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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu

Pub brawler escapes jail 'by the skin of his teeth'

Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

One attacker kicked a man on the ground; his friend struck victim with a bottle.


Travel ban: All over by Christmas

Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

New Zealand’s prime minister has spelled out details of what would be required to reopen the border with Cook Islands – and says it can be done by Christmas.

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Coastal fishers caught between custom and individual rights

Tuesday 21 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

Talks on protecting the rights of small-scale Pacific fishers have revealed conflicts between customary and statutory laws.

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Alleged attacker found

Tuesday 21 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Police have found a man who was accused of an incident that was reported in the weekend.

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'Athletics is a sport for life'

Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports

The global Covid-19 pandemic has allowed Athletics Cook Islands to focus more on grassroots domestic growth.

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Sevens to kick off Olympics

Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games organising committee and the International Olympic Committee have announced the revised competition schedule for the Tokyo Olympic Games which were postponed by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with the opening ceremony now set for July 23, 2021.


Ruth Tangiiau Mavé: Traditional Maori names tell stories

Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials

OPINION: Taking the man’s name, is very colonial and sexist, and changes our culture.

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Teenager, 18, fined $400 for swearing and resisting police

Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Arapati Albert Greig, 18, was convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $400 for swearing and resisting police.

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True basket of resilience

Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands

Pa Enua growers find market in Rarotonga through climate change project aiming to strengthen island food sources and livelihoods.

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Alanna Smith: Getting creative with waste

Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

OPINION: Local businesses have joined hands to support Plastic Free July initiative.

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Working together to upskill workforce

Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

The government’s Fee Free initiative offers a chance to those who may not have been able to study previously, to upskill and develop in their workplace.

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Cook Islands prioritises environment

Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

Cook Islands is one of a few island countries in the region to complete the development of their State of Environment Report, says the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme.

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Road crash drivers pay costly fines

Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A female driver who was under the influence of alcohol and crashed in Matavera has been ordered to pay a fine of $1200.

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Raro masks bring smiles

Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend

Surgical scrub hats made out of Cook Islands materials have brightened the days of doctors, nurses and patients at the Queen’s Hospital in London during this unprecedented Covid-19 time.

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Wilkie Rasmussen: Charter flights to Tongareva

Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

During the last sitting of Parliament the Member of Parliament for Tongareva Robert Tapaitau, claimed that a chartered plane that took him to Tongareva was for him to go and check the airport for future upgrading. Those doubting this claim can check the Hansard reports.


Waste an eye opener for everyone

Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

Teina Mackenzie re-elected as president of local environmental group, Te Ipukarea Society.

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Fun learning through holiday programme

Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

Local tourism company develops school holiday programme while waiting for visitors to return.

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Study saves man from jail time

Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Despite fifth appearance before the Court, young offender avoids incarceration.


No bail for suspects

Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

The suspects who allegedly entered the TEM Store in Muri this week and stole two cans of alcohol are being held in custody at the Arorangi Prison until a court date is confirmed.

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Temptation too much for lemon thief

Thursday 16 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

In his probation report, 17-year-old Fredrick Marsters said temptation has been the cause of his offending.

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