators record ‘excellent’ bookings at expo
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
More than 3500 people have attended a trade expo in Auckland aimed at promoting Cook Islands tourism.
‘Owning a dog is a privilege’, dog committee secretary says
Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Roaming dogs on Rarotonga present numerous problems for authorities. An ambitious plan is in place to tackle the issue but the question remains on how many dogs are actually on the island, and how the plan will be rolled out.
Jetstar cancels Cook Islands flights
Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Jetstar has canned flight bookings between Auckland and Rarotonga less than a month after offering discounted travel between the destinations.
Long standing Airport Authority chief executive calls time
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
Rarotonga International Airport Authority chief executive Joseph Ngamata is calling it a day after 40 years in the business - 25 of those at the helm.
Tourist death attributed to cardiac arrest and drowning
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Kiwi tourist suffered a cardiac arrest and drowned in Rarotonga on Tuesday.
Cooks tourism authorities still confident with arrival estimates
Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Visitor number estimates to the Cook Islands remain in line with projections made a month ago, tourism authorities say.
Tourist dies of suspected heart attack
Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The Coroner is expected to reveal today what caused the death of a Kiwi tourist in Rarotonga on Tuesday.
Service with a ‘steely gaze’
Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National
The new Cook Islands Police Commissioner James Keenan says Australasian contacts are already helping him with ongoing investigations.
Emergency call brings new fire truck to Raro
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A much needed truck will soon ease the demands of fire emergencies on Rarotonga.
Couple wanted by police
Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A couple involved in a domestic dispute on Rarotonga are wanted by police after one of them escaped custody on Friday.
Drink driving tourist told to pay up despite pleas
Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A Kiwi tourist spent two days in jail over the weekend for drink driving related offences.
Alleged drink driver fails to appear in court
Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
An alleged drink driver who is facing a charge of refusing an evidential breath alcohol test (EBA) is wanted by authorities after failing to make an appearance in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday.
Let’s get it on 80s style
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Features
Big hair, ripped jeans and fluoros are back as Rarotonga braces itself for some 80s nostalgia.
4900 Rarotonga dogs ‘unneutered and unregistered’
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
An overwhelming number of dogs on Rarotonga are unneutered and unregistered but there is an ambitious plan to fix the problem by the end of this year.
Fox appointed to Waitangi Tribunal
Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Citing his experience and leadership in the media industry, Rarotonga-based veteran broadcaster Derek Fox has been appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal for a three-year term.
Thermal imaging provides added layer of protection
Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Thermal imaging at Rarotonga International Airport is offering another layer of protection at the border with the help of a company which has close ties to the Cook Islands.
