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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Officials seeking family connection to Commonwealth War Grave
Wednesday 24 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Families of six Cook Islands First World War soldiers are being requested to contact NZ officials in lead up to the dedication of the new Pacific Islands Memorial at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington this weekend.
Parliament this week
Wednesday 24 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
Briefs from this week's two-day sitting of Parliament.
Puna bids farewell with some words of advice
Wednesday 24 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
It was an emotional moment for former prime minister Henry Puna on Tuesday, as he bid farewell to Parliament while announcing his retirement as MP for Manihiki.
Police continue fight against illicit drugs
Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Community cooperation is crucial in the fight against illicit drugs, says the Cook Islands Police.
Puna turns focus to Forum
Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
Manihiki MP Henry Puna is looking forward to assuming the top Pacific Islands Forum role after the High Court dismissed the charter flight case that saw him facing fraud charges.
No conspiracy shown between Brown and Puna: Chief Justice
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC yesterday dismissed the charges filed against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna at the High Court yesterday.
Case dismissed
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna were yesterday relieved and overjoyed with the High Court’s decision to dismiss charges levelled against them in a private prosecution.
Judge dismisses case against PM Brown and Puna
Friday 19 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A High Court Judge has dismissed a private prosecution case against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former PM & incoming Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna, clearing the two of fraud charges.
Defence argues it has no case to answer to during charter flight trial
Friday 19 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The fate of the high-profile charter flight trial will be known today when the Chief Justice delivers his ruling on a no case to answer submission from defence.
‘Negotiation’ text messages presented in Court during charter flight trial
Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Text messages and mobile calls between Prime Minister Mark Brown and his deputy Robert Tapaitau in the aftermath of the 2018 General Elections were presented in the High Court yesterday.
Former Govt MP was medical referral, court hears during charter flight case
Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A former MP from the governing Cook Islands Party was a medical referral in the charter flight that picked up Independent MP Robert Tapaitau from Penrhyn.
Chartered flight was for ‘medical referral’
Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
One of the chartered flights in the aftermath of the June 14, 2018 General Election was for medical referral, defence lawyer Kieran Raftery QC told the High Court yesterday.
‘Politicians always want to push boundaries’
Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A former Clerk of Parliament told the High Court yesterday during the high-profile charter flight case he would not have signed any documents for the approval of flights to pick the newly-elected MPs from the Pa Enua after the 2018 elections.
Teen banned from driving
Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A 17-year-old has been disqualified from driving or holding a drivers’ licence in the Cook Islands for two years.
Key witness takes stand in charter flight case
Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Former deputy Clerk of Parliament Helen Maunga claimed she was pressured to arrange a charter flight by Finance Minister Mark Brown, now the country’s Prime Minister, in 2018. The case continues today in Cook Islands High Court.
Four denied bail for alleged drug sales
Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The four men who are facing charges of money laundering and selling cannabis have been denied bail.
‘Count yourself fortunate’
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
A former staff, who admitted to conspiring to defraud the Cook Islands Police, has been sentenced to two years’ probation with the first nine months on community service.
School focuses on basic life skills
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
St Joseph’s School is focusing on developing the life skills of its students by teaching them ei making skills and introducing them to traditional games.
Suspended police officer takes stand in brawl trial
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The criminal jury trial of a suspended police officer who is alleged to have assaulted a young father in 2019 continued at the High Court yesterday before Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC.
Cop brawl trial starts
Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Video footage of a police officer punching a handcuffed man outside an Avarua fast food outlet was presented as evidence in a criminal jury trial at the High Court on Wednesday.
