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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Day 61: James Talbot finds trail angels
Wednesday 3 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot continued his walk on to Rocks Hut following his 12.3 kilometre walk from Mount Rintoul to Slaty Hut.
Day 60: Talbot continues his walk, 73 days to go
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has 73 more days to walk the Te Araroa Trail on his mission to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre on Rarotonga.
Big drop in burglary cases
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Burglary cases in the Cook Islands have had a significant drop compared to the same period last year.
Huge welcome expected for Talbot in Wellington
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot is making his way to Wellington and is expected to be there on Friday this week.
Man remains in custody
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A man who faces several serious charges before the Cook Islands High Court was remanded in custody on Thursday.
Day 56: Talbot continues difficult track to Wellington
Monday 1 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot is on a difficult track along the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand as he continues to make his way to Wellington.
Traditional weaving inspires Paracord survival bracelets
Saturday 30 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Hot on the Rock
The art of weaving rauara and kikau baskets has inspired a young woman to weave paracord survival bracelets called AmiamiRarotonga in the Cook Islands.
Dengue cases jump to 24
Saturday 30 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
There are now 24 confirmed cases of dengue fever on Rarotonga - an increase of 14 over the last time the Ministry of Health released information on the number of people infected.
Cases discharged for schoolboys
Friday 29 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two high school students have had their cases discharged by the Cook Islands High Court and were sent off with a warning to behave and not to appear in court again.
Harassment claim: More time needed
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands police have confirmed that issues related to a harassment claim from a Fijian woman will need further clarification.
Cook Islands women MPs in forum meet
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Cook Islands women’s representation in Parliament is an encouraging sign of progress in the Pacific.
Day 54: 78 days to go
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has 78 more days left to walk the Te Araroa Trail to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga.
No sex-abuse complaint: Police
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands police have rejected claims of a sexual abuse complaint made to them by a Fijian woman who was recently reported missing on Rarotonga.
Day 53: Talbot goes boulder-hopping
Tuesday 26 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot continues his Creative Trail walk through the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand aiming to raise $300,000.
83 more days to go for Talbot
Monday 25 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has 83 more days to walk the Te Areroa Trail in New Zealand to complete the 3200 kilometres walk.
Paroled killer breaches conditions
Monday 25 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Convicted murderer Taimou Taverio has been ordered to come up for sentencing at the Cook Islands High Court if called upon at any time in the next three years after breaching conditions of his parole.
Meth case a first in Cooks
Friday 22 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The first methamphetamine case for the nation was brought before the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Dengue cases rise to 10
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Ten dengue cases have been confirmed by the Ministry of Health and there are another five probable cases are yet to be diagnosed.
Ash Wednesday on Raro
Thursday 7 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Students of Nukutere College and Saint Joseph’s Primary School gathered at the Saint Joseph’s Cathedral in Avarua to mark Ash Wednesday.
Court orders psychiatric assessment
Tuesday 5 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police prosecutors have been ordered by the Cook Islands High Court to obtain a psychiatric evaluation for Teremoana Saddler.