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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu

Father of three on probation

Thursday 3 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A 34-year old father of three has been convicted and sentenced to 12-months’ probation supervision for assaulting a female.


Support young parents, says Punanga Tauturu

Thursday 3 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Young mothers can be problematic but Punanga Tauturu Inc says they should not be punished for their mistakes in raising their children.


$8m Cooks insurance bill rising

Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

A government scheme would allow insurers to work together in a natural disaster to help Cooks rebuild. Losirene Lacanivalu and Jonathan Milne report.


Woodstock heist

Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Police are going through a CCTV footage and are following leads to arrest an alleged culprit who broke into the KAPS Matavera supermarket.

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$3000 Cocoputt liquor thieves drink all night

Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Two young men who broke into the Coco Putt restaurant and stole $3,335 worth of alcohol have been sentenced to 12 months’ probation.


From hammer-throw, to throwing the dice

Monday 30 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend

Siniva Marsters’ dad told her to never be shy – and that confidence has helped her to new distances.

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20 dogs put down

Monday 30 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Police are taking a hard line on dog owners whose pets attack livestock or bite someone.

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New tug replaces ageing Toa

Monday 30 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

The grounded fishing boat MV Wairau has been dragged across the lagoon onto the beach at Rutaki.


Police warn of serial burglars on the loose

Monday 30 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Burglars target more government offices as rates of break-ins soar. The numbers of government office break-ins have doubled in just one night.

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Bruised, traumatised, scared for her life – but assault victim is told it's her fault

Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A defence lawyer has stood up in court blamed the severely bruised and traumatised female victim of a violent assault for what happened to her.

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Police officer set to be charged for assault on father-of-five

Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Police are close to finalising an internal investigation nto a police officer alleged to have assaulted a man while arresting him outside Raro Fried Chicken in Avarua this month.


Ousted Athletics treasurer yet to enter a plea

Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Former triathlete Melanie Wilson has once again avoided entering a plea to $11,000 in misappropriation charges as the Justice of the Peace grants another adjournment.


Son convicted for assaulting 76-yr-old

Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man who was charged for assaulting his 76-year-old mother has been convicted and ordered to come up for sentencing in six-months’ time- if called upon.


Visitor rescued from cross island walk

Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Police helped an injured tourist from the Wigmore’s waterfall yesterday.

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Off-duty police officer now under professional standards investigation

Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Police have cleared a senior officer of any crime after he was accused of busting onto a young woman’s property with his armed friend.


Niki Rattle joins world exec

Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

Parliament’s Speaker Niki Rattle has called on smaller island nations to address common difficulties and experiences in their parliaments.

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Man damages parents home

Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Okirua Manuela, who faces several charges for damaging his parent’s property, has been remanded in custody for another month.


Gunman arrested, officer stood down

Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man who allegedly threatened a 20-year-old woman with a firearm in Arorangi over the weekend has been charged.

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Gunpoint confrontation: Senior police officer under investigation

Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

The Police have launched two inquiries into the actions of a senior police officer and his associate, accused of confronting a woman with a firearm.

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Police attend to threat at knifepoint

Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man is in police custody for allegedly threatening others with a knife near Trader Jacks this weekend.


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