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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu

'Calamitous effects' of three store arsons

Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Arsonist David Tonorio’s appeal against his conviction and sentencing has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal.

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Submissions on mining the seabed close

Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

Pacific churches voice opposition to seabed mining.


Cooks receive Covid-19 grant from Japan

Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

A grant of approximately $1.3m intended to assist the country for Covid-19 preparedness and the procurement of medical equipment for Rarotonga Hospital has been provided by the Embassy of Japan.

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Chief Uri Mataiapo Danny Mataroa : Reflections on Hereiti File's vaka journey

Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials

OPINION: Well written Hereiti. I'm sorry that you had to be shocked into your culture by being called a plastic Cook Islander but it worked, so really I'm glad it made you angry! (“What if we travelled north by vaka, not by plane?” June 14)

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Daphne Marsters: Journalist banned

Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

Kia Orana and thank you Cook Islands News. A great boss once said to me, “you may not like the person, but always respect their title whilst they are in their working position. Because they are elected to be the best person for the job at the time.”


Terry Rangi: Parliamentary audit inquiry into conflict

Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

I refer to your article (“Killer in political conflict probe”, June 20) regarding a possible conflict of interest in my hiring inmate Ngaa Taria last year.

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Bruno Salvatore Briante: Helmets for pedestrians too?

Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

When a law is finalised, don’t you think it should cover all aspects of why this is created and implemented?


Ananish Chaudhur, Simon Thornley, Michael Jackson: Bizarre that NZ border remains closed to Cook Islands

Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials

OPINION: The recent fiasco that allowed people to leave New Zealand quarantine without testing, risking spread of Covid-19, highlights how nebulous that government’s claim of total elimination always was.

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Samuel Samuel : Cook Islander debate

Wednesday 24 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

I was born in the 1940s in Rarotonga. I came to school in New Zealand when I was 17 and for several reasons and my health I am still here.


A life of service to God

Wednesday 24 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Sister Teresa Momoyalewa was the epitome of good morals and great leadership.

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Boy's human rights breached in haircut threat, tribunal told

Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

A human rights tribunal is set to rule on a school’s demand that a 5-year-old boy’s hair be cut, against his family’s Cook Islands tradition.

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Speaker: MPs working together in the future

Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics

Parliaments around the Pacific are part of a new webinar series that gives opportunities for constitutional leaders to promote innovations and responses during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Drink-drive destruction

Monday 22 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Police are battling resurgent problems with drink-driving.

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Ruta Tangiiau Mavé : When PM leaves his job, he won't be destitute

Monday 22 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials

OPINION: Our leaders pocket increased salaries and allowances, while cancelling $6m in pay rises for nurses and teachers.

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'I am Australian, not Cook Islander'

Monday 22 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A former violent criminal is fighting being sent back to Cook Islands, a country he left as a small child and knows nothing about.

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Bringing about change for young women

Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend

Hereiti File explains to Losirene Lacanivalu why Cook Islands and the world have a long way to go, to achieve equality between men and women.

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Te Ipukarea Society: Our environment through the eyes of youth

Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

Much of Te Ipukarea Society’s work is raising awareness about conservation and sustainable environmental practices.

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Young football stars back on the field

Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football

Football’s young recruits have begun their preparations for the upcoming international Oceania under-16 men’s championship.

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Teacher in coma can now wiggle her toes

Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

Apii Te Uki Ou teacher Grace Archer is emerging from her coma and able to blink her eyes.

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Jailed killer in political conflict probe

Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Minister George Maggie’s adviser dismisses investigation as ‘complete nonsense’.

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