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Articles by Richard Moore
Hopelessly devoted to entertaining passengers
Monday 27 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Bus rides in new places can be interesting, exciting or even a little bit daunting.
Medal presentation may be military first
Monday 27 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
In what is believed to be a military first, a New Zealand naval officer has received a decoration from a Governor-General.
Everyone's happy, and that's a first
Monday 27 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown says the government’s decision to create 50 nautical mile protection zones around all islands in the country is a first for something having universal support.
Joyous send-off for a beloved character
Friday 24 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Hundreds of people turned out to farewell local character Pakuru “Apu’’ Simpson, better known to tens of thousands of locals and tourists alike as “Mr Hopeless”.
'It's a fascinating job,' says Dame Patsy
Friday 24 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Dame Patsy Reddy has found the first six months of her role as Governor-General fascinating.
Giant sculpture moved to place of honour
Friday 24 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
It isn’t every day a three tonne rock moves a couple of kilometres down the road, but early yesterday morning the Arras Conch statue made its way from the back road to its place of honour at the RSA Cemetery in Panama.
Bikes begin duty on VIP occasion
Thursday 23 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Two brand new Yamaha XJ6SAPs had an auspicious start to their police careers - as escort motorbikes for the vice-regal visit of New Zealand’s Governor-General to Rarotonga.
Exclusion zone set at 50nm
Thursday 23 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is to have a 50 nautical mile exclusion zone around its islands.
Ambulance service response exceptional
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s ambulance service has been praised for its “exceptional” emergency response in the aftermath of the double murder on Rarotonga.
Police 'urgently need' more equipment
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The official inquiry into last October’s triple shootings on Rarotonga says the police urgently need a significant injection of equipment and training to assist in avoiding a similar event.
Governor-General arrives today
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
New Zealand’s Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy and her husband Sir David Gascoigne will arrive on Rarotonga today for an official visit.
Killer sent 394 texts to victim from jail
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Double murderer Chris Rimamotu sent 394 texts to Mary Dean in the two weeks leading up to his escaping prison and killing both her and her new partner Roger Tauarea.
Farewell to a real treasure
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Rarotonga has lost a treasure with the death of “Mr Hopeless”.
Call for ministry to hire a psychologist
Monday 20 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
One of the key recommendations of the Shootings Inquiry is for a full-time clinical psychologist to be employed by the Health ministry.
Double murderer shot himself
Monday 20 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Double murderer Chris Rimamotu turned his rifle on himself in the siege house in Vaimaanga and took his own life.
No worries over residency
Monday 20 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Cook Islanders who have been living in Australia for more than 17 years do not have to worry that their eligibility for citizenship there is being phased out.
Inquiry backs police chief's role in hunt for gunman
Monday 20 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The inquiry team of former senior policemen Denis McDermott and Tevai Matapo have backed the actions of Police Commissioner Maara Tetava in being on the frontline of the manhunt for escaped killer Chris Rimamotu.
Prison needs urgent action
Monday 20 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Arorangi prison is operating under procedures, practices and processes the jail authorities try to align with what former police commissioner Tevai Matapo says is, “archaic legislation”.
Boys Brigade celebrates badge awards
Friday 17 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
It was a time of celebration for the Rarotonga Boys’ Brigade companies as members from the 6 Boys’ Brigades on Rarotonga began a three-year journey to achieve the meritorious Queen’s Badge.
Roundabout danger prompts action
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A traffic accident at the roundabout near the Avatiu wharf has sparked almost instant action from authorities who want to make the busy intersection safer.
