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Articles by Richard Moore
Time to embrace NZ: Browne
Friday 28 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands have moved too far away from New Zealand and “we need to find our way back”, says Democrat leader Tina Browne.
PM focused on lagoon issue
Thursday 27 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Property owners in Muri who have not upgraded or cleaned out their septic tanks be warned – the prime minister’s eyes are on you.
Hospitality stars' skills rewarded
Wednesday 26 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
There was a huge celebration of food, drink and hospitality skills recently on Rarotonga.
Haunting tune special tribute
Wednesday 26 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Emergency authorities make an impression
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A senior search and rescue officer from New Zealand’s Rescue Coordination Centre was impressed at the level of cooperation among emergency authorities on Rarotonga.
Teamwork key to success of rescue efforts
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The immensity of the Cook Islands’ territorial waters - within the even more massive Pacific Ocean, means Search and Rescue operations can be fraught with difficulty.
Youngsters learn to be ready for anything
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
More than 90 young lads of the Cook Islands Boys’ Brigade have been on a national camp this week and, for some, it would have come as a horrible shock.
Govt guilty of contempt and must go says Browne
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
The government is going to be “turfed out at the next election because people are simply fed up with all the talk, the travel, and the poor performance at every department level”.
Grave restorers in need of some help
Friday 21 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
With Anzac Day just next week, volunteers are being sought to help the stalwarts of the Nikao Cemetery Restoration Project finish cleaning up the area surrounding the graves of World War One soldiers.
Rescued teens count blessings
Friday 21 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Two teenage visitors from New Zealand are counting their blessings after one of them was sucked out of the lagoon in rough seas on Easter Sunday.
US ship helps to map our deep ocean
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Over the next two months an American vessel is to collect data and map the deep ocean to help the Cook Islands explore areas within the Marae Moana Marine Park.
Dance festivals spring to life in US
Wednesday 19 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
When springtime rolls around, many in the United States look forward to seeing the snow melt, flowers popping up and trees blooming.
PM unhappy over fee delay
Tuesday 18 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna is not pleased about the length of time it is taking to change motorscooter licensing fees back to $20.
High level look at shooting report
Saturday 15 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Cabinet has appointed a “high-level working group’’ to ensure a coordinated, transparent and publicly accountable response to findings of the McDermott-Matapo report on the triple shootings on Rarotonga last October.
It's all go at the airport as hangar roof replaced
Thursday 13 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
It has been all go on top of the Air Rarotonga hangar at the airport this week as corroded support purlins are replaced and new roofing sheets are put in place.
PM thankful for calm
Thursday 13 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
As a cyclone ravages the North Island of New Zealand, prime minister Henry Puna is thankful we have avoided a destructive storm this season.
Whipping up fine food, the no-fuss way
Wednesday 12 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
If anyone attending the Salon Culinaire or La Chaine des Rotisseurs competitions yesterday thought they were in for a Hell’s Kitchen style cook-off with loads of yelling and screaming, then they would have been in for a shock.
Young chef of year revealed tonight
Wednesday 12 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The winner of the Young Chef of the Year competition won’t be known until tonight and that’s the way Phillip Nordt planned it.
If you like fine dining, you'll love this...
Tuesday 11 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
If you are a food lover or just enjoy watching cooking competition shows, then get yourself down to the Cook Island Tertiary Training Institute today for a lesson or three in fine dining.
Determined to raise service standards
Monday 10 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Raising the standards of service in restaurants around the Cook Islands is top of Caroline Medway-Smith’s menu.
