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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu

Suppressing discussion is the problem

Monday 8 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Opinion

Everywhere one looks these days, the world seems to be moving away from debate on contentious subjects and toward demands that those who have unpopular opinions - or even just ask impertinent questions - be forcibly silenced.

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Man fears being in custody

Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Justice of Peace John Whitta has stated that conditions in a prison compound may be hard, but inmates still need to be treated well.


Water team checks intakes

Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Infrastructure Cook Islands is advising the public that a water team has been working at intake sites around Rarotonga to ensure that supply resumes to normalcy this week.


Met staff at weather training in Hawaii

Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather

Cook Islands Meteorological Services staff members attended a training for weather and communication systems in Hawaii earlier this week.

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Three years' jail for ex-teacher

Friday 5 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Former school teacher Tyronne Weerasinghe, 54, was sentenced to three and half years’ imprisonment by the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.


Brown and Arioka in agriculture meet

Friday 5 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Minister for Agriculture Rose Brown and Secretary Patrick Arioka attended the inaugural Agriculture Meeting that was held in Fiji this week.

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DAY 64: Talbot finally in Wellington

Friday 5 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Creative Trail hiker James Talbot has finally made it to Wellington.


DAY 62: Talbot completes South Island walk

Thursday 4 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

James Talbot will be on a ferry to Wellington today after completing his Creative Trail Walk in the South Island of New Zealand.

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Legal position to be decided

Thursday 4 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

The Crown Law Office and two main political parties in the Cook Islands is expected to advise the court today on the legal positions required in a petition matter filed against Te-Hani Brown.


Snowbird continues in Tupapa

Wednesday 3 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Snowbird will continue its laundry business in Tupapa, as long as it can do so without affecting the business of another company located in the area.


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.

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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.

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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.

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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.


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