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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
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.
Man escapes prison term
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who was charged with two counts of assault on a female and one count of breaching a police safety order has escaped a prison sentence at the Cook Islands High Court.
Hosking-Ellis back from Pacific women's anti-violence meeting
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Council for Women president Rebecca Hosking-Ellis recently returned from the 8th Regional Meeting of the Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence Against Women (PWNAVAW).
Maru new MMR chief
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Pamela Maru is the new secretary for Ministry of Marine Resources in the Cook Islands.
Day Five: Talbot 130 kilometres in
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
JAMES Talbot has completed 130 kilometres so far in his ultra-marathon walk for the Rarotonga Creative Centre fundraiser.
Road toll too high: Commissioner
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The toll of road fatalities in the Cook Islands remains high for a small community, says the Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava.
Day Four: Two days ahead of schedule
Friday 1 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot is two days ahead of schedule for the Rarotonga Creative Centre fundraiser, walking the Te Araroa Trail of 3200 kilometres in New Zealand.
'Be responsible' police tell pupils
Friday 1 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Students traveling to and from school must not take driving responsibilities lightly.
Fond memories of crash victim
Friday 1 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The motorcycle rider who died from injuries he received in an early Wednesday morning crash has been described by his employer as a star performer.
Mediation centre to benefit country
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands could benefit from a mediation centre to deal with civil disputes, according to legal experts.
Nikao crash claims rider
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man is believed to have died following a motorbike accident in the early hours of yesterday morning.
NZ family thanks SPCA shelter
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Vaine Sa’u and her family went out of their way to visit the animal shelter earlier this month and found themselves greeted warmly by the SPCA team.
PTI has courts in its sights
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The Women’s Counselling Centre in Rarotonga has put its foot down and will review orders from the Cook Islands High Court in regards to domestic violence matters.
Talbot begins his 3200km journey
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has begun his Creative Trail Walk that will take him the length of New Zealand to raise funds for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga.
