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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Ex-DPM appeals ‘excessive sentence’, hearing date set
Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The appeal against the sentence of former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau is scheduled to be heard on July 4.
Five months prison for Aitutaki indecent assault, other charges
Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who was convicted for 12 separate offences including indecent assault has been sentenced to five months imprisonment.
Probation for repeat offender
Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The fourth accused in a Nikao brawl incident on January 28 this year has been sentenced to 12 months’ probation.
Assault case adjourned, JP warns on witness contact
Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A diversion could be considered for an assault on a female case where the accused is currently employed in Australia.
Two dogs dead in possible poisoning attack
Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A pet owner feels viciously targeted after their pets were found dead yesterday morning, believing the attack was premeditated.
Vodafone Cook Islands plans power upgrade after backup system failure
Tuesday 23 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Technology
A power supply issue at Vodafone Cook Islands’ Aroa Station disrupted the telecommunication company’s services in the country on Saturday morning.
Four motorbikes stolen, only one recovered in pieces
Tuesday 23 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
The Cook Islands Police reported a generally peaceful weekend, with the exception of an increase in stolen motorbikes and concerning driving behaviour.
Seasonal spike in skin infections
Tuesday 23 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health has seen 106 patients who have had some skin infection from the beginning of the year until early April.
Tupapa Clinic to undergo asbestos removal, dental and health care services to relocate
Tuesday 23 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Dental and Primary Health Care services will temporarily be relocated in June as work will be carried out at the Tupapa Primary Care and Outpatient building to remove building materials containing asbestos.
Constitution Amendment Bill public consultations planned for Pa Enua
Monday 22 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
The Parliamentary Select Committee handling the three Constitution Amendment Bills is planning to conduct public consultations for Ngaputoru- Mitiaro, Atiu and Mauke.
Young tennis stars earn medals
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
Tennis Cook Islands junior development team returned home this week with two gold and a bronze medal from the East Pacific Qualifiers held in Tahiti last weekend.
Secrecy and legal doubts cloud Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 has been the talk of the town since it was revealed a week ago that the proposed Cook Islands legislation, drafted by a US-based company, could validate hacking into any account or system in the world.
‘Rowdy tourist’ bailed, told to seek legal advice
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An intoxicated tourist who was held in custody earlier this week has been advised to seek legal advice after her case was adjourned to April 24.
Driver, 52, to be questioned after fatal Nikao crash
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Police will be talking to the 52-year-old pickup truck driver who is alleged to have struck a motorcyclist, causing her death, in Nikao on Wednesday morning.
CICA bolsters coaching staff
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) has appointed former Samoan international Ian West as its New Zealand development officer and national team’s assistant coach.
Northern Cooks hit by dry spell, southern group could be next
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands’ northern islands faced dry conditions last month, while the south may experience similar dryness in April-June and the north could see wet weather.
Woman jailed for repeated breaches
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A young woman who is seen by the court to have had a disturbing pattern of behaviour for reoffending has been sentenced to around four weeks in jail.
Man gets four-year prison sentence for raping a minor
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 22-year-old man was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison for raping a minor.
Asbestos removal project nears completion, disposal pending
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
A $400,000 project to remove asbestos from a government building in Avarua is nearing completion, but there is no decision yet on how to dispose of the harmful fibres.
CISNOC representatives gain valuable insights at ONOC General Assembly
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham, senior vice president Romani Katoa and acting secretary general Owen Lewis attended the annual Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) General Assembly held in Nadi, Fiji last month.
