Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum
A number of cars bought by Cook Islands Government for $1.7 million, and used during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held earlier this month, will go up for sale next week.
Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A Cook Islands deep sea mining adviser says explosions, dynamite and digging are common misconceptions associated with the industry.
Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Seven men involved in a brawl on Rarotonga have faced another day in court, with some changing their pleas in an effort to get home to Australia.
Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who kicked his niece in the stomach and consequently threatening the life of her unborn child has been found guilty of multiple assault charges on two women.
Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A visiting foreign government official has avoided prosecution following a late night driving incident on Rarotonga.
Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Veterinarian Michael Baer has been a familiar face in the Cook Islands for the past couple of years. He chats to deputy editor Al Williams as he prepares for another chapter in his life.
Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Aotearoa Marae on Rarotonga played host to a group who were here reconnecting with their heritage.
Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A teenager involved in high profile burglaries on Rarotonga has been told to pay $13,000 in reparation and given 16 months of probation.
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing more than a dozen charges related to assaults on two partners has been remanded in custody.
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
A toxic workplace culture has been uncovered at Te Marae Ora (TMO) following the dismissal of an assault charge involving a former nurse and paramedic.
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Tensions boiled over as Police were forced to separate two groups of people at the Ministry of Justice Building in Avarua shortly after the appearance of eight men in court facing charges related to a brawl on Rarotonga.
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Four more men have been arrested, charged and appeared in court facing fighting offences following a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub last week.
Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Cycling, Sports
Rain didn’t deter dozens of burgeoning BMX enthusiasts who converged on The Rock Bike Park in Ngatangiia for the inaugural Cook Islands Pump Track Nationals.
Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Recent arrests have come as a stark reminder to Corrective Services staff in stepping up to prepare for emergency situations within prison walls.
Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who has been repeatedly warned she will go to jail, was released from custody following a string of charges, over a period of months.
Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man facing joint burglary charges in relation to multiple burglaries on Rarotonga has entered not guilty pleas.
Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
An online petition questioning the bail conditions around six men facing multiple charges over a late night brawl on Rarotonga has attracted more than 3000 signatures.
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Local, National
A senior motorist was reportedly overtaking another vehicle when he lost control of the van he was driving and ended up in the cemetery at Panama.
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Six men, all from Australia, and charged with a range of offences related to a brawl in a Rarotonga nightclub, had a narrow window of time to make it to a wedding following a court appearance on Friday.
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A ‘full on brawl went out of control’ at Rehab Nightclub late Wednesday evening resulted in two stabbings and multiple people taken to hospital with injuries.