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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Transit service
Thursday 6 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A new service is being proposed to transport potential drunk drivers home safely.
Plea date proposed for burglary charges
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Convicted arsonist faces two burglary charges.
Demos back planned road safety laws
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Latest statistics on road fatalities involving motorbikes is placing its drivers at the forefront of proposed changes to the law.
Emotional farewell to fallen Fijian expat
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Friends and colleagues yesterday bid an emotional farewell to Amit Kumar, the Fijian expat who died in a horrific motorbike crash a week ago.
Cop charged with breaking man's jaw
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police officer has apologised and offered to pay medical costs for young dad’s wired-up jaw.
Woman forgives gunman
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A gun-wielding intruder returned to his victim’s house afterwards, and pleaded for her mercy. Now has asked police to drop charges.
Amended claim in shooting law suit
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Lawyers for the late Mary Dean’s family have filed an amended claim, suing government for allowing her killer out of prison to attack her.
'They saw me lying on the roadside, half-dead'
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
The deaths of 14-year-old Mona Ioane and Fiji national Amit Kumar brought back painful memories for Tevita Navuda. He talks about the importance of lowing the drink-drive limit.
Local Fijians' condolences
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Fijian community vice president Savenaca Tukitoba expressed his condolences to both families of the deceased.
'I just heard a bang'
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Samuel Shaheem was one of the first on the scene, when 19-year-old Tetuanui Koteka died in an early morning bike crash just before Christmas.
Rush on face masks as Cook Is officials warn of virus danger
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Front desk staff at Rarotonga Hospital are now wearing face masks, despite senior doctors expressing concerns they might achieve little more than provoking undue public concern.
United in drink-drive battle
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Slam down on binge drinking – that’s the message Titikaveka MP Selina Napa hopes the Cook Islands Government will take a hard line on.
'Just pray for your children'
Friday 31 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Mother of 16-year-old girl killed in head-on crash calls for helmets for all.
Another crash
Friday 31 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Another day, and another youngster hurt in a road crash. A young boy was involved in an accident yesterday at the Muri main road. Police confirmed he was struck by a tour operator truck driver; the child was still undergoing medical attention last night.
Air NZ working to stop virus
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Local Air New Zealand staff are working closely with government to prevent the Chinese coronavirus from entering the country, they say.
Young players making a big racquet
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
The departure of our young badminton players for an Australia training camp and Oceania champs is just one step towards their big goal.
New hope for outer islands
Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
The tender to procure shipping charter service for the outer islands closes next week, and a Fiji shipping company has signalled interest.
Airlines asked to act against coronavirus
Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The Prime Minister will meet with Cabinet today to discuss options to prevent the Chinese coronavirus from spreading or entering the country.
'I wish the tides will bring me home'
Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Family and friends on three islands are grieving the loss of their sons and brothers – and urging greater precautions on the roads. Moana Makapelu Lee and Losirene Lacanivalu report.
Teachers are trained up in first aid
Tuesday 28 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Apii Avarua, Arorangi and St Joseph’s school teachers were part of a two-day first aid training run by Cook Islands Red Cross Society.
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