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Articles by Richard Moore
Sisters on a mission to find their grandad
Saturday 1 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
SISTERS HAZEL and Chrystal Steventon are looking for their biological grandad.
Children learn about shipping
Saturday 1 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE AIM for initiating the open port day on Thursday was to increase awareness of our maritime sector, according to the Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tepaeru Herrmann.
Five dogs die after paraquat poisoning
Saturday 1 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
FIVE DOGS poisoned by paraquat have had to be euthanased over the past fortnight by the vets at the Esther Honey Foundation.
Everything depends on shipping
Friday 30 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Shipping is the lifeblood of the Cook Islands economy from Penrhyn in the north and Mangaia in the south.
Port opens gates to public today
Thursday 29 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
More than 280 primary school children will have exclusive access to all areas in and around the port and on vessels docked at harbour.
Dreaded stonefish can hurt dogs, too
Thursday 29 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
IT ISN’T just swimmers who need to watch out for stonefish, as poor Kashi the Labrador-Raro cross discovered on Tuesday.
Helmet law comes at right time
Wednesday 28 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
BETWEEN 2007 and 2015 there were 36 deaths on Cook Islands roads.
SPCA plan to microchip all dogs on Rarotonga
Monday 26 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE SPCA has bold plans to microchip all dogs on Rarotonga.
SPCA, police unite to tackle dog issue
Friday 23 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Police and the SPCA are teaming up to tackle the issue of dog control on Rarotonga, with the animal welfare group volunteering to take on the responsibility of getting roaming dogs back to their owners.
Court sees light side of Justice
Friday 23 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Solemnity, praise and more than a little humour was the order of the day as Chief Justice Thomas Weston handed over his position at the head of the Cook Islands judiciary yesterday.
Safety warning for grass cutters
Thursday 22 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Acting Police Commissioner John Strickland is sending out a request to people cutting grass on the side of the island’s roads to have some consideration for passing motorists.
Stonefish pain 'off the scale'
Thursday 22 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE PAIN experienced by someone who has been stung by a stonefish is almost off the scale, according to Dr Voi Solomone.
Govt to open up telecoms market
Wednesday 21 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
CHEAPER internet and phone services are likely within the next 18 months as the government opens up the Cook Islands to more telecommunications companies.
Agony leads to stonefish warning
Wednesday 21 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THREE people were stung by stonefish over the weekend – two women and a child.
All you need to know about seabed mining
Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
ON THURSDAY the Natural Heritage Trust will launch its booklet on a precautionary approach to mining our seabed minerals.
Tourism boosts nation's fortunes
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The NATIONAL operating balance has risen to a whopping $22.4 million, largely on the back of historic growth in tourist numbers.
Visitors voice fears over road safety
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A NEW ZEALAND pair who annually take a holiday on Rarotonga haves become increasingly concerned at the behaviour of local drivers.
Extra $8m to asphalt roads
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown says his government plans to put an extra $8 million into roading over the next four years.
Top policeman welcomes new safety laws
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Police Commissioner Maara Tetava has welcomed new road safety laws which come into force on October 5.
Driving antics anger locals
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A RECENT scooter accident involving tourists is another example of why many Rarotonga residents feel there is a need to tighten up on road-safety issues for visitors.
