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Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A wrecked car displayed in front of the Cook Islands Police headquarters in Avarua in 2011 as a demonstration of the damage which can be caused on the road. 14052603
Motor vehicle crashes on Rarotonga have jumped significantly in the past 12 months with the return of tourism being tagged as the contributing factor.
Motor vehicle crashes on Rarotonga have jumped significantly in the past 12 months with the return of tourism being tagged as the contributing factor.
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