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Articles by Chris Taylor
Police community service celebrated
Friday 22 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A special Cook Islands Police Service award ceremony usually reserved for the parade ground, was instead held on Tuesday evening at the Edgewater Resort.
Bike pursuit reaches 140km
Friday 22 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A high speed pursuit of a young male on a motorcycle reached clocked speeds of up to 140km through the centre of Avarua on Wednesday evening.
Tivaivai innovator calls it a day
Thursday 21 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Even after 40 years of sewing, Maria Keri Edgar (nee Herman), 79, has been coming up with innovative new ideas for her tivaivai.
It's the holiday of a lifetime…
Thursday 21 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Kulikovsky family from Sao Paulo in Brazil, are on the family holiday of a lifetime, sailing the Pacific in their super yacht Orion.
Police kill 160 dogs in 11 months
Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
An attack on a toddler in Ngatangiia this month has firmed up the Police Service’s stance on dealing with uncontrolled dogs.
Warning on worker contracts
Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Ministry of Internal affairs has warned employers that it is illegal to offer Filipino workers substitute contracts once they arrive in Cook Islands.
Noise issues give police a headache
Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Police are being called out every weekend to turn down the music at parties whose hosts are paying no consideration to their neighbours trying to get some sleep.
Apologies for fire
Tuesday 19 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Billowing black toxic-looking fire seen burning off the end of the Ports International terminal at Avaitu wharf last Wednesday morning was not deliberately lit.
Cook Islanders on front line of world coral reef challenge
Monday 18 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Two Cook Islanders have recently been involved in a project that is using cutting edge technology to examine coral reefs around the world.
Public service shares news
Monday 18 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A public service newsletter is set to shine the spotlight on government employees doing great work across the entire Cook Islands.
Dog bite bad end to family's island holiday
Monday 18 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A holiday to Rarotonga recently ended badly for a Christchurch family when their three-year son was bitten by a wandering dog.
Hold onto your raffle tickets
Friday 15 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
If you’re still holding onto a ticket from the Tapere Avatiu Central Committee (TACC), 2017 Monster Raffle No.1, don’t throw it away, you’re still in with a chance to win.
Donation boosts repair effort – but much more needed
Friday 15 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A $5000 donation has boosted efforts by the Cook Islands Voyaging Society to replace the burned-out starboard hull on the vaka Marumaru Atua.
Upgrade ahead for Muri road
Thursday 14 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands has confirmed preliminary works have been proposed for a project to improve the main road at Muri.
Hit and run at Ruatonga
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Police want to hear from any witnesses following a hit and run incident in Ruatonga near town on Sunday morning, around 6.30am.
NZ boosts support for Pacific aviation security
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Following the delivery of a new x-ray machine to Rarotonga airport last week, the New Zealand government has announced a further boost for the aviation security for the Pacific.
Cook Islands live, on Aussie TV
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
For the past four days Channel Nine Australia’s breakfast show Today has been broadcasting live weather crosses from sunny Rarotonga back to over one million Australians.
Dog checks move to Takitumu, few owners paying registration
Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Dogs in the Takitumu district are now under the spotlight from the Cook Islands Police Service.
Weather presenter in her element
Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A million viewers across Australia have been tuning into live weather broadcasts in Rarotonga this week shot by Channel Nine’s breakfast show, “Today”.
Tiare Taporo's days numbered
Monday 11 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Time is running out for the abandoned Pacific Schooners Ltd vessel, which has sat inoperable at the wharf since August last year.
