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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
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.
Assault charge brings $350 fine for visitor
Friday 4 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A visitor to Rarotonga charged with common assault was received a $350 fine when he appeared before Justice of Peace John Whitta at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Traditional arts provide for children
Thursday 12 January 2017 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features, Go Local, Local
Keeping alive the traditional Cook Islands art of making tivaevae and pareu, 46-year-old Matakeu Katuke recalls the days when she treasured the skill handed down to her by her elders.
Call to respect ban on fishing in reserve
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
Matatapu Ru Samuel, the speaker for the Kau Mono o Manava Nui Mataiapo, has called on the people of Rarotonga to not disturb the ra’ui area at the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa.
Miss Earth contestant securely anchored in community values
Wednesday 28 September 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, Local
I FIRST met Allanah Herman-Edgar a little over a year ago.
Apii Avarua's oldest pupil looks back
Saturday 10 September 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane
AS APII Avarua counts down to its centennial celebration, bonfires and the flying of the British flag, the Union Jack is what the oldest surviving student of Apii Avarua recalls the most from her school days.
Date's passion for helping others
Thursday 21 July 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Rally of support for cyclone victims
Monday 29 February 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
There was plenty of emotion among members of Fijian community over the weekend when Cook Islanders came out in large numbers to support a big fundraiser to help people affected by Cyclone Winston.
Defendant bailed on four charges
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
TALIMEAHLAHI Tuileila was granted bail after appearing before Justice of Peace Carmen Temata on four charges in the Cook Islands High Court on February 18.