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Articles by Richard Moore
Justice breaks law to run courts
Monday 12 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A lack of funding by the government means the Ministry of Justice is struggling to provide quality services to Cook Islanders.
Historic movies at the museum
Friday 9 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Each Wednesday this month the National Museum will host one of a series of documentary movies examining the impact of social, economic and political change to Cook Islands’ way of life from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Puna's plea for rights of our ocean
Friday 9 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The world has taken a step backwards with the US turning its back on the Paris climate change agreement, says prime minister Henry Puna.
New Zealand PM to visit
Friday 9 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
New Zealand prime minister Bill English will visit Rarotonga next week on his first official visit to the country.
Man charged after police HQ fire
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A young man will reappear in the Cook Islands High Court at the end of the month facing a charge of wilfully setting fire to Police Headquarters in Avarua.
Movies at the Museum start today
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Each Wednesday this month the National Museum will be hosting one of a series of documentary movies examining the impact of social, economic and political change to Cook Islands way of life from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Arrest over hidden knife
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
A man was arrested outside a town nightclub over the long weekend after being caught with a hidden knife.
Joint effort to maintain old cemetery
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Future maintenance work on the Nikao Cemetery looks assured with the police and New Zealand High Commission combining resources for the project.
SPCA to survey 600 homes
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The SPCA on Rarotonga is about to begin a survey of 600 households on the island to discover what Cook Islanders think about their dogs.
Is it possible … a classroom of QUIET teenagers?
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A modern-day miracle occurred at Tereora College yesterday morning when more than two dozen teens were struck temporarily silent in class.
Virgin jet stranded by illness
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A Virgin Australia jet was left stranded at Rarotonga International Airport after a cabin crew member fell ill on Sunday night.
Young opera singers vow to wow us
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
They are young, good-looking and they are setting their sights on being big names in the glorious world of opera.
Pet's death raises safety fears
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The shooting of a beloved pet dog by someone in upper Ariki Rd, Atupa, has the neighbourhood worried about the safety of their children and pets.
Te Mana Charting hazards
Monday 29 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
While it is no longer within sight of people watching from the shore, the Royal New Zealand Navy’s frigate Te Mana is still operating in our waters.
Entry act in need of updating: Secretary
Monday 29 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Tepaeru Herrmann, acknowledges the current immigration legislative framework that governs immigration operations requires updating.
Stuck for night outside airport
Monday 29 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A group of travellers were left with a sour taste after they were abandoned with no accommodation when their Virgin Australia flight was forced to return unexpectedly to Rarotonga.
Immigration head quizzed over fees
Monday 29 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Senior Foreign Affairs and Immigration officials were on Thursday called before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee and asked to explain immigration fees charged on foreign workers brought into the Cook Islands.
Downside to armed police
Monday 29 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The government is still considering whether or not to allow the police to create an armed response squad to deal with out-of-the-ordinary incidents of violence.
Raro to have IT centre for excellence
Thursday 25 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Technology
The government of India is looking to establish an India-Cook Islands Centre of Excellence in Information Technology on Rarotonga.
Early election 'unlikely' – Brown
Thursday 25 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
The result of the RAPPA by-election makes it very unlikely there will be an early general election in the Cook Islands.