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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Boy wins court injunction
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
A court injunction has been slapped on an Australian school, stopping the school expelling a five-year-old Cook Islands boy because of the length of his hair.
Ambulances gifted to two southern islands
Wednesday 29 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
New emergency vehicles are part of a $3 million Japanese aid package.
Derek Fox: Never mind takeaways, I just want a haircut
Wednesday 29 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Opinion
OPINION: There will be stories told about the time of ‘the coronavirus’ for decades to come; just as there were about the flu pandemic which spread around the world in 1918-19, infecting an estimated 500 million people – a third of the world population at the time.
Covid: Court delays leave offenders on remand
Tuesday 28 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cases are stalled before the court because no judge is able to travel to the country to hear them.
PM loosens alcohol rules despite two crashes
Tuesday 28 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Government has lifted the ban on large group gatherings and eased alcohol restrictions.
New health rules needed when borders open
Tuesday 28 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Covid-19 will be a major disruption to the livelihoods of Pacific peoples, says new regional tourism chair Halatoa Fua.
Molotov cocktail arsonist in mental health dispute
Monday 27 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Crown Law has sought a second psychiatric test for the man accused of a Molotov cocktail attack on a controversial coastal development.
Thief 'had everything provided'
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An 18-year-old accused in a spate of burglary and beachside thefts has been sentenced to 12 months’ probation and six months’ community service.
Police bashing case goes to trial
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A police officer alleged to have assaulted a young father outside Raro Fried Chicken has pleaded not guilty. Faarii Moekapiti is charged with four counts of assault with intent to injure.
Aggravated robbery charge at just 15
Thursday 23 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A boy aged 15 is one of those charged with holding a machete to a shopkeeper’s throat in an armed robbery this week.
Gunpoint intruder to show up in court today
Thursday 23 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are set to decide whether to drop charges against a gun-wielding intruder, after his young victim forgave him.
Covid-19 surviving and thriving workshop
Thursday 23 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Businesses are urged to have their employees be part of a Covid-19 stress free workshop organised by a Private Sector Taskforce.
Young man charged
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man was granted bail after he was charged with entering with intent and common assault.
Robbery charge
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Teenager Davi Tupou’s hopes that police would agree to a diversion on his court matter proved futile at the High Court last week.
Armed robbery suspects arrested
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Calls have been made to businesses, especially those selling cigarettes and alcohol, to review their security.
Psychiatric report
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Terupe Terupe has been in custody for over a month for a charge of wilful damage and threatening to kill.
'Don't wear earphones just sing aloud to yourself'
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
On multiple occasions Jaik Berg (pictured) yanked his earphones out when he saw a police patrol car.
Pacific Community: Threat to fisheries from Covid-19
Tuesday 21 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Small World
The Pacific Community, (SPC) says having decimated tourism, Covid-19 is also posing a threat to the region's fisheries, RNZ reports.
Lifting ra'ui to feed the hungry
Tuesday 21 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Cultural and environmental experts say traditional leaders may decide to lift ra’ui on protected marine areas to allow people to go fishing as times get tough – but already, some people are taking the law into their own hands.
Delays to bold plans for gluten-free kuru flour
Tuesday 21 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Covid-19 lockdowns have stymied plans to mill gluten-free breadfruit flour for local bakers and for export.
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