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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
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.
Elderly man jailed in March, bailed for family Christmas
Friday 27 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Tuainekore Kare was granted bail at the High Court so he could spend Christmas with his family.
Locked up for Christmas
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two teenagers will be spending Christmas behind bars after the court denied them bail and remanded them in custody at the Arorangi Prison.
Penrhyn Christmas out
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Weather prevents Tongan ship from going to northern islands in time for big day.
School fires prompt security review
Monday 23 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cook Islands Investment Corporation will decide whether to use private enterprise or in-house service.
Visitor hails Australian office plan
Monday 23 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Frequent visitor to the Cook Islands Cate Walker has acknowledged the set-up of the Australian High Commission office in Rarotonga.
Working together as leaders of real change
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
So many of our people are doing their best to reduce their eco-footprint.
Penrhyn boat trip still unconfirmed
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Former Penrhyn MP Wilkie Rasmussen is looking forward to spending Christmas in his home island this year.
Decision: Will ship stay or will it go?
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
It’s company’s call as to whether Olomana will move on. Shipping companies faced with long delays caused by bad weather make their own decisions about moving vessels on to other destinations.
Beachside burglary-accused admits string of charges
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
One of two male teenagers charged with a number of significant beachside thefts and home burglaries has pleaded guilty.
Fraud-accused bailed after spending month in prison
Friday 20 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Court decision prompted by mental health assessment.
Drug charges may change
Friday 20 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Drug charges against two men alleged to have been drug dealing in Rarotonga could be amended.
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