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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
No prison for assault on police
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Ngametua Tiatoa escaped a prison sentence after he was convicted on a charge of assaulting a police officer.
Chiropractor returns to island
Friday 25 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Qualified New Zealand chiropractor Dr Chad Esaiah has arrived back on Rarotonga for a brief stay.
Start of big challenge nears for Talbot
Friday 25 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot is inspiring a lot of people even before beginning the challenge of walking the 3200-kiloemtre length of New Zealand to raise funds for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga.
Catechists end training on Raro
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A two-week catechist-training workshop hosted at the Saint Joseph’s Cathedral this month successfully ended on Sunday.
Puna champions renewable energy
Wednesday 16 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has explained to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) conference in Abu Dhabi, why he believes renewables are the energy solution for the Cook Islands.
Volunteers prove their worth
Wednesday 16 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Takitumu’s volunteer police officers were kept busy over the Christmas and New Year’s period working diligently to keep the area’s roads free of dangerous and reckless drivers.
Weather stations installed in the northern group
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
A team of four from the Cook Islands Meteorological Service deployed to the outer islands and have now successfully installed automatic weather stations. Cook Islands Meteorological Services (CIMS) director, Arona Ngari said the team installed the Climate Information Early Warning System (CLEWS) at the Manihiki, Rakahanga and Pukapuka stations late last year.
CI to meet renewable energy goal: PM
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says the Cook Islands is committed to meet the country’s goal of 100 per cent renewable power in 2020, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Twitter page.
Maori medicine video a hit
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Hot on the Rock
Nooroa Baker has shared the process of making vairakau ati or the bone medicine, a natural treatment for bone fractures, in a short video supported by the “We are Young Pacific Leaders” and “Cultural Vistas” group.
Man given interim name suppression
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man charged with having sexual intercourse with a female without her consent has been granted interim name suspension.
Charge acquittal prompts strong warning from JP
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young woman acquitted on a charge of fighting in a public place was warned not to appear in the Cook Islands High Court again.
Assault case adjourned for decision
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
James Kavakura, who has been charged for one count of assault on a female, will have his case decided the Cook Islands High Court on January 17.
Walking NZ for Creative Centre
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
On January 28, 2019, good Samaritan James Talbot will begin conquering Te Araroa – the trail that runs from one end of New Zealand to the other.
Vaka hull given special welcome to New Zealand
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A small welcome ceremony was held at the Ports of Auckland on the morning of January 9 for the port hull of the Vaka Marumaru Atua.
CI youth at Auckland conference
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Young Cook Islanders are among 970 youths from The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints at a five-day conference in Auckland, New Zealand this week.
Airport's TB video to raise awareness
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
A tuberculosis awareness television programme screened at Rarotonga International Airport is an educational tool to raise awareness about the need for visitors to be mindful of the dangers of TB.
Assault costs bar patron $300 fine
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man charged with assaulting a person at a bar in Arorangi, was convicted and fined $300 when he appeared before Justice of Peace Georgina Williams at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
JP has warning for EBA defendants
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Eleven people charged with driving with excess breath alcohol appeared before Justice of Peace Georgina Williams at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Nukutere looks forward to rebuild
Thursday 10 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Nukutere College is focused this year on the reconstruction of classrooms that were destroyed by a fire in 2013.
Call to take tough stand on violence
Monday 7 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Women’s Counselling Centre, Punanga Tauturu Inc is calling on the High Court to take a stronger stance on cases involving charges of assault on a female.