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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
New Zealand provides over $2 million in salary support to Cook Islands
Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National, Politics
New Zealand has provided over $2 million in salary support to the Cook Islands since 2020, funding various positions in government agencies and supporting initiatives in health, education, tourism, climate change and public sector strengthening.
Court briefs
Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man, who was disqualified from driving after being sentenced earlier this year, appeared in Court last week, facing four new driving related charges.
Select committee to table interim report on Constitutional Amendment Bills
Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
The Constitutional Review Special Select Committee will table its Interim Report on its consultation work on the three Constitutional Amendment Bills already completed in Rarotonga (Te-Au-O-Tonga, Puaikura and Takitumu), Aitutaki, Mangaia and Nga-Pu-Toru.
Aitutaki’s ‘winds of change’ blow for gender equality: Browne
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Education, Local, National, Outer Islands, Parliament, Politics
Opposition leader Tina Browne has hailed Aitutaki’s Island Council election a success, noting a significant increase in the number of women elected as council members.
Man pleads guilty to child assault
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who has admitted to punching, slapping and stomping on a child’s ribs will be sentenced on October 22.
Woman, 29, arrested for drink driving after bridge crash
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Police responded to a motor vehicle crash reported early yesterday morning.
Tokouso wary of Tabusoro
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union Tri Nations 15s defending champions, Tokouso, will be heading to Aretere Park in Avatiu today, hoping for a strong finish as they face Tabusoro Fiji-CK.
Burglary accused granted bail
Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Three men accused of a series of burglaries in Avarua appeared in court and were granted bail on various conditions.
Court briefs
Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Solomone Taufahema, who was in custody for a charge of common assault, was granted bail by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Cook Islands U21 netballers aim for World Cup spot
Thursday 12 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
As the Cook Islands prepares to host the 2024 Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania next week, its U21 national team is eager to capitalise on the home-court advantage and benefit from the enthusiastic support of the local community.
Teenager convicted for stealing government vehicle
Thursday 12 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A teenager who unlawfully took a government vehicle in April this year has been convicted and given a 16-month suspended sentence.
Browne calls for investigation into prison work release programme
Wednesday 11 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Recent reports of a high-profile inmate spotted having breakfast at a well-known café in Arorangi raises serious concerns about the management and oversight of the Ministry of Corrective Services work release programme, says Opposition leader Tina Browne.
League legend to coach Rarotonga U12s against Kurnell Stingrays
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league legend Kevin Iro will be coaching a Rarotonga-based team that will play the visiting Australian-based Kurnell Stingrays this month.
Drunk drivers cause multiple crashes: Police
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Police attended a number of road crashes over the weekend, resulting in drivers being taken to the hospital and another being arrested. The incidents are allegedly alcohol-related.
Case of missing Fiji crew member referred to Coroner
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Police have completed the investigations in the case of a 22-year-old Fiji crew member of cargo vessel Lady Moana who fell overboard during a return voyage from Mangaia in July.
Court briefs
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Keith Adair Mokotupu has been advised to come with his lawyer on the next adjournment date, October 17.
Charlie-Puna admits to café visit, loses prison privileges
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A high-profile inmate’s work release programme was cancelled after she admitted to having breakfast at a popular eatery in Arorangi last Friday.
Te Kainga encourages help for suicidal individuals
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
“Changing the narrative on suicide” is the theme for this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day.
New mammogram machine by end of this year: Williams
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A mammogram machine is expected to be in place by the end of this year, says Bob Williams, Secretary of Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Court briefs
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro presided over several assault matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday, September 5.