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Articles by Richard Moore
PAC recommends legal action to recover stolen money
Wednesday 12 July 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) wants the police to take a civil legal case to recover more than $24,000 from a former police officer jailed for stealing money out of a safe at police headquarters.
Police bid to beef up security
Monday 10 July 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Police tightened security practices at National Headquarters following the theft of more than $24,000 from the exhibit room in 2011, parliament’s Public Accounts Committee has been told.
1 in 5 young adults have more than one partner
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Research indicates that a fifth of young Cook Islanders (aged 15-24) have more than one relationship at a time.
Pay new police $20k: PAC
Wednesday 5 July 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
New police constables should be paid a minimum of $20,000 a year, according to the Public Accounts Committee.
Villages impress Vaka Pride judges
Wednesday 5 July 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
There were three different winners in the Vaka Pride competition for the March-June period.
Fire destroys Atupa house
Tuesday 4 July 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A HOME was destroyed during a massive blaze on Saturday just off the back road in Atupa.
Where's our tax going? Maggie asks
Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
George Maggie wants to know where all the money from his tax-paying constituents is going.
Paddlers colour the night
Tuesday 27 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
As regular visitors to Muri Lagoon on Rarotonga, my cameras and I have often focussed on paddle-boarding folk.
Kukupa on medivac mission
Tuesday 27 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Te Kukupa is engaged in the medical evacuation (medevac) of a pregnant woman from Nassau in the Northern Group.
Turn-up, don't Facebook: Henderson
Monday 26 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Financial Secretary Garth Henderson has asked people interested in having an input into future Budget considerations to not be “keyboard warriors” on Facebook, but face-to-face participants when the government asks for their opinions.
Police reject licence number claims
Wednesday 21 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Police are refuting claims that the introduction of new laws regarding motorbike helmets - and higher fees for first-time riders - have affected the number of licences being issued.
Youth 'mature' on relationships
Tuesday 20 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Dr Debi Futter-Puati has written an education resource based on her work for her doctorate. A fifth of CI children were spoken to about their needs in terms of intimate relationships.
Familiar faces, but different roles
Tuesday 20 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
The Cook Island parliament opened its new session yesterday with the swearing in of two Members of Parliament.
Family Law bill is Napa's big focus
Monday 19 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Selina Napa says there are a lot of big issues to consider in the next parliament and – despite being a member of the Opposition - she just wants some of the bills passed.
Raro stars fly off to Australia
Monday 19 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Seven bags of starry hope are to jet off from Rarotonga and make their way to Brisbane where they will become part of the One Million Stars to End Violence project.
Rose goes back to CIP
Monday 19 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
In a shock move, former Opposition parliamentary leader Rose Brown has rejoined the ranks of the government.
A friendly farewell for visiting PM
Thursday 15 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The close relationship between Cook Islands and New Zealand appeared even friendlier yesterday as Kiwi prime minister Bill English bid farewell to our little paradise.
NZ leader comes bearing gifts
Wednesday 14 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
New Zealand’s prime minister spent yesterday on Rarotonga and he came armed with a bagful of gifts.
Justice ministry under severe financial strain
Monday 12 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A large increase in the cost of fees landed Justice Secretary Tingika Elikana in front of the Public Accounts Committee.
When things go bump in the night
Monday 12 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
During a stormy night on Sunday the Lady Moana copped a pounding from not only the weather – but a barge that broke free from its moorings.
