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Articles by Chris Taylor
Police, Tourism to work more closely
Wednesday 16 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Following ongoing motorbike licencing issues and a recent complaint regarding licence testing, Police and Tourism say they will work closer together to solve issues faster, while balancing safety with visitor experience.
Electric vehicles drive the future
Tuesday 15 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Te Ipukarea Society technical director Kelvin Passfield, is passionate about the environment.
Fiji community mourns motorbike crash victim
Tuesday 15 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Rarotongan Fijian community is mourning the loss of one of their sons.
It's standing room only for Vaka Puaikura show
Tuesday 15 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
It was standing room only in the Aroa Nui Community Hall for Vaka Puaikura’s dance team’s concert fundraiser spectacular on Saturday evening.
Police race to scene of hit-and-run
Monday 14 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A Cook Islands Police Service truck seen speeding through Avarua at around 2pm on Thursday afternoon with sirens blaring and lights flashing, was responding to a mother’s frantic call to emergency services following a hit-and-run motorcycle crash in Turangi
Time to enrol now for NZ election
Monday 14 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Cook Islanders can enrol now to vote in the upcoming New Zealand general election.
Changes in progress for market area
Saturday 12 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
"Don’t be concerned.”
Traditional leaders discuss land issues
Friday 11 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Protection of Cook Islanders’ land was the main discussion point on Thursday during the 46th session of the House of Ariki, hosted by Secretary of Justice Tingika Elikana.
Ceremony for 'fleet'
Friday 11 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A centuries-old maritime tradition was honoured for the first time in the Cook Islands yesterday morning off the foreshore of Avarua, in a “ceremonial review of the fleet”.
Alaskan sailor enjoys ride to retirement
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Three particularly sleek-looking luxury yachts ventured into Rarotonga waters last week. Although very different in the way each of them looked, what they shared in common was a similarly-plotted course down through the Pacific Ocean from the Northern hemisphere.
House of Ariki considers range of issues
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The 46th session for the House of Ariki is officially underway, with a formal opening ceremony held at the House of Ariki marae at Arorangi on Monday morning.
Barge's first move proves slow going
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Aitutaki will soon take possession of a new barge for the vital job of transporting cargo from container ships to the shore,
Patrol boats set off from Avatiu
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A multi-national Pacific-Islands-led maritime enforcement exercise began yesterday, with four patrol boats from the Cook Islands, Samoa and Tonga preparing to patrol this country’s vast Exclusive Economic Zone.
Scam email uses PM's details
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Financial Intelligence Unit is warning Cook Islands residents about a new scam email seeking the transfer of funds to a potential overseas criminal network, under the guise of an email address using the prime minister’s details.
Maritime exercise is a first
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
In a Pacific Islands nations first, the Cook Islands Police Service is this month hosting a Pacific-led maritime exercise with Samoan Police and Tongan Naval patrol boat contingents.
Feast celebrates Te Maeva Nui success
Monday 7 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
THE 52nd Constitution Day ceremony on Friday was a formal affair.
'Our culture is the winner today': Turua
Monday 7 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Throughout the Te Maeva Nui closing ceremony on Friday, the crowd at the National Auditorium was buzzing with the anticipation of hearing the results of the week’s performances, costume contests and opening day float parade awards.
Something for all on final night
Monday 7 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Featuring both traditional and more “edgy” dancing, singing and drumming, Thursday evening’s final Te Maeva Nui performances had it all.
Cook Islands trust pioneer passes away
Thursday 3 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Denver based lawyer Barry Engel, who built an international reputation in the practice of trust law, estate planning and offshore asset protection, has passed away following a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 63.
Police crackdown on drinking in public
Thursday 3 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
It may be the festive season with Constitution Celebrations now in full swing, but revellers beware, the Police are now on the offensive to stamp out drinking in public places.
