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Articles by Chris Taylor
A beautiful 'patchwork' marriage
Monday 11 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Behind every good woman is a good man.
Military aircraft call here
Monday 11 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Did you spot it? A Royal New Zealand Hercules (pictured right) touched down in Rarotonga on Thursday as part of a training flight around the region.
Boost for airport security
Saturday 9 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Economy
The world’s aviation security is only as strong as its weakest link, and the Cook Islands Airport Authority is determined not to be a weak link.
It's bon voyage to French patrol boat
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
French Navy patrol boat the Arago, and its crew, conducted a courtesy call to Rarotonga this week, demonstrating the strengthening ties and cooperation between the French Navy in French Polynesia and the Cook Islands.
Donors give more than just a little...
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A givealittle page set up to raise money for the restoration of vaka Te Marumaru Atua has already raised over $2,600 thanks to 27 generous donors.
Police close in on 'graffiti bandit'
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Police say they are finally closing in on graffiti bandit Festo who has been branding fences and businesses around the island.
Flood of support for vaka 'Mama'
Tuesday 5 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Messages of support have flooded the vaka Te Marumaru Atua’s Facebook page following a damaging fire on board the vessel at Avatiu wharf early on Sunday morning.
English: Useful to us, or a threat?
Monday 4 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Is English a useful addition to the community or a threat to Cook Islands Maori? And, can a local form of English become part of the cultural heritage?
Rarotonga on target for renewable energy
Monday 4 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The findings of a study commissioned by Te Aponga Uira (TAU) projects that Rarotonga can reach 100 per cent dependence on renewable energy for extensive periods by 2019.
Chasing the wind across the world
Monday 4 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Aristos (Arry) Georgiou, is living his dream of chasing the wind across the globe, traveling from one tropical island paradise to another.
Still loving the job after 25 years
Monday 4 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Change was in the air for Air New Zealand in 1992 when the first Boeing 747-400 touched down, bringing with it a vibrant new corporate style wardrobe for staff.
Police blitz nets multiple fines
Friday 1 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Police stopped 150 vehicles on Wednesday morning in a one-hour traffic check at Taputapuatea, the gateway to Avarua town.
Police on the trail of 'graffiti bandit'
Friday 1 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A mystery graffiti bandit has been branding their tag “Festo” over any large surface they can find, from Matavera to Turangi.
Don't go on Facebook, call the cops
Friday 1 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
If you’re concerned about firearms use on the island, don’t just take to social media to talk about it.
Missile threat fails to delay police chief meeting
Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The US Territory of Guam was under the potential threat of missile attack from the North Korea a couple of weeks ago.
Ten arrested in cannabis bust
Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Crime
Details have been released of a substantial drug bust two weeks ago in Arorangi during which CIB police officers seized 80 cannabis plants.
Operation Ika Moana in full swing
Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Operation Ika Moana has been in full swing for the past 19 days, putting pressure on international fishing vessels to confirm they’re licensed to fish in the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone.
Aqua-fest fun for all the family
Monday 28 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A blustery and cold afternoon couldn’t keep families and novice athletes away from the Manureva Aquafest at Muri Lagoon on Saturday afternoon.
Road safety sign there at last
Monday 28 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
After six months of lobbying by concerned locals, give way signs have finally been erected at the Avatiu roundabout.
Water supply warning issued
Monday 28 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The water supply in Rarotonga is running low following a long period without heavy rain.
