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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
100-plus kids a year nursed for mental illness
Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
United Nations human rights committee challenges Cook Islands to tackle rising suicide rates, substance abuse and mental health issues among Cook Islands youth.
Motorist powerless to argue
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A builder who knocked down a power pole with his pickup truck is now paying the price – literally.
Smile, you're on candid camera!
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Big brother is watching you – but you have nothing to fear as long as you behave!
Seven police officers corner fleeing driver near a bar, with two women
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Driver breath-tested at twice the alcohol limit tells JP he had drunk only two cans of Woodstock.
Doubt cast on MP's claim to UN human rights body
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
A United Nations human rights committee grilled the government yesterday about treating people in same-sex relationships as criminals.
100,000 Cook Islanders in 'brain exchange'
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
More than 100,000 Cook Islanders, scattered around the world like atolls in an ocean. 85,000 in New Zealand. 25,000 in Australia. More dotted around the fringes of the Pacific, the US and further afield in Europe.
Ship beached as, bro
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Crew are reported safe after their Cook Islands-registered cargo ship ran aground in contested waters between Greece and Turkey.
Cruise tourists to be evacuated
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The troubled cruise ship MSC Magnifica left two passengers behind in Rarotonga hospital, when it left Cook Islands on Monday night.
Run on masks, sanitiser
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
CITC says customers shouldn’t panic at not being able to buy any hand sanitiser, amid scenes of reported pandemonium in other countries as coronavirus draws nearer.
UN to hear child rights challenges
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Internal Affairs officials must report Cook Islands progress to first-ever UN committee hearing in the Pacific.
Customs' new place
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The opening of a new Customs office in Avarua is a small step towards bigger plans to strengthen Customs in the Cook Islands, says the Financial Secretary.
Tex Mart accused requests for medical assessment
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Defence counsel Mark Short has requested the High Court to order a medical assessment for his client, Elijah Trego.
Drug matter involving three adjourned
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Teatuaaveroa Tuakanangaro, who is alleged to have been involved in a drug operation between Rarotonga and New Zealand, has been advised by the court to get a new lawyer.
Police officer faces four counts of assault
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The police officer alleged to have assaulted a young father outside the Raro Fried Chicken is facing four counts of assault with intent to injure.
Feeling sick? Health clinic is quick
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Hot on the Rock
The doctor at a new private clinic wants to help people manage their illness, rather than waiting to visit the hospital when it becomes serious.
'We have a place to go but there are other families who don't'
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Children evacuated for an eight time, but Tupapa childcare centre’s pleas fall on deaf ears.
Never mind if your hands get all greasy'
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
The only woman mechanic on Rarotonga has already inspired the men she works with.
Hit-and-run injures 56yo pedestrian
Friday 28 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A papa was left lying unconscious on the road in a broad daylight hit-and-run crash.
String of charges against alleged driver
Friday 28 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The alleged driver of a rental car that careened into a power pole has appeared in court on a string of charges.
Addict needs help, not jail – counsellor
Thursday 27 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Violent row involving substance abuser sparks calls for better support for addicts, the mentally ill and troubled young people.
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