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Articles by Richard Moore
Massive losses for rental firms
Monday 10 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s rental vehicle operators are losing thousands of dollars a day because motorscooter licence and testing fees have not reverted back to the old price of $20.
Opposition Unsurprised say sources
Saturday 8 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
Sources in the Opposition say the PM’s announcement for a by-election for RAPPA comes as no surprise.
Albert Nicholas to resign
Saturday 8 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
Nicholas, whose roles in the government include Internal Affairs minister and Sports minister, has decided to quit to end the controversy of his defection from the Democrats to the Cook Islands Party.
A matter of precision...
Friday 7 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The world of the sommelier, a wine waiter, is one of knowledge and precision.
Reprieve for helmet offenders
Friday 7 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
It was an extraordinary day in the High Court yesterday and a lucky one for 36 people who had not paid their fines for minor traffic offences - including not wearing helmets.
Needle rescue test for trainee police recruits
Thursday 6 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The police Search and Rescue team, backed by trainee recruits, has rescued a woman after she fell near The Needle on Tuesday afternoon.
Putting colour into our cheek
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Our readers have great senses of humour and while our April 1 prank may have caught a few of you out, at least you laughed about it afterwards.
Young stars ready to cook up a storm
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Four talented young chefs are to battle it out for the chance to be the first Cook Islander to go dish-to-dish against the best up-and-coming cooking talents in the world.
Reaction to comments earns $250 fine
Tuesday 4 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
A man who objected to another’s comments about his partner has been fined $250 for common assault, with an extra $50 in court costs.
The problem with Health...
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Health
With health spending in the news recently, a CI News reader has contributed this feature which highlights deficiencies in the national health budget. The writer, who is well qualified to comment on this issue, has asked not to be named. He says Health spending is currently $10 million below recommended minimum
Steps to the court go green overnight
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
There is no obvious scientific reason for the Courthouse steps turning green, says Professor Cam Ellion, but he suspects it is due to a chemical reaction between the tiles glue and a sealant.
Perception of police is 'not good'
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Despite the Cook Islands having professional and sincere police officers who care for their community, public perception of the police force is not good.
Fighting accused comes close to prison sentence
Friday 31 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A man who has been before the courts three times before for fighting in public has been told in the High Court that he was a “smidgeon” off going to prison.
Early morning brawl results in two arrests
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
Police are investigating an early morning brawl outside a bar area in Avarua last Saturday.
How did they miss the guns?
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Just how did a Customs search fail to find guns and 3000 rounds of ammunition during a search of double murderer Chris Rimamotu’s container when it arrived from New Zealand in 2010?
Dedication ceremony for the RSA memorial archway
Wednesday 29 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The official opening of the RSA memorial archway saw a who’s who of dignitaries at the occasion.
QR pays homage to links with NZ
Wednesday 29 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”
Shootings review terms of reference
Monday 27 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
• Identify the primary causes, decisions and actions that led to this incident occurring.
Inquiry acknowledges its freedom
Monday 27 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Opening comments of retired Australian Federal Police Assistant Commissioner Denis McDermott, (AM APM, SIM) on behalf of the review team that included retired Cook Islands Police Commissioner Tevai Matapo (OBE, MBA).
Inquiry details Raro's blackest day
Monday 27 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The following events on the afternoon of October 18 have been detailed by the shootings inquiry review team of Denis McDermott and Tevai Matapo.