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Articles by Chris Taylor
Water shortage gets critical
Friday 6 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Rapidly dwindling water supplies on Rarotonga have prompted Level Three drought warning.
Tiare Taporo faces date with fate
Thursday 5 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Deadline day is fast approaching for the Tiare Taporo.
Water station year old
Thursday 5 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
For the past year, the Tapere Avatiu community centre’s drinking water station has been quenching the thirst of many local residents, as well as many dozens of tourists who fill their drinking bottles on their way to conquering the Needle.
Commissioner flies our flag at high-powered conference
Tuesday 3 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Commissioner Maara Tetava is representing the Cook Islands Police Service at the Royal
He's working to make our roads safer
Tuesday 3 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A genuine community champion, would be an accurate description of Henry Napa.
Hours in the gym richly rewarded
Tuesday 3 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The hours spent in the gym for Miss Cook Islands, Alanna Smith, go hand-in-hand with her fundraising efforts.
Maritime Day makes a big splash
Monday 2 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Around 500 excited students from around the island descended on Avatiu wharf yesterday morning for a fun-filled World Maritime Day celebration.
Visitor shares solution for waste problem
Friday 29 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
An increase in the number of visitors to Rarotonga and Aitutaki is resulting in them leaving behind a much bigger “foot-print” than ever before - in the form of raw sewage.
'Unbeatable' gift for fishing group
Friday 29 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A seven metre, 150 horsepower-engined boat named “Yewola”, meaning “unbeatable”, will soon be hauling in fish around the coast off Rarotonga, thanks to a generous donation via the Japanese Grassroots Human Security Project.
Protest against levies gets the wanted results
Thursday 28 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Fruit and vegetable levies that were set to push up the price of some produce this month until November 30 have been dropped.
'Relax, but keep an eye out,' police warn
Thursday 28 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Following two thefts in the last couple of days, police are reminding visitors to the island to be on guard.
Partnering ministries there to help
Wednesday 27 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Meet two friendly faces of the Public Service, for business and tax.
Just talk to us: Amnesty office
Wednesday 27 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
“Come forward and talk to us.”
Rain minor boost for water supply
Wednesday 27 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Weather
Water pressures around the island only received a minor boost following a heavy overnight rain early last week.
Barge finally hits the water
Tuesday 26 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
After several weeks delay, the Ports Authority Aitutaki barge was finally loaded safely onto container ship Imua II on Saturday.
TAU looks into power outage
Tuesday 26 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Te Aponga Uira is investigating why a generator failed to maintain power on Sunday morning, creating an island wide blackout across Rarotonga from around 11am, until late in the afternoon in some areas.
State funeral for Dame Margaret
Tuesday 26 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Following a final farewell for Dame Margaret Makea Karika at Karika Palace on Thursday morning at 9.00am, there will be a funeral procession for the late traditional leader along the Ara Tapu main road, and down Victoria Road to the National Auditorium for her State funeral.
House takes a tumble on way to new location
Tuesday 26 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A small house being transported through Avarua yesterday morning slid off its trailer and crashed onto the middle of the road, on the south side of the Punanga Nui market.
Mama holds onto her language
Monday 25 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
As part of a study into English as a second language used in the Cook Islands, Jane Kora, 70, painfully recalls how she was punished for speaking Cook Islands Maori at school on her home island of Manihiki in the early 1950’s.
A model lesson in marine biology
Monday 25 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
I’ve just had a lesson on coral bleaching from in-demand international model, Laura Wells.
