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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Agriculture career expo for younger students
Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Apii Rutaki, Arorangi, St Joseph’s School and Te Uki Ou will be visiting the Ministry of Agriculture offices this week to gain some knowledge of how the ministry works, career opportunities and the importance of agriculture.
Suspect to appear in court on Thursday
Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A man who is alleged to have stolen a pig days before the Woo’s Store armed robbery matter will appear in Court this week.
Waiting patiently for border to open
Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cate Walker, who started the campaign to restore the Nikao Cemetery in Panama - the last resting place of many Cook Islands soldiers from World War One - is hoping that borders will be open soon.
Alleged fourth offender in shop robbery granted bail
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Justice of the Peace John Whitta granted bail to alleged fourth offender of the Woo’s Store armed robbery, on strict conditions.
Pooch perfect! Dog groomer at your service
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local
Keeping your dogs healthy by brushing their teeth, cleaning their ears, trimming their nails and brushing their coats is essential but it can never be easy. For Victoria Teio, her dog grooming business ‘Kuri Cutts’ can do all this for you.
Laws to keep litterers away
Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
With plans to establish the Nikao Social Centre area as a park, laws and regulations aligning with the National Environment Services will soon be implemented.
Accused admits wrongdoing in police defraud case
Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
One of the four accused of conspiring to defraud the Cook Islands Police has pleaded guilty.
Fourth robbery accused to appear in court
Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The fourth alleged offender suspected to have been involved in an alleged armed robbery of Woo’s Store in Tikioki, is expected to appear in court today.
Punanga Nui Market ‘pumping’
Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Punanga Nui Market fees will remain free for vendors during the week from Monday to Friday, says market manager William Taripo.
University’s local student body wants resolution
Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Regional
The local student body of the University of the South Pacific has put their trust in the principles of good governance of the University to solve its internal issues.
Dengue outbreak confirmed
Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Members of the public are being urged to avoid mosquito bites during the daytime - particularly at dusk and dawn – after a new dengue outbreak in the Cook Islands was declared by Te Marae Ora health ministry.
University saga takes new twist
Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Regional
The University of the South Pacific’s Cook Islands campus director hopes member countries will come together and put extreme pressure on the Fijian Government after shock deportation of their vice chancellor.
Badminton gets off to flying start
Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
This week’s Badminton World Federation Development and Shuttle kicked off despite the heavy rain on Monday.
Health ministry seeks updated personal information
Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora has confirmed that the process of updating personal information does not involve gathering individual passport details.
Alleged aggravated robbers denied bail
Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Two of the three accused of aggravated robbery will be in police custody until the next adjournment, while the youngest of the group is on bail.
Cook Islander Pero fires up for Apprentice NZ show
Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
It would seem that plans to semi-retire and relax after many years of hard work and huge success is not on the cards just yet for Mike Pero.
Police nab robbery suspects
Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police Service received praised for swift action leading to arrests of suspects in Woo’s Store robbery.
Elderly care centre remains in limbo
Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Are Pa Metua will continue shifting their belongings from the Airport Authority premises to the home of coordinator of the centre Moana-O-Liliuokalani Marsters today.
Capturing rare weather phenomenon
Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service yesterday managed to capture a rare weather phenomenon called radiation fog.
Beddoes’ brilliance
Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance runner Alex Beddoes started his 2021 campaign with an important win in New Zealand.
