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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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