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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Market watch: Punanga Nui Market
Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
With a variety of meals to choose from at the Punanga Nui night market, Sweet AZ rocky road pies would be a sweet tooth desert delight.
Jasmin makes artificial intelligence real
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Jasmin Forbes-James started teaching in labs and tutorials to help pay her way through her undergraduate degree in robotics – then to her surprise, she discovered she enjoyed teaching engineering.
Kids page: 'I was shocked, it's beautiful' – father
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
The colours in Apii Te Uki Ou students’ paintings told stories all of their own.
New financial services ease life Cash in, cash out, cashed up
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
From money-lenders in Aitutaki to money-changers in Muri, there growth in the numbers of tourists and expat workers is bringing with it more financial services.
Wheelie bad thief owns up
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The owner of a red Honda Wave motorbike got a big surprise, coming out to discover the bike was there – but both wheels were gone.
PMs challenged to broach climate change
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna has announced he will visit his Australian counterpart in Canberra this coming week.
Opinion: Sexual violence is the real concern
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Opinion
Opponents on both side of the same-sex law reform debate agree on one thing: the real concern is abuse and violence.
Men convicted of bar brawl
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Three young men were convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $50 each for being involved in a nightclub fight in Avarua.
Man's mission to desex and assist island's cats
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The nursery rhyme tells of the seven wives with seven cats – but Date Hideki has gone one better.
Learning from experience
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
District nurse Amy Henry has seen the pain of loved ones who need care.
Violence no laughing matter
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Comedian Tofiga Fepulea’i plays his most serious role this month – a starring role in Cook Islands’ White Ribbon campaign.
Movember: 'We tell our boys to stop crying'
Wednesday 6 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
For too long, men haven’t been brought up to ask for help when they’re struggling. Now, a group of young men are leading the change in dramatic fashion.
Grieving dog owner warns others to keep their dog safe
Wednesday 6 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A dog owner is raising new concerns about poisoning, after the deaths of three more dogs.
Sharing music with the world
Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
Twenty-two University of Melbourne music students have visited Rarotonga and Aitutaki to collaborate with local musicians to share Cook Islands beats with the world.
Outer islands get biosecurity officers
Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
As a way of ensuring that Cook Islands border is protected, outer island agriculture officers are undergoing a special training to be part of the biosecurity team.
Minister asks for pesticide alternatives
Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The SPCA is calling for education for dog owners and for planters using pesticide pellets, to prevent accidental poisoning.
Dengue infections in visitors
Monday 4 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Two tourists visiting the country from French Polynesia have been confirmed to have been diagnosed with the dengue type 2 (DENV – 2) virus.
Court briefs
Monday 4 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Hefty fine for excess alcohol A man who exceeded the alcohol limit for driving has been convicted and fined $450 by the High Court.
Safe hands: Flag-bearer for Cook Islands children
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
If your kids need surgery at Rarotonga Hospital this month, the woman caring for them will be a familiar face: former Cook Islands Olympic Games flagbearer Ella Nicholas. Losirene Lacanivalu pays her a visit at the hospital.
Glass crusher for Rarotonga's landfill
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Rarotonga’s landfull has been waiting for years for a suitable glass crusher. Now, Rarotonga’s landfill will finally be cleared of glass bottles.
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