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Articles by Richard Moore
Briefest of voyages for huge ocean vaka
Monday 5 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
MOTORISTS travelling through Avarua on a wet and windy Saturday afternoon would have been surprised to see a large ocean-going vaka, Marumaru Atua, on the road with them.
Thrilling response to search for contacts
Saturday 3 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
When Veronica Wynne-Hughes arrived in Avarua this week her aim was to be in touch with anyone connected with the Manihiki Boys, seven men who drifted more than 2000 nautical miles in an open boat.
Yachtswoman's visit revives story of hero
Saturday 3 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
SINCE she was a young girl, Veronica Wynne-Hughes has known the story of Teehu Makimare and his extraordinary tale of survival.
High tech methods reveal mysteries of the ancient past
Saturday 3 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
VISITING experts are trying to unveil the mysteries of buried ancient Maori structures without disturbing so much as a trowel full of earth.
Mama Kafo to the rescue of Tongan sailor
Saturday 3 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A STRICKEN Tongan Navy sailor, who fell seriously ill while on a multi-nation fisheries patrol in the northern Cook Islands, has been recuperating on Rarotonga.
Te Kukapa mission a big success
Friday 2 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Cook Islands naval patrol vessel Te Kukupa is back in port after being away on what its commander rates as its most successful operation.
Rotten job, for a serious cause
Thursday 1 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
AS PART of a major feasibility study into waste disposal on Rarotonga, project manager Mac Mokoroa and his team from Infrastructure Cook Islands have what is probably the worst job on the island: sorting through hundreds of full rubbish bags.
Fire guts office at Te Vara Nui
Thursday 1 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
AN EARLY morning blaze gutted an office at Te Vara Nui Village yesterday and led to delays for motorists driving through Muri.
Get rid of old wrecks and save money
Wednesday 31 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
IF YOU have an old vehicle you have been meaning to dispose of but haven’t done so yet, then Jessie Sword of General Transport suggests you move quickly.
Life's journey to locate childhood hero
Tuesday 30 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
AN URGENT message is being sent out by a visiting sailor, Veronica Wynne-Hughes, who is desperate to meet any relatives of “the Manihiki Boys.”
TIS helps island schools go greener
Monday 29 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The CHILDREN and teachers of Apii Nikao school have just been given a huge responsibility: they have to look after 100 new worms.
Plastic not so fantastic on Rarotonga
Monday 29 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
ALMOST all of us use them, mainly for drinks, but plastic bottles are a major environmental headache for Rarotonga.
Bluesky sorry for late night messages
Monday 29 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
TELECOMMUNICATIONS operator Bluesky has told CI News it would like to apologise to its customers regarding promotional and incorrect text messages sent late on Tuesday night.
Getting together to learn about whales
Friday 26 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A ROOM full of American students was this week treated to a night class on whales by world renowned expert and Rarotonga resident Nan Hauser.
Friendly fire from the bench
Friday 26 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
AFTER an at-times spiky application for bail, Teina Bishop was granted a stay of imprisonment by Justice Colin Doherty.
Silence as sentencing takes place
Friday 26 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THERE was a deathly silence in the Cook Islands High Court yesterday before the sentencing hearing for Teina Bishop, the colourful and charismatic former MP, who was convicted last month on corruption charges.
Late texts anger Bluesky customers
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Bluesky has angered customers by reneging on a bonus top up deal delivered late at night via text.
Car removal has crushing cost
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
More than 1000 wrecked or abandoned vehicles are waiting to be crushed and exported from Rarotonga.
Whale of a time for busy biologist
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
IT HAS been a busy whale season for whale biologist Nan Hauser and it is only going to get busier.
New level of adventure at 'Sheraton'
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
WHILE the future of the abandoned Sheraton Hotel is undecided, some of its decaying buildings are proving the perfect hunting grounds for those wanting a bit of adventure.
