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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Marumaru Atua: Much more than a canoe
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
It was a day of mixed emotions. After 19 days at sea, the vaka Marumaru Atua was yesterday welcomed by the government and people of the Cook Islands.
Day 130: Step up! Support calls as walker braves storms
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A Cook Islands endurance walker is braving massive storms as he tried to complete the last few days of walking the length of New Zealand.
Disqualified drunks breaching bans
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
“Licences for broad welfare reasons to do with work and support for their families”
Policeman banging on families'
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An officer is abusing his position by repeatedly checking on alleged offenders – lawyer
'Cruel' to disqualify drink drivers
Thursday 6 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Drink drivers’ mandatory 12 month disqualification has been put under the spotlight, after an airport fire engine driver lost his licence.
Social Centre is not a rubbish tip
Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Those using the Social Centre area in Arorangi are urged to take responsibility and stop using it as a waste dumping ground.
Budget: 'Less chance for scrutiny'
Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The cavalier way this government approaches its responsibilities in authorising the expenditure of public revenues would be unacceptable anywhere else in the democratic world where representative and responsible government is practised.
Day 128: Talbot walks into storm, end in sight
Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Just a week to go and Creative Trail walker James Talbot will be reuniting with his family.
Music fans left crying for more
Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
The Queen of the night Adina Thembi gave a heart rocking performance at the Hula Bar on Monday night – and left fans wanting more.
Talbot: 10-days to complete walk
Tuesday 4 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has less than ten days left to complete his mission of raising $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga.
Reoffender pleads for leniency
Tuesday 4 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man who has been remanded in police custody cried out seeking leniency at the High Court on Thursday.
MoE advisor wins poetry award
Saturday 1 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Hot on the Rock
Ministry of Education’s learning and teaching advisor Jessica Le Bas has been awarded the prestigious Sarah Boom Poetry prize 2019, New Zealand’s richest poetry award.
Deadly flu virus detected in Cooks
Saturday 1 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Two cases of influenza A which has caused deaths in Australia and New Zealand have been reported in the Cook Islands.
Foreign Affairs works to extricate girl
Saturday 1 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working closely with both New Zealand and the United States government officials to resolve the controversial detainment of a nine-year old Cook Islands girl in the US.
Water disinfection explained
Saturday 1 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Entertainment, Local, National, Weekend
Do we need to disinfect our drinking water? Several reports have highlighted the need to improve the quality of the drinking water throughout the Cook Islands – Rarotonga and the Pa Enua. In Rarotonga work has started on the provision of a more robust supply of water with better distribution and increased water storage for times of drought.
Frequent offender imprisoned
Friday 31 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Jonathan Elisa, 21, was sentenced to three years in prison when he was convicted of 13 criminal charges in the high court last Wednesday.
'Absolute menace' disqualified from driving
Friday 31 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Judge Judith Potter has sentenced Wilfred Dauvois to three years’ disqualification of his driver’s licence stating that he is a menace on the road.
'Stop it now, speak up': social media
Friday 31 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
More revealing comments have been raised on social media regarding methamphetamine (meth) issues in the Cook Islands.
Marumaru Atua crew in high spirits
Friday 31 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The vaka Marumaru Atua is moving further east towards the Cook Islands, according to the crews’ journal updates they hope they are moving towards home waters.
Court orders psychiatric test
Thursday 30 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man who is always damaging his family property has been remanded in custody for a psychiatric assessment.
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