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ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
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Diaspora dismayed over lack of Te Maeva Nui livestream
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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Court: Possible diversion
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Crown Law has suggested a diversion could be confirmed by April 30 for Alberio Lazaro and Aaron Junior William, who are currently facing charges of fighting in a public place.
Jet ski vandalism forces water sports business to cancel tours
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, National
A Muri-based water sports tourism business was shocked to discover their jet skis were vandalised over the weekend, forcing them to cancel tours. Police are investigating the matter.
Cook Islands athletes depart for World Cross Country Championships
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands will have two athletes participating in the World Athletics Cross Country Championship in Belgrade, Serbia, Europe this weekend.
AKTT Atiu youths to host fishing competition this Easter
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National, Outer Islands
The Atiu branch of Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) programme has already begun the year activating their community and assisting around the island whenever and wherever they can.
Police investigate break-in at USP Cook Islands campus
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Cook Islands Police is investigating an alleged break-in at the University of the South Pacific Cook Islands campus yesterday.
Nightclub brawler fined $3k for injuring security guard
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man who was involved in a brawl at the Rehab Nightclub in November last year was ordered to pay a $2000 fine and $1000 in compensation to a security guard who was injured from the incident.
Water contamination in petrol affects vehicles on Rarotonga
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Six vehicles are being inspected for damage believed to have been caused by water contamination in petrol provided by a local supplier.
Drunk driver convicted after crashing rental car into creek
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The 43-year-old driver, who drove a rental car off the Nikao seawall and into a creek, has been convicted and ordered to pay $9000 in reparations to the rental company.
Consultant ordered to pay over $9k after careless driving incident
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A consultant employed by Maritime Cook Islands was ordered to pay a $9309 restitution after being discharged for a driving-related matter.
Expat worker discharged without conviction after long delay
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A foreign worker, who was expected to be sentenced for a 2022 careless driving causing injury charge, has been discharged without conviction.
Temperature soars to 32.9°C as marine heatwave lingers
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands is experiencing its warmest weather of the year due to a marine heatwave, but the forecast predicts a return to normal weather patterns next month.
Former DPM and senior civil servants to serve prison time
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Former Cook Islands deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau and two former senior government officials, Ngatokorua Puna and his wife Diane Charlie-Puna, were taken to Arorangi Prison yesterday morning after receiving prison sentences.
Ex-Deputy PM, civil servants jailed for public funds fraud
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
The former deputy prime minister and two former senior civil servants have been handed prison sentences for fraudulently using $70,000 in public funds.
Guilty trio to be sentenced for $70k fraud
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The former deputy prime minister and two former senior civil servants will be sentenced today after being convicted of fraudulently using $70,000 in public funds.
$10 minimum wage urged to address high cost of living
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The panel reviewing the minimum wage has been asked to consider the living conditions of the most vulnerable, grassroots people when compiling their final recommendation for the new minimum wage rate.
May deadline for Bill to regulate smoking, vaping
Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament
A new Public Health Bill granting Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health the power to regulate smoking and vaping in the Cook Islands will be presented to Parliament in May.
Residents concerned about high power bills despite explanation
Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga resident is calling for government intervention to improve power bill readings or introduce another provider to create competition.
Warriors edge GAT in Touch thriller
Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The 2024 Cook Islands Touch open men’s and women’s preliminary rounds of competition will conclude on Monday with top four teams heading into playoffs to be held on Easter Monday.
Driver found guilty of causing injury through careless driving
Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The driver of a tourist bus that crashed in Rarotonga in late December, 2022 has been convicted for careless driving causing injury.
Wichman decides against petition
Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Party candidate has decided against filing a petition for the Penrhyn seat after earlier saying her team was reviewing the election process and roll following the by-election on Tuesday last week.