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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu

Gerald McCormack: Mangaia's age claim challenged

Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials

OPINION: For 10 years, Mangaia has marketed itself to tourists as the older island in the Pacific on the strength of its volcanic rock – but Gerald McCormack says islands in Micronesia may be five times older.

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Vaine Wichman: Understanding economics

Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In the current global recession, most responsible Governments’ have initiated or brought forward infrastructure and capital development programs besides social and unemployment programs, for two reasons.


Mark Brown: Seabeds law 'safeguards' our oceans

Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

Kia orana editor, I write in response to a number of claims made by Jacqui Evans (Letters, May 30).


Concerns about clubs over messy weekend

Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Police will review bars’ and nightclubs’ compliance with social distancing requirements, and will refer any concerns to the Liquor Licensing Authority.


Maara Tetava: 'Cop v cop' refuted

Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, In the matter of an article you published May 27 headlined “Cop v cop”, this letter is being forwarded to put the record straight over criticisms aimed at the Police Service.

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No bail for man charged with robbery

Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

One of the four young men involved in the Tex Mart aggravated robbery case on April 20 this year has been denied bail.

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Home owners to be vigilant after spate of break-ins

Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Vigilance and caution encouraged after spate of break-ins over the weekend.

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Norman George: Our islands of opportunities and potential

Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials

OPINION: It’s time to think locally but act globally.

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Covid-19 crisis inspires song

Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment

It was during the Covid-19 early school lockdown, that Aleida Tere picked up her pen and paper and started writing a song about the world’s situation.

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Inspiring girls' leadership programme going online

Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

At high school, Alexia Hilbertidou found herself the only girl in senior technology and physics classes.

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Ruta Tangiiau Mavé: If you want to protest, protest teen suicide

Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials

OPINION: Making young people wear helmets won’t save lives.

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'Amazing' support for fire victims

Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

A week after the house he built burnt to the ground, Papa Teina Ataera Snr is so overwhelmed by the aro’a extended to his family that he can’t finish a thank you without getting choked up.

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From Ma'uke with love

Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Hot on the Rock

GO LOCAL: Jean-Marie Francis expanding range of skin and care products is already popular overseas but now, in the Covid-crisis, she’s finding a local market.

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Wilkie Rasmussen: Hypocrisy of charter flights

Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear sir, Even in these gloomy economic and hard financial times, this government continues to raid our country's trough.

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Jacqui Evans: Ignored, just like I was

Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, Minister Mark Brown says a moratorium on seabed mining “would bring research on our mineral resources to a standstill”. This is untrue.


Dengue: Alternatives to pesticide spraying

Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

The escalation of Operation Namu to rid the country of dengue is something we are very grateful for. The commitment shown by Te Marae Ora could mean an end to the current dengue season; reported cases are significantly down.

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Tamara File: Save lives by being role models to kids

Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials

OPINION: We will save lives by being role models to our young people and all wearing helmets.

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Moana Moeka'a: Huge relief to see strength of opinion against helmets

Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials

OPINION: I turned up to Constitution Park on Friday at 11.29am. There was only the police sergeant waiting in a white truck.

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Paul Lynch: Take personal responsibility

Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, I have a response to a question to me (Letters, May 28).

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Duncan Lewis: Small stallholders need help

Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, Things are bad enough at the moment, with the lockdown and no tourists. But with the bridge rebuild and the entrance to the market closed, things are even harder for everyone at the market.


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