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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Driving, assault cases top court list
Monday 11 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A number of driving related and assault matters were brought before the Cook Islands High Court last Thursday.
Wright-Koteka at Waitangi Day celebrations
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
The High Commissioner of Cook Islands to New Zealand Elizabeth Wright-Koteka has been active in her role in representing the Cook Islands at the Waitangi Day commemorations.
'Unusual' court cases adjourned
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Defence counsel Mark Short has requested the court for the adjournment of what he calls two “unusual cases’’ in the Cook Islands High Court.
Man convicted for assaulting wife
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 36-year-old man has been convicted in the Cook Islands High Court for assaulting a female.
DAY 11: Talbot in Queenstown
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail hiker James Talbot has made it to his first major stop on his 3200- kilometre walk in New Zealand, the tourist mecca of Queenstown.
Day 10.5: So far 87 donors for Creative Centre
Friday 8 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot continues his 3200 kilometre walk in New Zealand along the Te Araroa Trail aiming to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga.
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.
