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Articles by Richard Moore
Prison services blamed
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The “failings and inadequacies” of the Prison Services have been blamed for the triple shootings that shocked Rarotonga last October.
Meet the coconut crab named Blue
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Whale and Wildlife Centre in Atupa has a new guest – a very large coconut crab.
Bluesky users see red over credit glitch
Tuesday 14 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A data promotion programming issue led to problems for about 20 Bluesky customers last Friday and over the weekend.
Pitt's settlement meeting closed to public
Tuesday 14 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Publisher George Pitt, who is facing contempt of court charges, has appeared before Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams in a Judicial Settlement Conference.
Cabinet set to discuss marine park buffer sizes
Monday 13 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
Cabinet is expected to discuss two outstanding matters on the draft legislation for the Marae Moana Marine Park when it meets tomorrow.
Sponsor sought to help fight fatal disease
Monday 13 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Esther Honey is seeking a generous sponsor to help them conduct blood tests on dogs.
Arorangi gunman arrested with rifle
Monday 13 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Police units launched a manhunt yesterday after receiving complaints about a man armed with a .303 military rifle in Arorangi.
Teaching kindness to animals
Monday 13 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
It seems SPCA volunteer Steph Saunders has not heard the advice of American actor WC Fields who always warned against working with animals or children.
Mounting solution coming up
Monday 13 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Despite the size and weight of the massive wooden carvings that will form the entranceway to the RSA cemetery, engineer Steve Gaskin says he has “no real concerns at all,” over the project.
Less domestic violence thanks to police visits
Friday 10 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Domestic violence on Rarotonga is decreasing and that is due, police believe, to their identifying repeat victims and offenders and visiting them on a weekly basis.
Tube tethers a big success
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Esther Honey’s project to supply inner tubes for farmers to safely tether their livestock is proving a great success, according to manager Jo Taylor-Kupu.
Demo Party ponders next steps
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party is still considering its next steps over the decision of the High Court in relation to Albert Nicholas’ parliamentary seat.
New jet boosts ability to save people in a medical emergency
Wednesday 8 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
People suffering a medical emergency in the outer Cook Islands are soon to have an added level of security when Air Rarotonga’s new jet takes off.
Cemetery clean-up falls to the few
Tuesday 7 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
As the day for the dedication of the new archway for the RSA Cemetery at Nikao gets closer, a small band of determined volunteers is continuing to sacrifice their spare time to make a difference.
Island dogs fall victim to 'horrible' disease
Tuesday 7 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
There are fears that possibly half of the dogs on Rarotonga have been infected by heartworm.
It's war against plastics!
Monday 6 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The United Nations has declared war on plastics in the world’s oceans in a bid to stop the poisoning of the world’s food chain with plastic particles.
Healthy messages from Just Playing
Monday 6 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Health
Just Play was launched in the Cook Islands in 2011 and has now spread to two of the outer islands within the southern Cook Islands – Aitutaki and Atiu.
Tetava's words draw plenty of praise
Monday 6 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Police Commissioner Maara Tetava’s comments during his apology (see story above), brought praise from many people on social media.
Top cop apologises for stereo issue
Monday 6 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A “very disappointed” Police Commissioner Maara Tetava has apologised to the owner of a confiscated stereo that police officers used while it was at the National Headquarters.
Heads should roll over ship issue – Brown
Monday 6 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Heads should roll over the government’s lack of action over the grounding of the Moana Nui on Nassau reef, says Opposition parliamentary leader Rose Brown.
