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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Mauke switches to solar energy
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
A dozen solar power stations are now running across the islands since Mauke became the latest to convert to the renewable energy system.
Preschool teachers confronted by erratic meth mums
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
“I picked up a child for kindy at one time and the child looked like she was not cleaned the night before. She sat on the car seat, looking like she was not there. Food was hanging on her face.”
Editorial: Govt must power secondhand electric car market
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Opinion
Want to lobby a minister? Just hang around outside Te Aponga. Because there is only one place to charge their brand new Hyundai Ioniq Elite cars, and it’s up by the power station.
Resort takes action after stray dog attacks boy
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Security at The Rarotongan warn, we will catch these dogs and get them put down.
$19.62: The price of prosecution
Monday 1 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A sick 60-year-old man has appeared in court charged with theft – for stealing $19.62 of food from the supermarket.
Cleaning rubbish to beat rise in fever
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The rise of dengue fever has given new momentum to community clean-up programmes.
Talbot's new call: Keep the money coming
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
After being back on the island for a week, Creative Trail fundraiser James Talbot is eager to get the ball rolling again.
'He was shot in the back' – grieving owner
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
There’s community alarm with three dogs shot and more going missing.
Young woman granted bail
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A burglary reoffender was allowed bail and given a stern warning by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi at the High Court.
Ambulance driver double drink limit
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Man disqualified after drunken crash. An ambulance driver at Rarotonga Hospital has been disqualified from driving after smashing into a power pole near the Empire Cinema.
New support to protect porous islands borders
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
New Zealand will support the Cooks to control the remote coastlines of Aitutaki and the vulnerable Pa Enua. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration admits it has had difficulties delivering immigration services over the past three years.
Big resorts must tighten up security
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Security guards are calling on hotels to take more responsibility for their guests’ safety.
Bashing is a tragic end to Christmas party
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A Christmas party turned vicious when an ex-con smashed a partygoer’s head into the wall and window of a beach house.
12yo girl punched in the head
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Julia Kajer wanted to punish her primary-aged sister for not doing her daily chore. So she pulled her hair, punched her in the head and slapped her around the face.
Be vigilant of dengue virus, warns doctor
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
A doctor is calling for public vigilance as the numbers of dengue cases continue to rise. Dr Teariki Noovao says though the virus has been under control, the country is not out of the woods yet.
Joining the 390 Million Club
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Derek Fox never saw the mosquito that bit him – but he is one of nearly 70 people thought to have contracted dengue fever in Rarotonga and Aitutaki this year. He tells his story.
Accused burglar remanded behind bars
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young woman facing a burglary charge was remanded in custody after the court was told she had no known place of residence.
Flu vaccines running low
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
There aren’t enough flu vaccine doses in the country for the sick, elderly and vulnerable – but there were enough to give every MP a jab. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
Puna looks back at pearl farming
Monday 24 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Prime minister Henry Puna (pictured) hopes to return to the lagoons of his youth and watch future generations experience the wonders and riches of the oceans, as part of a sustainable Blue Pacific.
Men out on bail without psych test
Monday 24 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Clients of lawyer Norman George who have been in custody awaiting psychiatric assessment were granted bail at the High Court last week.
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