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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Court briefs
Monday 6 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman who was convicted of common assault has received a suspended six-month sentence.
Super mum: Young mum shares her journey of motherhood
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Other Sports, Weekend
Young mothers face challenges every day, and local rugby league player Sunielia Tom’s message is to live in the moment, avoid stressing yourself out, be patient with your child, and find strength in prayer.
Battle of the season: Bears and Eels clash for the grand final spot
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition premier men’s semifinal between defending champions Arorangi Bears and Minor Premiership holders Avatiu Nikao Eels promises to be an exciting and intense clash.
Court briefs
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A number of court matters were presided over by Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Cook Islands vape ban threatens livelihoods, says business owner
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A small business supplier of imitation tobacco products including vape is calling on Te Marae Ora Ministry for Health to consider reviewing the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024.
High hopes for chronic patients
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The law legalising medicinal cannabis is set to come into effect this month, requiring patients to have prescriptions and drugs to be imported from New Zealand or Australia.
Man jailed for stabbing ‘off duty’ police officer
Friday 3 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who stabbed a police officer and assaulted a tourist in Avarua, Rarotonga, in May last year has been sentenced to one year and two months in jail.
Man recently sentenced for assault faces new charges, remanded
Friday 3 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who was recently sentenced for assaulting a female has been charged and remanded in custody for a similar offence.
Proposed vaping ban: $1 million fine for businesses breaching ban
Friday 3 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament
A proposed ban on all imitation tobacco products, including vape/e-cigarettes, is included in the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024 which will be tabled in Parliament this month.
Man sentenced to probation for kicking pregnant niece
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A court matter that had been ongoing since 2021 involving a man kicking his pregnant niece in the stomach came to an end yesterday after the defendant was sentenced to 22 months of probation.
Inmate pleads not guilty to assault at prison
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An inmate accused of assaulting a fellow inmate at the Arorangi Corrective Services facility with intent to injure has pleaded not guilty.
Telco company launches money transfer service to Fiji
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, National, Regional, Technology
The launch of Vodafone Cook Islands’ E-Moni transfer service has been welcomed by many who frequently send money to Fiji.
Out-of-season threats - Met Office warns of continued weather effects
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The Met Office is advising public to stay informed about weather forecasts even though the cyclone season is over, as cyclones can still form outside the season and out-of-season weather effects are expected.
Pick-up truck driver granted bail in fatal motorcycle crash
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Alcohol has been ruled out as a contributing factor in the case of a pick-up truck driver who is alleged to have struck a 60-year-old motorcyclist causing her death on April 17.
Former Vodafone employee convicted of stealing $91,000
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National, Technology
A woman has been convicted of theft as a servant for making false entries in a telecommunications company’s account, defrauding them of over $91,000.
Driver charged in Cook Islands’ first road fatality
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A pick-up truck driver who allegedly struck a 60-year-old motorcyclist on April 17 has been charged with dangerous driving causing death. He is expected to appear in court today.
NZ disc jockey convicted on drug charges after guilty plea
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A New Zealand DJ (disc jockey) who was arrested on September 6 last year for bringing cocaine and cannabis to Rarotonga has been convicted after pleading guilty to all charges.
Puaikura Fire Brigade responds to weekend crash with new equipment
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Apart from attending to fire calls around the island, the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade attended a crash call over the weekend and is looking forward to improving their response time with the new station.
Court briefs
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A number of matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane at the High Court in Rarotonga via an audio-visual link on Friday.
Vaping among children prompts proposal to raise smoking age
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Ministry of Health proposes to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21 and implement new measures on imitation tobacco products like vape and e-cigarettes to reduce smoking rates in the country.