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Articles by Chris Taylor
More time to make a difference
Monday 4 December 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
There’s just a few more days left to make a difference for Cook Islands children in need with the BSP Giving Tree…
Glassie praises JP Act
Friday 1 December 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
“Ground-breaking” is how Minister of Justice Nandi Glassie described the first Bill passed into legislation by government on Tuesday afternoon during the second sitting of parliament this year.
UN hopes 'nonsense': PM
Friday 1 December 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has rejected claims made by Rarotonga resident Papa Williams that the Cook Islands government is aspiring to graduate to developed country status for the purpose of gaining a seat at the United Nations as “nonsense”.
Timoti to power on?
Thursday 30 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Board of Te Aponga Uira (TAU) have been advertising the top job of chief executive for the country’s sole power company.
Titikaveka students set for success
Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Principal Gaylyn Lockington and teachers of Titikaveka College had plenty of wise words for their pupils at the school’s year 11 prize-giving last Friday.
FSC under microscope
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is undergoing a two week “Mutual Obligations” evaluation by an eight-member team of international financial specialists.
Punanga Nui market turns 25
Friday 24 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Punanga Nui Market was opened with all the pomp and ceremony fit for a king, or at least an heir to the throne, when Prince Edward cut the ribbon in 1992.
Muri drowning victims identified
Friday 24 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
One of the two men who drowned at Muri lagoon Wednesday morning has now been identified as US Republican State Representative for South Dakota, Craig Tieszen, 68.
Aitutaki airport marks 75th year
Thursday 23 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Aitutaki airport was built in turbulent times during World War Two, and in its heyday was even visited by internationally-known movie stars.
Two drown in attempt to cross reef
Thursday 23 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A small group of visiting family and friends are today coming to terms with a tragedy following the death of two members of their wedding party yesterday morning at Muri Lagoon.
Few MPs at legislation workshop
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
MPs are this week attending a workshop facilitated by representatives of the United Nations Development Program to learn how to better scrutinise and review bills that are to be debated in the second and final sitting of parliament for the year, starting on Monday.
ADB opens local office at Nikao
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Asian Development Bank now have their own premises in Nikao following a grand opening on Friday afternoon attended by around 30 guests, including deputy prime minister Teariki Heather.
Bishop to pay over $250,000
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Former MP and One Cook Islands Party leader Teina Bishop, convicted of corruption in July 2016, has settled out of court, agreeing to pay the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development a total of $254,000.
Huge cost for vaka repair
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Getting the damaged vaka Marumaru Atua back into the water could cost up to $250,000.
Teina Rongo's theory of migration
Monday 20 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Having had a nasty bout of ciguatera poisoning for the seventh time, you’d think Dr Teina Rongo would have learned his lesson once and for all about eating reef fish.
Aussie's generous gift of bras for Pa Enua
Monday 20 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Living in a town nearly two-hour’s drive from Sydney with a population of only 2,500 people, Elizabeth Cranny says she sees some similarities to calling Rarotonga home.
Local link to Paradise Papers
Monday 20 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Asiaciti, a trust specialist headquartered in Singapore with a Cook Islands branch in Avarua, has been implicated in the Paradise Papers saga.
Motorcycle crash victim laid to rest
Monday 20 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A motorcyclist who died following a crash in the early hours of Wednesday morning was laid to rest yesterday at the Ngati Ora Burial Ground, after a service at the Arorangi Seventh Day Adventist Church.
All go for Queen's Baton
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Queen’s Baton Relay organisers won’t forget their trip to the Cook Islands in a hurry.
Plastic fires prompt another warning
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A spate of publicity about island residents burning plastic has prompted Community Health Services to issue a reminder that they will take action against offenders - despite the fact they have never taken legal action against anyone for the offence.