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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Konnichiwa and kia orana, Cook Islands!
Saturday 19 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Fiji is out. Samoa is gone. Tonga is out. Now, as the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup get underway, increasing numbers of people in the Cooks are swinging their support behind another Pacific island nation …
The naturopath who claims to treat cancer with baking soda
Saturday 19 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Australian naturopath Barbara O’Neill has been banned from pushing her unproven cancer cure in Australia – but here in the Cook Islands, her followers are awaiting her next visit with excitement.
Ban on healer who offered cancer cure to dying Cook Islands man
Saturday 19 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Australian claims to treat cancer with baking soda and advises against vaccinating children, in visits to Rarotonga.
Man denies threat to kill charge
Friday 18 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man accused of threatening a woman and two others with a firearm entered not guilty pleas at the High Court yesterday.
Shot dog euthanased at vet clinic
Friday 18 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Te Are Manu Vet Clinic yesterday confirmed a dog was brought into the clinic after it was injured by a gunshot wound.
Woman pays fine, no reparation
Friday 18 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Tuainekore Tereva successfully disputed her case of not having to pay reparations of $600 when it was raised by the police prosecution at the High Court yesterday.
Man claims he 'found' cartons of Woodstock
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
After a big night on the bourbon and coke, the court hands down an even bigger hangover.
Man charged for indecent assault pleads guilty
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man charged for indecently assaulting a minor has pleaded guilty through his lawyer at the High Court this month.
Education programme for drink driving offenders
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
An upcoming drink driving education programme is set to target Cook Islanders on probation or serving time for alcohol related driving offences.
Offender returns to prison
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A Tongan national, who was expected to be deported to Tonga this year, was sentenced to 14-months imprisonment at the High Court yesterday.
Tourist attacker gets 19-months jail term
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 26-year-old father of three was yesterday sentenced to 19-months imprisonment for assaulting three Australian tourists at the Club Raro Resort on April 7 this year.
Airport plans construction of cargo facility
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Airport Authority has identified the land occupied by Are Pa Metua for future development of aviation support services.
Cooks joins fight to protect plants
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
In a bid to protect plants from pests in the Cook Islands, the Ministry of Agriculture has endorsed the International Year of Plant 2020.
Efforts to minimise quarantine risks
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Ministry of Agriculture Biosecurity Services have signed a memorandum of understanding with Bluesky to inspect all incoming and outgoing postal items.
Grieving friend calls for helmet law
Tuesday 15 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Jay Cagica and Thomas Riley were best friends. Losing him in a bike smash was devastating.
Girl, 6, hurt in hit and run
Tuesday 15 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Six-year-old Cook Islands girl Olivia Numanga is in intensive care after a car ran her off her bike than accelerated away.
Victoria's not-so-secret garden
Monday 14 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Victoria Charles’ first love was dance – but when she began creating new dance costumes from flowers, she discovered a new passion.
Bids to withdraw charges
Monday 14 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Three court matters are stalled awaiting decisions from Police Commissioner Maara Tetava.
No buying way out of justice
Monday 14 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police say they will always pursue charges against perpetrators of domestic violence if there’s physical evidence.
Hope for accused couple, 'better together'
Friday 11 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The court, lawyers and doctors are determined to not give up on a couple struggling with mental health issues.
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