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Articles by Chris Taylor
'Newbie' from NZ inspires exhibition
Monday 30 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Little did carver Chauncey Flay know last year when he took a couple of pieces of coral back to New Zealand last year to experiment with, that it would draw him back to Rarotonga again for a once in a life-time opportunity to exhibit his work with leading Cook Islands artist Mike Tavioni.
Rarotonga Gospel Day just heavenly
Monday 30 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
As the nation enjoyed a public holiday on Thursday, many hundreds of devoted CICC members turned out to celebrate Gospel Day at Teimurimotia Park.
Top cop honoured for courage
Monday 30 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Police commissioner Maara Tetava was honoured for his courage and leadership at a special ceremony on Wednesday morning.
New police truck gift from Australia
Friday 27 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Sergeant Chris Cantwell of the Australian Federal Police handed over the keys of a brand new Toyota Land Cruiser truck to deputy prime minister Teariki Heather at a formal Cook Island Police Service ceremony at Avarua headquarters on Wednesday morning.
Wear purple to help fight polio
Wednesday 25 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
This Friday, Rotary Cook Islands is championing a local effort to help end world polio.
It's a waterfall again!
Tuesday 24 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
After recent heavy rain, Wigmore’s waterfall was flowing nicely again over the weekend.
FIU intercepts range of crimes
Tuesday 24 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Financial Supervisory Commission’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) are consistently thwarting transnational and locally based anti-money laundering and fraud crimes, as well as potentially countering the financing of overseas terrorism.
Marine pest could threaten Cook Islands
Monday 23 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
New requirements for international shipping in New Zealand next year could save the Cook Islands marine environment from an invasive marine pest that threatens the country.
Food, glorious 'healthy' food
Monday 23 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
“Hold it… now smell it… now taste it!
Chicken blamed for crash
Monday 23 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A wandering chicken crossing the road at Nikao caused a minor traffic accident in Nikao, near the Oasis petrol station, early on Wednesday evening.
Sixty years of meeting house memories
Friday 20 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
If it’s possible to love a building, it was certainly proven on Wednesday morning, when around 150 people turned out to celebrate the 60th anniversary of “Te Rua O Te Tonga,” the tapere’s meeting house, and the many memories with which it has blessed the local community over the years.
Drug detection dogs lap up training
Thursday 19 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Service drug detection dogs are being put through their paces this week.
Police mark anniversary of shootings
Thursday 19 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Service yesterday morning marked the anniversary of the shooting tragedy that claimed the lives of three people in Vaimaanga in October 2016.
Donation is not so 'mini'
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Wishing each of girls the best of luck in their upcoming beauty pageants, Polynesian Rentals have donated $3,000 to Miss Cook Islands, Alanna Smith, Miss Cook Islands International Salis Tuaputa, and Miss Earth Cook Islands Mona Taio, who is already in the Philippines for her campaign.
Injured girl now 'stable'
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The 10-year-old girl critically injured in a car crash on Saturday morning near the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church, is no longer in intensive care, and is in a stable condition.
Barge yet to be used
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Ports Authority Aitutaki barge that arrived in Arutunga wharf over two weeks ago is yet to be used for transporting cargo.
Introducing the real 'Moana'
Monday 16 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A HEADSTAND on a floating paddle board… “No way!”
Weight loss plan a 'winner'
Tuesday 10 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Health
STRUGGLING for breath while bending over to tie his shoe laces was a life - defining moment for Thomas Wynne.
'Magic' Raro break was just meant to be
Monday 9 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
“Does anyone ever win these things?”
Fall moon shines on 'mid-autumn' festival
Friday 6 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Under a full moon rising for the Chinese Luna calendar celebration, lanterns were beautifully lit up around the University of the South Pacific (USP) campus on Wednesday evening.
