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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Talbot is back in Raro
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail endurance walker James Talbot returned to Rarotonga this morning – and after spending more time away from his kids than he expected, he’s looking forward to just one thing.
Te Kukupa returns
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The crew of Te Kukupa, Cook Islands Police Patrol Boat arrived at the Avatiu Harbour today.
Lawyer airs frustration
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Frustrated defence counsel Norman George has questioned how long his clients would have to be in custody for a psychiatric assessment.
Islands group barge is off to the Bahamas
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
The Cook Islands barge once named Layar Mas left our shores for the Bahamas.
Drunken brawl in Avarua, three charged
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man charged with common assault has been convicted and ordered to come up to the High Court if called upon in the next six months.
Curfew checks were not abusive – police
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police have rejected accusations that a police officer abused his authority in repeatedly banging on a family’s door at night and waking them up.
Club Raro tourist couple traumatised
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Husband and wife describe ordeal at hands of alleged resort intruder.
Dogged defence wins the day
Friday 14 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata was meant to be judging serious crimes in the High court yesterday.
Tourist says she suffered attack at Club Raro
Friday 14 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Australian couple blame resort’s lack of security fences and cameras for alleged bashing and indecent assault, writes Losirene Lacanivalu.
3200km mission accomplished
Thursday 13 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
After covering 3,029,385 steps on the 3200 kilometre track, it was finally mission accomplished for James Talbot who completed The Creative Trail in New Zealand on Tuesday (NZ time).
Cleaning up the roads
Thursday 13 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are filling up the courts with alleged dangerous drivers as they try to clean up problems on the roads.
Health plans traditional medicine use
Thursday 13 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Health secretary Dr Josephine Herman said the general consensus is that it is a good idea for the ministry to be working alongside traditional medicine practitioners.
Cash-strapped officers use icecream tubs as mozzy traps
Wednesday 12 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
International experts on mosquitoes brought in to train Cook Island health protection officers, as dengue outbreak escalates.
Puna case: 'I had 6500 photos on my phone'
Wednesday 12 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
US Customs most likely offended by photos of ‘Cook Islands dancing ladies shaking bottoms’, claims 72yo caregiver.
Day 135: Triumphant Talbot reaches New Zealand's northernmost tip
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has reached his final stop, Cape Reinga after days of walking on the 3200 kilometre Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
Obesity treatment at zero cost
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Ten Cook Islanders will undergo a newer type of weight-loss procedure called the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty in Rarotonga, free of charge, next month.
9yo Puna back with her family
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
‘Questionable material’ found on travel companion’s phone, says Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Bid to stop arsons at 13 solar schools
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Thirteen schools have been assisted by the Bank of the South Pacific after solar lights were installed last month: nine in Rarotonga and four in Aitutaki.
Six weeks' prison for dangerous drink-driver
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Once bitten, twice shy surely isn’t a mantra repeat drink-driver Teutoba Ariu lives by.
Little Puna's homecoming
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Aitutaki girl Ngatupuna Raela has been released from US custody and is being flown home to her family, via New Zealand.
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