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Articles by Richard Moore
Island transport steps up a notch
Monday 9 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
PEOPLE and organisations wanting to move goods to and around the outer islands have the best choice of cargo services in more than 30 years, says Malcolm Sword of Cook Islands General Transport.
Dumping puts pressure on animal clinic
Monday 9 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
WHAT DO some people do if they want to get rid of unwanted animals and Esther Honey Foundation is not open?
Hectic New Year for island police
Monday 9 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
POLICE on Rarotonga had a hectic New Year period attending more than 36 incidents, with burglars responsible for five of the callouts.
Celebrating to the max
Monday 9 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
WHILE some people barely survive one New Year’s Eve a year, a British radio presenter has gone to extreme lengths to celebrate two in different time zones – one being here in Rarotonga.
In-form Kiwi striker set for FA Cup
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Football
THE THIRD round of the English Football Association Cup gets underway this week with lots of tantalising draws as the big guns of the premier League and Championship join the fight for one of sport’s greatest trophies.
South African vet here in search of adventure
Friday 30 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE LATEST of the international vets to volunteer to work with the Esther Honey Foundation is South African Siné (Sheena) McIntosh.
Helmet laws apply to all
Thursday 29 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS’ helmet laws are for everybody riding a motorbike, not just tourists.
Be cyclone-ready now
Wednesday 28 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Weather
Cyclone season is here and people should already be fully prepared for a major storm, says director of Emergency Management Cook Islands, Charles Carlson.
A little chat with the big red guy
Wednesday 28 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Weekend
SANTA CLAUS came in late to the interview with a face like thunder and plonked his ample frame down in a way that felt like a mini earthquake.
Penalties wiped on tax debts
Wednesday 28 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDERS who owe money to the taxman will receive a welcome Christmas present.
Animal welfare team is flat-out
Friday 23 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE CHRISTMAS holidays may be approaching fast, but there has been no let-up for the crew at the Esther Honey Foundation.
Display of treasures shouldn't be missed
Wednesday 21 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Scores of stunning wooden treasures are now on display at the National Museum in the Cook Islands in Wood Exhibition, with some of them on show for the first time.
Top defence officials look at issues here
Tuesday 20 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
HIGH-RANKING defence officials from Australia, the United States, New Zealand and China have been in the Cook Islands to talk about maritime security in the region and their individual programmes for the country.
Guess who's come to town!
Friday 16 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
HE MADE a list, he checked it twice and - by the looks of it - everyone in Avarua was nice not naughty as Santa Claus hit town to a rapturous reception yesterday afternoon.
Police pay tribute to Goldy Goldie
Thursday 15 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS police paid tribute to one of their own yesterday with a memorial parade for former superintendent Goldy Goldie.
Crusher starts to deal with old cars
Wednesday 14 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
CLEANING up old car wrecks around Rarotonga has begun in earnest with the arrival of a car crushing unit on the island.
Men warned to show some respect
Tuesday 13 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Police say they are concerned about an increasing level of trouble being caused when people have been drinking alcohol and they will not tolerate loutish behaviour over the festive season.
Dad's diary brings war years to life
Monday 12 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
SERVING in the Pacific during World War Two was one of the toughest assignments a United States serviceman could face.
Police warn taro thieves
Monday 12 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
POLICE ARE calling on Rarotongans to do the right thing and report suspicious behaviour around neighbour’s food crops in the lead up to Christmas.
Awe-inspiring posts take shape
Monday 12 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THERE’S A mighty task ahead for local carvers as they fashion what will be truly awe-inspiring posts for the new entranceway to the RSA cemetery in Panama.
