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Articles by Al Williams
Big mountain bike challenge set to go
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Cycling, Sports
Mountain bikers look set for some rough and tumble as a Rarotonga track, overgrown during the Covid-19 period, has been cleared and prepared for racing.
New police inspector recognised with ceremony
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A long-standing Cook Islands police officer has been promoted.
Dog attacks continue to place pressure on authorities
Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Multiple dog attacks on Rarotonga again have authorities scrambling resources.
‘Don’t moan and complain’: Businesses should pay staff penal rates for Memorial Day, says PM Brown
Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has weighed in on the Queen’s Memorial holiday debate, saying it is his understanding that businesses have legal obligations to pay employees penal rates.
Visiting students from New Zealand ‘see how the culture relates to their own’
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
A group of New Zealand high school students are getting a taste of Cook Islands culture during a ten- day visit to Rarotonga.
‘Act in good faith’: Employers not obligated to pay holiday rates
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
Queen’s Memorial holiday observed yesterday is not prescribed under the Public Holidays Act with Government ‘hoping that employers will act in good faith’.
Cook Islands chef heads to culinary celebration
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Food
Cook Islands chef Rangi Mitaera-Johnson will mix it with the best in the region for what looks to be celebration of food and community to help strengthen relationships between the Pacific and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Chantal’s drive: ‘It’s a matter of determination’
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features
A Cook Islands podcaster has branched out in an effort to connect the nation to dozens of countries.
Employers asked to act in ‘good faith’ as Queen’s Memorial confirmed not an official holiday
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National
Queen’s Memorial holiday in the Cook Islands is not prescribed under the Public Holidays Act with Government “hoping that employers will act in good faith”.
Dog desexing an ongoing challenge for authorities
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
An animal desexing programme designed to tackle dog issues on Rarotonga looks set to continue despite ongoing challenges in getting the matter under control.
Still no clarity around Queen’s Memorial ‘holiday’
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National
There is still no clarity on the legalities around Queen’s Memorial holiday, set to be observed in the Cook Islands on Friday (tomorrow).
French patrol boat continues strengthening ties with Cook Islands
Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National
French Navy patrol boat Bougainville has again been welcomed by the Cook Islands in an ongoing partnership between governments.
Confusion reigns over Queen’s Memorial ‘public holiday’
Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
There appears to be some confusion over the legal framework surrounding Friday, September 30 being deemed a public holiday as a mark of respect to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Motorcyclist receives multiple injuries in early morning crash
Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A female motorcyclist suffered injuries to her face, legs and arms following a crash in Rarotonga on Monday morning.
‘You have to believe in people’
Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
Black Power life member and social justice activist Denis O’Reilly, 70, has no plans of slowing down.
Iconic Trader Jack's up for sale
Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
Iconic Rarotonga eatery and watering hole Trader Jacks is on the market.
Police start crackdown on speeding drivers
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Police have stepped up their crackdown on motorists driving at high speed in the Reduced Speed Zone in Rarotonga.
China foreign minister scheduled to talk with PM during eight nations Pacific tour
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown will talk with China foreign minister Wang Yi this week but has not given specific details of what they will discuss.
Piri looks to jump long and high
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports
Piritau Nga has had a whirlwind week after entering the Te Mire Ora Dance Competition with hopes to raise funds for his trip to compete in the Oceania Area Championships next month.
‘I feel optimistic about the future of the economy here’
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
New Zealander Bernadette Shaw has helped lead a Cook Islands bank through a period of ‘unique challenges’.
