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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Unexpected snail species in long-lost collection
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
More than 5000 shell found in office of deceased expert, including surprise finds from Cooks.
Regina Scheyvens & Apisalome Movono: The promise and peril of a Pacific tourism bubble
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Pacific nations have largely avoided the worst health effects of Covid-19, but its economic impact has been devastating. With the tourism tap turned off, unemployment has soared while GDP has plummeted.
Alan Richardson: Border must go both ways
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, As a Kiwi living in the Cooks, I have been watching the situation with border control and opening with interest.
'Not a murderer': JP queries max security remand
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An alleged drug dealer client wants to be moved out of a maximum security holding cell at Arorangi Prison, saying there is no case against him.
Dengue in decline, but not yet wiped out
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Spraying and clean-ups proving effective.
Head injured in bike smash
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An expatriate worker suffered head injuries in a motorbike accident on the Takuvaine backroad this weekend.
Jean Mason: Tree of mystery, wonder and ghosts
Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Cook Islands Library and Museum curator Jean Mason is passionate about the conservation of trees. She believes that if we can identify trees, especially tupuna trees, they can be pruned to make sure they live on for hundreds of years.
U17 football event cancelled
Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
The Oceania Football Confederation U-17 Women’s Championship 2020 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lemon thieves leave sour taste
Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Lemon growers face uncertain future from thieves and Covid-19 threats.
Ruta Tangiiau Mavé: All lives matter
Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Racism, like Covid-19, is a pandemic we have to be careful not to let it spread.
Clampdown on underage drinking
Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are looking into tougher approaches around alcohol sales and unlawful alcohol consumption after teenagers were found consuming alcohol.
GO LOCAL: Go get unknotted with a massage!
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Hot on the Rock
GOING LOCAL: Losirene Lacanivalu leaves her worries behind and enjoys a therapeutic massage at the Muri Beach Club Hotel’s Spa.
The sound of Enua Manea
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features
Two young Europeans musicians got more than they bargained for when they decided to record the music of Rarotonga for a documentary.
Big Asian banks offer Covid help
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Two international development banks are working with government to provide medical supplies or finance.
'Startling' penalty for dog owner
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Bobby Tutangata was fined $150 for being the owner of two dogs who startled a person in Matavera.
John M Scott: Real cost of big public sector
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, A couple of observations on recent matters. An interesting story (“Cooks burgeoning public service back where it started,” June 4) again raises the question, what is the size and annual cost of our public service?
Te Ipukarea Society: Feeling deflated with pool floatie pile up?
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Our kids love inflatable pool toys, but not enough it seems to stop them from doing everything in their power to pop them!
Who polices the Police?
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
When Police charged John Makuru over a crash that he says wasn’t his fault, he saw red. Now the former NZ Police officer is setting up a private investigation business to second-guess their prosecutions.
Richard Thomson: Flu jabs for all
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, As a permanent taxpaying resident of 44 years, and a long-term New Zealand Aotearoa citizen and Cook Islands family resident, plus taxpaying New Zealand pensioner, here in Aitutaki/Araura Enua, I have the right to comment about the (as yet limited) government-approved health ministry Te Marae Ora Rarotonga-only influenza vaccinations.
The Raromart arsons spark video appeal
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
More heat than light in court argument over whether big blaze was set deliberately.
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