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Articles by Al Williams
Half of June’s rain drops in 24 hours
Saturday 19 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga was hammered with heavy rain overnight Thursday, drenching the island with half the average rainfall for June in just 24 hours.
Hope, faith and love unite Muri Night Market’s vendors
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local
The Muri Night Market has been revived this week following a long break. Those behind the operation say there is hope, faith and love as they look to the future.
Driver involved in power pole crash fined $3k for damage
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
The drink driver of a vehicle involved in a crash which wrecked a power pole earlier this month has been told to pay $3000 for the damage.
Two days in prison is enough, says police prosecutor
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A New Zealand tourist who spent two days in jail following an incident in Ngatangiia on Monday evening has been convicted and fined.
Kayakers eye Olympic debut
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands kayakers Jade Tierney and Kohl Tamarua-Horton face a month of intensive training in New Zealand ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Selling Cook Islands to Kiwis
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
More than 40 Cook Islands tourism operators have signed up to display their products at a trade expo in Auckland next month.
Cheeky ad campaign promotes Cooks
Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A Kiwi radio network is giving Cook Islands a plug in its own quirky way with a ‘tongue and cheek’ ad campaign – for free.
Intoxicated Kiwi tourist faces charges
Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 30-year-old New Zealand tourist is facing multiple charges following an incident in Ngatangiia on Monday evening.
Equipment donation aids police work
Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands police have new technology in their hands in the form of a $12,000 portable unit with audio and video capability.
Vaccination rollout slowing down, TMO figures show
Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Previous enthusiasm by Rarotonga residents eager to accept their first shot of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine has appeared to have subsided as round two numbers are tracking behind schedule.
Government plans significant roadworks in next 12 months
Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Several big ticket infrastructure projects have been tabled as part of an estimated $32 million government capital expenditure for 2021/22.
Bad start to holiday
Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A visitor to Rarotonga is missing a passport and other valuables following an incident at the airport last week.
Muri Night Market returns after Covid break
Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The popular Muri Night Market was revived on Sunday following a long break and the initial response has exceeded expectations.
Government to cut capital spending in budget
Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands government has set aside an estimated $32 million in its capital expenditure for 2021/22 – more than $8 million less than the previous year.
A family of kayakers
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
Cook Islands 2020 Sportswoman of the Year Jane Nicholas was back on Rarotonga this week for a brief break in a busy schedule before the upcoming Olympic Games. Al Williams caught up with Nicholas and her family.
Beetles to bolster battle against invasive tree
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
Introduced insects have landed on Rarotonga making it their new home in a combined effort to control an invasive tree.
Incoming Union president aims to elevate local women’s rugby
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
New Cook Islands Rugby Union president Ashleigh Wihongi-Willis is embarking on a bold path to level the playing field for men and women in the sport.
Jet stranded on soft runway in Manihiki
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
An Air Rarotonga aircraft was left stranded on Manihiki early this week when its nose wheel dug into a soft spot on the island’s unsealed runway.
Justice ministry seeks improved IT support after power outage
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Technology
Better information and communications technology (ICT) support and resources are needed by the Ministry of Justice in light of power cuts on Monday that affected court proceedings, the ministry’s Secretary says.
Public kept in the dark over power cuts
Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Electricity was cut to parts of Rarotonga on Monday, knocking out the Ministry of Justice server, causing further delays and postponements on Tuesday.
