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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Relishing the special moments from afar
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Pa Enua producers are taking the challenges of the travel ban in their stride.
Dog owner waits for police decision
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Dog owner Edwin Teraitua is waiting for police as they review the charge against him.
Careless drivers ordered to pay reparation
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Komal Mala and Paeariki Lindsay were discharged without a conviction at the High Court.
Repeat drink-drive offender granted bail
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
John Pepe appeared on a charge of driving while disqualified and two counts of excess breath alcohol.
Man rode bike at nearly double drink-drive limit
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Jack Charlie has admitted his third excess breath alcohol offence – after being stopped driving while disqualified for a previous offence.
Theft accused to seek legal rep
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Terina Karaiti was arrested last Monday and was charged on one count of theft as a servant.
Young man discharged without conviction
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man was discharged without a conviction by the High Court.
Samoa Covid-free but borders remain closed
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Small World
Samoa's Prime Minister says despite the nation being Covid-19 free, it is highly unlikely the borders will be reopened at this stage, even to those wanting to attend urgent family matters, RNZ reports.
Crown Law takes over cop brutality prosecution
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Crown Law has taken over the prosecution of a young father allegedly punched by police while he was restrained on the ground.
Stranded in paradise but longing to go home
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
While sipping on a cup of green tea every morning a Swiss couple keeps a strong smile as they enjoy every moment of being in Rarotonga.
Renters' market: Landlords forced to cut asking prices
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The notoriously expensive Cook Islands home rentals market has been turned on its head, as workers and tourists leave.
Weather Office monitors TC Harold
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service will continue to monitor Tropical Cyclone Harold, even though there is no warning at this stage.
'Hardship' drives man to steal food
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A struggling Matavera man has been sentenced to probation and supervision for 18 months, after stealing $349 of gas, sausages, butter and assorted food.
'Vigilance' to protect crops in tough times
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Theft charges involving just a sack of lemons have raised a bigger question: what happens if people steal to feed themselves in tough times?
Songs for the return home
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
These are wistful times for Cook Islands families who are dispersed around the world.
Dengue cases double in March
Wednesday 8 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Over 100 dengue cases were recorded on Rarotonga last month.
Pacific Covid-19 Updates
Wednesday 8 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Small World
Guam 8 confirmed cases of Covid-19, taking the number of cases in the US territory to 121.
Survivor: 'God is the main doctor'
Tuesday 7 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Expat worker Marc Marlon Rebollos stands with tears rolling down his face. Cook Islands is truly blessed, he says, that there has been no Covid-19 confirmed here. He is speaking to his own Filipino, to the Indonesian and Kiribas communities, to government representatives – about 200 people in total.
Air NZ is to continue one last weekly flight.
Tuesday 7 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Air New Zealand has now cut back its Auckland-Rarotonga flights to just one a week – but the governments of both countries expect the airline to maintain that last connection.
Another Covid-19 case confirmed in Fiji
Tuesday 7 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Small World
Fiji has confirmed another new Covid-19 case after testing another 25 samples at the Fiji molecular lab.
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