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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Criminal Cooks cash smuggling detected
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Big money is being shifted across the border, and authorities are determined to crack down on it.
The amazing story of the shearers from a country with no sheep
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Far, far from the excitement of the Pacific Games, another Cook Islands team has won unexpected glory.
Policeman charged in bar brawl
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A police officer alleged to have been involved in a brawl at the On the Rock nightclub in Avarua was granted interim name suppression at the High Court yesterday.
Multiple complaints against Club Raro accused
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Several people have filed complaints about a man accused of assaulting a couple in their room at Club Raro resort.
Security warns of 'crisis' amid new dog attacks
Thursday 4 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Concerns are mounting about dogs on Rarotonga, with more reports of dog attacks on tourists and fears that a shooter with an air-rifle is taking matters into his own hands.
Three months of rigorous physical training Women reinforce 'woefully under-resourced' police
Thursday 4 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
There are hopes that a small pay rise for cadets will be enough to woo new recruits. Low pay has been driving officers to quit, the Police Service says.
Support for economic growth
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Germany and Canada could help the Cook Islands drive future growth of tourism and the economy says the head of Foreign Affairs.
Mauke switches to solar energy
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
A dozen solar power stations are now running across the islands since Mauke became the latest to convert to the renewable energy system.
Preschool teachers confronted by erratic meth mums
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
“I picked up a child for kindy at one time and the child looked like she was not cleaned the night before. She sat on the car seat, looking like she was not there. Food was hanging on her face.”
Editorial: Govt must power secondhand electric car market
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Opinion
Want to lobby a minister? Just hang around outside Te Aponga. Because there is only one place to charge their brand new Hyundai Ioniq Elite cars, and it’s up by the power station.
Resort takes action after stray dog attacks boy
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Security at The Rarotongan warn, we will catch these dogs and get them put down.
$19.62: The price of prosecution
Monday 1 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A sick 60-year-old man has appeared in court charged with theft – for stealing $19.62 of food from the supermarket.
Cleaning rubbish to beat rise in fever
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The rise of dengue fever has given new momentum to community clean-up programmes.
Talbot's new call: Keep the money coming
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
After being back on the island for a week, Creative Trail fundraiser James Talbot is eager to get the ball rolling again.
'He was shot in the back' – grieving owner
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
There’s community alarm with three dogs shot and more going missing.
Young woman granted bail
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A burglary reoffender was allowed bail and given a stern warning by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi at the High Court.
Ambulance driver double drink limit
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Man disqualified after drunken crash. An ambulance driver at Rarotonga Hospital has been disqualified from driving after smashing into a power pole near the Empire Cinema.
New support to protect porous islands borders
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
New Zealand will support the Cooks to control the remote coastlines of Aitutaki and the vulnerable Pa Enua. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration admits it has had difficulties delivering immigration services over the past three years.
Big resorts must tighten up security
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Security guards are calling on hotels to take more responsibility for their guests’ safety.
Bashing is a tragic end to Christmas party
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A Christmas party turned vicious when an ex-con smashed a partygoer’s head into the wall and window of a beach house.
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