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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Kevin Barr: Open borders or risk exodus
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Both Niue and Cook Islands have New Zealand passports and extensive links with that warrant some form of exemption to allow travel from New Zealand.
Pastor Paul Kauri : A new call to prayer
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
CHURCH TALK: What would the Lord say to us on the borders, at the airports and seaports, that make up the wall of our nation?
Lynnsay Rongokea Francis: Embrace the richness cultural diversity brings
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Consultation on the definition of a Cook Islanders has renewed debate about adopted children inheriting land.
Bishop Tutai Pere: PM to resign
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
It’s no laughing matter at all Kata, when our dear Honourable Prime Minister Henry Puna together with his humble and beautiful wife Akaiti Puna announced he would step out of being Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, to try to apply for another more challenging regional position as Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Don Carlaw: Time to open borders with NZ
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I appreciate and understand the concerns of some people regarding the risks of us getting the coronavirus here in the Cook Islands if we open our borders to New Zealanders – however this decision should be based on known facts.
Not enough evidence for police claim of assault
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Crown Law has withdrawn two charges against a young father who was accused of smashing a police car and assaulting an officer.
'Ecstatic': Football is to kick off
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
Cook Islands Football Association has health ministry sign-off to begin its football season on August 12.
Vou Williams: Fighting talk in the kitchen
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: "There are many times in my life when I could’ve thrown in the towel. Many times in my life when I was on the floor.
Expat worker convicted for assaulting a female
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An expatriate worker was convicted and sentenced to 18-months’ probation for a charge of assaulting a female.
Atiu receive senior coaching course
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
Cook Islands Football Association conducted a senior coaching course on the island of Atiu this month.
Legal assistance
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Terupe Terupe has been advised to seek legal assistance to help him with his case.
Puaikura Fire Brigade receives new compressor
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Former volunteer fireman of the Puaikura Fire Brigade, Don Beer has replaced an important machinery that was stolen from the fire station a fortnight ago.
Covid-19 affects treatment
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Alleged fraudster Devonne Mitchell’s mental health treatment has been on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Resorts make staff redundant
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Muri-based resorts forced to make staff redundant after fallout from Covid-19 crisis continues with no end in sight.
Balaji Chandramohan: Bollywood bound for our beaches?
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Affluent Indian travellers and Bollywood producers will look to Cook Islands as the borders open.
Challenge to sacks of drugs case
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police have been put on notice of an application to drop charges against an alleged drug dealer, amid concerns the prosecution is “shaky”.
The Cooks tourism is to go green
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Sue Fletcher-Vea’s environmental legacy could be a cap on tourist numbers, say friends.
Next road death 'a matter of time'
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A teenager has been convicted and sentenced to 12 months disqualification from driving, after driving a car off the main road in Matavera.
Off-duty cop removed assailant, court told
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police intervened in a coward’s punch attack – but the defence say they then arrested the victim instead of the assailant.
Drunk teen watched his home burn
Monday 15 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
There’s another side to the story of the young man accused of drunkenly abusing firefighters.
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