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Articles by Richard Moore
Rare minerals worth billions says Brown
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
BILLIONS of dollars’ worth of rare minerals are sitting on our sea floor, and Finance minister Mark Brown says the potential for the Cook Islands to benefit from them is enormous.
US firm to prospect in our EEZ
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
AN AMERICAN company has been given the rights to explore and prospect for rare earth minerals within the Cooks Islands Exclusive Economic Zone.
Seven safe after night rescue
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE CREW of Cook Islands Police Service patrol boat Te Kukupa has carried out a night-time search mission to find seven fishermen missing in rough seas near uninhabited Manuae late on Thursday night.
New helmet law in force soon
Friday 16 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Young adults and tourists riding motorbikes, bicycles and scooters on Rarotonga are the main targets of new transport laws passed by parliament this week.
Cook Islands leads way in police training
Thursday 15 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
SOME of the best and brightest police officers from around the Pacific were in Rarotonga recently attending a major training programme.
Luxury ship calls in for a day's visit
Thursday 15 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The LATEST cruise ship to visit Rarotonga arrived off Avatiu yesterday carrying more than 500 passengers and crew.
Coral on list of protected reef species
Tuesday 13 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
AROUND 5600 species of animals and 30,000 species of plants are protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, or CITES.
New rules to save Pacific sharks
Tuesday 13 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
SHARKS and rays are to be put forward by Pacific Island nations as marine species to be listed among those that cannot be sold or traded.
Family and friends gather to open Jane Strickland tivaivai exhibition
Tuesday 13 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The OPENING of Treasured Memories, an exhibition of the marvellous tivaivai works of the late Jane Strickland, was a chance for friends, family and admirers to see the pieces for the first time in 20 years.
Dog's death sparks fear for kids
Tuesday 13 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
HAVING witnessed the agony of a dog that she believes was poisoned with paraquat, SPCA caregiver Robyn Kippenberger says she fears for Rarotonga’s children.
Absent MPs draw Puna's scorn
Tuesday 13 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
PRIME Henry Puna and senior minister Mark Brown pulled no punches over the opposition no-show in Parliament yesterday.
Govt 12, No-Shows 0
Tuesday 13 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
IT WAS Rose Brown’s first sitting day as new parliamentary opposition leader and she did not show up. Nor did any of her political colleagues.
Whale of a result in infra-red trial
Friday 9 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
SCIENTISTS have made an astounding breakthrough in their ability to study whales by using infra-red technology in the waters around Rarotonga.
Top policeman underlines importance of training
Friday 9 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
POLICE Commissioner Maara Tetava farewelled the graduates of a leadership training seminar last week by telling them it would be one of the most important courses they will ever be part of.
History uncovered, and not a spade in sight
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A 600-year-old marae has been found on Rarotonga, without one spade full of soil being dug up.
US diplomat talks conservation
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A HIGH-RANKING United States diplomat has been in Rarotonga having meetings with government officials on a variety of issues, including support for ocean conservation and sustainability.
Treasures on display at museum
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Some extraordinary examples of tivaivai– quilting Cook Islands style, are about to be exhibited at the National Museum (Runanga Pakau).
It's all go for Rose, says clerk
Wednesday 7 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
CLERK of Parliament John Tangi has confirmed receiving a letter from Rose Brown, endorsing herself as the new leader of the parliamentary opposition.
Maritime patrol wins praise
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The RECENT joint maritime patrol through the waters of Cook Islands, Tonga and Niue has won the praise of the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
Well-qualified intern works for SMA
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE LOCAL Seabed Minerals Authority has taken on a new intern who is a Bachelor of Applied Science (Geoscience) graduate from the Queensland University of Technology.