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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Judicial video conferences clear backlog
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Criminal and civil court matters are resuming later this month, through video conferencing between Cook Islands and New Zealand.
PM Ardern: Open up, or front up
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
New Zealand Cook Islands business leader Mike Pero says he has grave concerns for the Cook Islands with the borders closed, and offers some ‘cold hard facts’ on where he thinks the country is heading.
Eco-resort profits to support arts, health and education
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local, Weekend
GOING LOCAL: Royale Takitumu is to reopen with a new focus on philanthropy and the environment, as Cook Islands reinvents its tourism.
John M Scott: Just when will NZ step in?
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I was most interested in the response received by the Te Vai Ora Maori petition organisers from the New Zealand High Commission, when seeking some assistance from that office to obtain an opinion from the Clerk of the New Zealand House of Representatives on a procedural question.
Released inmate is back in trouble
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man freed from prison on probation is now back doing community service, after being found by police out drinking and clubbing.
Ruta Tangiiau Mavé : When trusted brands cannot be trusted …
Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: We are gullible to the clever marketing of the companies wanting us to not only buy their product but be loyal to the point of addiction.
Covid grant from Japan
Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Japan is donating $1.3 million to assist Cook Islands in Covid-19 preparedness and the buying medical equipment for Rarotonga Hospital.
Supporting Pa Enua farmers
Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Government is working with supermarkets and growers in a bid to support agriculture in the Pa Enua.
The mystery of the globe atop the Met Office
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Teanahera was told the big round thing is a crystal ball – now she knows what it really is!
Jeremiah's second chance at life
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Next month police will begin enforcing the motorbike helmet law. There is one person who knows the importance of a helmet better than anyone.
Gerald McCormack, Fishy business
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, The large grouper on the front page (1st July) is not a brown-spotted grouper (Ephinephelus chlorostigma), which is a much smaller fish, up to 80cm.
Wilkie Rasmussen: Shipping to the Northern Group
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I have listened with dismay at the reckless speeches made by the MP for Tongareva Robert Tapaitau and would like to correct him.
Te Ipukarea Society: Talking trash with Plastic Free July
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: It is easy to feel jaded fighting plastic pollution.
Vet clinic pleads for people's help
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Te Are Manu is unable to provide services for the Pa Enua until they receive some sponsorship and have more vets at the clinic.
Local sailing talent set to shine
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Local sailors will be looking to stamp their mark in this weekend’s Rarotonga Sailing Club Sunburst Championships held at Muri.
Bare Feet Pearls
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball
Netball Cook Islands is holding a huge celebration and fundraiser with the theme ‘Bare Feet Pearls’ this Saturday, highlighting the achievements of the netball Pearls Team. Kopu Anguna of Netball Cook Islands says the celebration will highlight the netball teams win – 2019 team of the year award, gold medal at the Pacific Games, as well as their captain Luciana Nicholas who received Woman in Sport award. The event will be at the Club Raro Resort from 5pm-8pm, with $40 per person. There are spot prizes to win, entertainment with a live band and provided with a BBQ meal.
Mike Hosking: NZ-CI bubble should be here by now
Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: New Zealand’s leaders agreed on just one thing: they don’t want to open the borders.
Jacki Brown-Crummer: 'Contractors stole my Mama's dream'
Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, A year ago our world was devastated when CM Contracting (run by Sam Capper and Teau McKenzie) failed to build my Mama’s house in Turangi, beyond foundations and wall frames.
Lagoons pristine, streams stagnant
Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Ministry of Marine Resources says half of Rarotonga’s streams are dried up or stagnant.
Help for 80 students
Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
The Cook Islands High Commission in New Zealand has processed more than 80 applications from Cook Islands tertiary students seeking financial assistance.
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