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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
More warnings after seawall crash
Friday 22 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A female driver was admitted to the Rarotonga Hospital after sustaining head injuries during a crash at the seawall in Nikao around 2am on Wednesday.
Operation Namu to fight dengue
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Four cases of dengue have been recently confirmed in Rarotonga. This follows the diagnosis of dengue three weeks ago in a visitor who arrived from French Polynesia.
Day 15: Talbot completes 336 kilometres
Thursday 14 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail fundraiser, James Talbot has hiked 336 kilometres in the past 16 days.
300 roses flown in for lovers
Thursday 14 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
More than 300 roses will be delivered around Rarotonga to mark today’s much-anticipated romantic Valentine’s Day.
Team monitors mosquito breeding grounds
Wednesday 13 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
With the recent heavy rain, the Ministry of Health has made an effort to increase surveillance activities on mosquito breeding places around the island.
Day 14: Talbot hopes for the best
Wednesday 13 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
However, Talbot hopes for the best and strives to complete his journey for the Creative Learning Centre back in Rarotonga.
DAY 13: $6400 raised so far for Creative Centre
Tuesday 12 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail fundraiser James Talbot has so far raised more than $6400 towards the Creative Learning Centre in Rarotonga.
Driving, assault cases top court list
Monday 11 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A number of driving related and assault matters were brought before the Cook Islands High Court last Thursday.
Wright-Koteka at Waitangi Day celebrations
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
The High Commissioner of Cook Islands to New Zealand Elizabeth Wright-Koteka has been active in her role in representing the Cook Islands at the Waitangi Day commemorations.
'Unusual' court cases adjourned
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Defence counsel Mark Short has requested the court for the adjournment of what he calls two “unusual cases’’ in the Cook Islands High Court.
Man convicted for assaulting wife
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 36-year-old man has been convicted in the Cook Islands High Court for assaulting a female.
DAY 11: Talbot in Queenstown
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail hiker James Talbot has made it to his first major stop on his 3200- kilometre walk in New Zealand, the tourist mecca of Queenstown.
Day 10.5: So far 87 donors for Creative Centre
Friday 8 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot continues his 3200 kilometre walk in New Zealand along the Te Araroa Trail aiming to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga.
Day 10: Talbot adjusts to nature, walk continues
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot says he is now adjusting to nature and the groove of things as he continues his Creative Trail Feb 2019 walk in New Zealand.
Bail ends with new charge
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Okotai Rongo Rae, who was granted bail a week ago has been remanded in custody for contempt of court.
One dengue case on Raro
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The Health ministry has confirmed there is at least one case of dengue fever on Rarotonga.
Day Nine: 80 donors so far for Creative Centre fundraiser
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has acknowledged the number of people who have so far donated towards the Creative Centre’s respite care units in Rarotonga.
Resort staff gather for memorial
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Many gathered at the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa on Sunday for the memorial service of the resort’s two staff members who recently passed away.
Drink-driver jailed for week
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Turua Kita was convicted and sentenced at the Cook Islands High Court to one week in prison.
Day Eight: Safety fears on trail
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
On day eight of his Creative Trail journey, James Talbot was on route to Princhester Hut, as part of his 3200 kilometres walk of the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.