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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Dogs put down due to attacks
Thursday 8 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Four dogs have been put down near Manuia Beach in Arorangi.
CI News Online subscription
Thursday 8 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
To our CI News online subscribers: please note the new rate for the online subscription - effective as of 1st August 2019.
Former mayor, teacher make honours list
Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Two long-serving outer island public servants have been recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours for their services to the community.
18 year old guilty of arson
Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 12-member jury delivered a guilty verdict on the arson case before Judge Colin Doherty at the High Court yesterday.
Aunty Ake honoured for public services
Tuesday 6 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Ake Te Ariki Lewis dedicated much of her life to teaching and is well-known as a human rights advocate and community leader.
Public servant receives weighty honour
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Unakea Kauvai has carried enormous weight on his shoulders, in every role from treasurer of St Joseph's Cathedral Parish to chairman of the Airport Authority – but the greatest weight he carries is in a lesser-known capacity.
Arson accused: I wouldn't say a lie
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Arson accused David Tonorio was playing video games at home on the night of the Friendly Mart fire, he says.
Hotel owner: Staff should work harder
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
If workers want an increase to the minimum wage, they should be more productive – or face being replaced with technology.
Barge reaches Bahamas
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The former Cook Islands barge once named Layar Mas is now docket at the Nassau port, in the Bahamas.
Mart Arson trial: Lying witness is recalled to stand
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Prosecutors called a self-confessed liar back to the stand in the Raro Mart arson trial, to quiz him on unexpected new evidence – the latest surprise in an already twisted courtroom tale.
Drink-drivers fined
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man was lucky to escape injury when he crashed his car on Wednesday – but he wasn’t so lucky as to escape conviction.
Minimum wage to $8
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Low-income workers’ pay was increased to $7.60 last month and now, government has signed off a further increase to $8 an hour next July.
Who to hate, who to love?
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Driven by his family’s concern about political and land matters, a young man was yesterday admitted as a barrister of the High Court of the Cook Islands.
Female offender back behind bars
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A month after being released on bail, a young female offender has again been remanded in custody.
'I lied': Stunning u-turn by arson accuser
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man says he falsely accused his friend of burning down stores, hoping police would give his mobile phone back.
Suspected breast cancer samples sent for testing
Wednesday 31 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Ten samples from suspected breast cancer cases have been sent to New Zealand labs for further testing.
Store employee fled flames, court told
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
It was June 14, the night of the 2018 general election. Friendly Mart in Arorangi had closed at 10pm, and the workers had gone home to watch the election results roll in. But at around 11.15pm, sharp-eyed neighbours saw smoke billowing from the front and back doors of the building.
Editorial: Animal abusers are a tiny but ugly minority
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Opinion
Wandering around Punanga Nui market this weekend with our little golden-furred terrier Rusty, everyone wants to come up and pat him. (In some cases, they’re a lot happier to see him than to see me!)
Repeat offender back in custody
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Fewer than 12 hours after the High Court granted him bail, repeat offender Paulo Teio was taken back into custody.
What's in your water?
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
When I get sick, I go to the doctors, not the water, and I put my faith in God.”
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