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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Motorcyclist fined $500 for dangerous driving, speeding
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A motorcyclist who was reported for dangerous driving and speeding last week has been convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $500.
Court briefs
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Defence counsel Norman George has elected for three Justices of the Peace trial for his client Sina Sostris Daniel.
Lindsay appointed to World Netball Strategic Development Fund Panel
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands (NCI) executive board member Jason Lindsay has been appointed to the Strategic Development Fund Panel for World Netball members.
Marine biologist says El Nino may be behind Penrhyn Island fish kill
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Weather
Hundreds of milkfish were found dead in a pond in Penrhyn Island, possibly due to a combination of low pressure, heat and lack of oxygen in the water caused by El Nino, says a marine biologist.
Tapaitau, Puna to appeal against ‘excessive’ sentence
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The lawyer representing incarcerated former Cook Islands deputy prime minister has indicated that he will be filing an application to appeal the sentencing.
Vaiimene appointed new director of Cook Islands Meteorological Service
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Former senior meteorological observer Maara Vaiimene has been appointed the new director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service. Vaiimene commenced the top role on March 25.
Repeat offender sentenced for brutal assault on ex-partner
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro sentenced a man to four months imprisonment for nine counts of assaulting a woman.
Court briefs
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Tamatoa Tetupuorongo Ariki Albert Henry Nicholas who is facing charges of common assault and intent to injure has pleaded guilty.
Mass milkfish die-off in Penrhyn raises concerns
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weather
Residents of Penrhyn island are investigating the cause of a large die-off of milkfish in a local fish pond, suspecting it is related to recent extreme heat and low oxygen levels in the water.
Tennis aims to serve up interest
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
As a pathway to increasing the interest of tennis among the younger generation, Tennis Cook Islands, through the support of ANZ Bank, has been hosting school programmes for primary school students in Rarotonga.
Cook Islands Met Service staff bolster climate knowledge through workshop
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service staff were part of a successful climate information workshop held a week ago.
Court briefs
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman appearing through an audio-visual link from Manihiki has been given time to find a lawyer. Ngatamaine Pupuke appeared before Justice of the Peace Nadine Newnham for four counts of theft as a servant.
GAT, set and going for title
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Cook Islands Touch Association’s open competition final fixtures are complete, with GAT ready to defend their men’s title.
Catholics remember Jesus’ sacrifice on Good Friday
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Catholics in Rarotonga observed Good Friday yesterday by praying the Stations of the Cross, mourning the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Resort champions sustainability through coral planting initiative
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, Go Local, National
A resort in Aitutaki is actively engaged in a coral planting initiative to restore and preserve the health of their lagoon’s marine ecosystem.
Repeat offender gets probation sentence for stealing lemons
Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A repeat offender received a 12-month probation sentence with community service for stealing lemons and failing to report to the police station.
Parliament upskills government agencies on Cabinet submissions
Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
Cook Islands Parliament hosted a one-day training for government agencies boosting their knowledge on how they can produce high-quality Cabinet submissions.
Aitutaki suspect in Cook Islands cyberbullying probe
Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National, Technology
Cook Islands police are investigating complaints of cyberbullying targeting teenagers and are seeking legal advice as their laws don’t explicitly address cyberbullying.
Touch finals set for Easter Monday
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Three finalists have been confirmed for next week’s Cook Islands Touch Association Open Competition showdown.
Court: Suspended sentence
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Well-known to the court for his previous conviction, Justice of the Peace John Whitta said he would not consider Travel Tuaputa’s previous record as it was not similar to the current offence.