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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Fencing or tying dogs may be 'new reality'
Tuesday 28 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Agriculture investigators unable to confirm cause of dog’s poisoning.
Expat leaders back jab
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Two expat communities are urging their country men and women to take part in the Ministry of Health’s MMR vaccination programme.
Generosity reaches the ear of Aussie PM
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been told of Cook Islanders’ generosity – the small country of barely 15,000 people who together raised nearly $30,000 for the battle against the bushfires.
Young rider 50% over drink limit
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
It’s mandatory, it’s the law.
'Exploiting the system'
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man accused of the violent robbery of Tex Mart store was released on bail – and allegedly went straight out and committed another aggravated robbery.
Fourth brawler escapes jail
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man has been discharged without conviction after a big drunken brawl between Penrhyn and Pukapuka hostel residents.
'It's only fair': Overseas workers must prove they are vaccinated
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Overseas workers must ensure they can prove they’re immunised against measles, or their work permits may not be renewed.
Defence lawyer: 'This is not a police state'
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Senior defence lawyer Norman George has rejected police concerns that repeat burglars are being allowed out on bail to offend again.
Airport is alert for new virus
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the outbreak of a fast-spreading Chinese super-virus.
Dad-to-be charged with burglary four times – now he goes to jail
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police say they are being let down by the courts, which put repeat burglars out on the streets again.
The 'cruel' poisoning of pet dog
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The suspected poisoning of a family pet has brought new demands for a ban on the lethal herbicide paraquat.
Teachers fly in for school year from home and afar
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Some will to go Tereora and Titikaveka colleges. Some will go further afield – one to Atiu. Monica Tafale among the Cook Islanders returning home to address the teacher shortage.
Kids to be taught to grow food
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
The agriculture ministry has created a pilot school garden programme in partnership with the Korero O te Orau, to teach about agriculture and its importance for livelihoods.
Looking back on another year …
Tuesday 31 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features
With the arrival of a new year on Wednesday, Cook Islands News takes a look back at some of the news events that helped shape 2019.
Assault case deferred to Friday
Monday 30 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who has been charged with two counts of assault on a female will have his case heard again this Friday. Patrick Luma represented by defense counsel Mark Short is charged for assaulting his partner and a family member.
Teen music sensation on a path to stardom
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
Seventeen-year-old Brideena Kaiaruna is not just a normal teenager. She’s a teenage music artist who believes that things happen for a reason.
Sustainable tourism the focus for next year, says Fua
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation plans to focus next year on sustainable tourism and expanding the industry’s accreditation scheme.
Pair sentenced for assault
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two foreign nationals were sentenced on common assault charges in the High Court.
Repeat burglar granted bail
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Lawyer claims incident a ‘one-off’ and family wants accused home.
Flight case adjourned
Friday 27 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Jet charter row heads to court early next year.
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