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Articles by Chris Taylor
New mediators to free up courts and cut legal costs
Thursday 3 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Mediation is being introduced to the Cook Islands as a way of resolving disputes.
Burglary numbers drop, violence continues
Tuesday 1 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Crime
Burglaries are down across Rarotonga and police hope the trend continues.
Frontline prison staff to be strengthened
Monday 31 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
In the wake of the damning McDermott-Matapo report, strengthening of Justice’s frontline staff will come into effect under the recently passed government’s 2017/18 budget.
'Digital Nomads' cross the Pacific
Saturday 29 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
They call themselves “digital nomads” and their aim is “to drift around in search of inspiration, creating as they go”.
Scientific sleuths get to the bottom of Muri lagoon's murky algae problem
Saturday 29 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Nine days of investigation to get to the bottom of Muri Lagoon’s algae problem has been six months.
3 overseas teams
Friday 28 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
This year’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations will see three top performing dance groups jet in from overseas to capture the audience’s attention during the evening intermissions.
Cook Islands Police target lead footed drivers
Thursday 27 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Speedsters beware! Cook Islands Police have had hands on training this week using radar laser.
Stolen property offered back
Tuesday 25 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Stolen items recovered in last week’s successful Police raids in Rarotonga are ready to be returned to their rightful owners, but be prepared to prove it was yours.
Water quality under drone watch
Tuesday 25 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Muri beachgoers have been temporarily detoured off the beach as the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project to improve the water quality of the lagoons in Rarotonga and Aitutaki got underway this week.
CIs to contest NZ election
Monday 24 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
IN a move that could prove pivotal in gaining more seats in parliament, the Maori Party now has strong Pasifika backing, announcing last week in Auckland that six candidates of Pacific Islands descent will stand in the September New Zealand general election.
No action over rifle shot
Friday 21 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The sound of a rifle shot outside the office of the Opposition in Avarua late Wednesday morning prompted the owner of a neighbouring property to alert police.
Minister praises new family law
Friday 21 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Government has passed legislation set to better protect the bedrock of our society, children and families.
Assembly matters turn to fundraising
Friday 21 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Fundraising was the order of the day between proceedings at the Cook Islands Christian Church 32nd General Assembly in Nikao yesterday.
Marine students have a whale of a time
Thursday 20 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The 2017 whale season is officially well underway and it’s turning out to be a cracker so far.
CICC focuses on youth, overseas missions
Thursday 20 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Christian Church has focused on the community, our youth, and overseas missions, during their 32nd General Assembly held in Rarotonga this week.
Help a call away for lost teen
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
While most parents want their teenagers to get off their smart phones and get outdoors, the parents of a teenage boy who became lost on the cross island trek on Sunday are thankful their son had his cell phone in his pocket.
United voice for Maori and Pacific politics
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
In what has been seen as a major step forward for all Pacific people residing in New Zealand, the political party One Pacific has signed an historical agreement with the Maori Party.
MP takes road repair into own hands
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Sound familiar? Traffic backed up and blocking the road, tourists dangerously dodging oncoming vehicles, buses hogging the medium strip, while the odd stray dog wanders across the road for good measure.
Pick locals first for jobs – Ioane
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A call for Cook Islanders to have first preference for any new vacant government job posting has been raised in parliament by Mona Ioane, MP for the constituency of Vaipae and Tautu, in Aitutaki.
Marae Moana protected for future generations
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
As the Cook Islands celebrate the enactment of the Moana Marae marine park, the country is entering an exciting new era of responsible ocean conservation.
