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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Tuna tagging success relies on the industry
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Pacific Community (SPC) has completed a critical expedition to monitor the health of the world’s largest tuna fishery in the Western and Central Pacific which includes the Cook Islands.
Driver claims asthma attack led to crash
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Blood specimen has been sought from the driver of a truck that smashed into a Te Aponga Uira (power) pole on Sunday night.
Ruta Mave.: 'Nice guys can win'
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: We need leaders who understand and listen to us, who represent our needs and can walk in our shoes.
William Foster: Disqualification due to false start
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
With the closure of the Games it is now up to each sports code to look at the positives and negatives of their code.
Historic visit
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Last week the Cook Islands Girl Guides celebrated their 92nd anniversary. Eighty-five years ago, they were visited in Rarotonga by the founder and Chief Guide of the movement, Lady Baden Powell, together with the founder of the Scout movement, Lord Baden-Powell. Factionalism in the European community meant there was no functioning troop of Scouts to welcome the visitors.
To Tatou Vai and Te Marae Ora team up
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
For the last two months, Te Marae Ora health ministry and To Tatou Vai have been working together to conduct joint water quality tests around the island.
Mighty Mauke crowned champions
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Team Mauke won the Cook Islands Games 2020 title on Saturday night.
Blast from the past: The circus came to Rarotonga
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
Life in Rarotonga in the LMS (London Missionary Society) era wasn’t all work and prayer. Thirty years after its conversion to Christianity, Rarotonga was playing host to some of the biggest names in international showbusiness.
Christopher Watkins: Cook Islands Games bring a sense of togetherness
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINON: While a virus sweeps the world, here in Cook Islands, we are celebrating life with a joy which is inspiring. By Christopher Watkins, Australian High Commissioner to Cook Islands.
Te Ipukarea Society: 'Threats of serious damage'
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Deep seabed mining could cause irreversible harm to our oceans, from the seafloor to the surface and the midwater columns in between.
Graduating with tactical combat skills
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
More prison wardens graduate from martial arts training to enhance their skills in controlling restraints against violent inmates or “very hard to control people”.
More expat workers head home, 17 residents return
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Since the option to repatriate became available, 22 Filipino workers have said goodbye to Rarotonga and returned to their homeland as their employment contracts ended.
Super fund advice shared through webinar
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
National superfund boss Damien Beddoes has welcomed government’s ‘think tank’ group’s suggestion that members should not withdraw any funds during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Consul General Rosie Blake ends seven years of service
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Yesterday marked the end of term of Consulate General Rosaline Blake’s service in the Auckland Consulate Office.
Travis Moore: Getting the wrong impression
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
The Good Reverend, Papa Orometua Ngaro, has based this week’s Church Talk on the signs and posters around Rarotonga on the theme, “I AM”.
Rev. Vakaroto Ngaro: Jesus is the 'great I AM'
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
CHURCHTALK: Apart from every other belief, there is no other path to heaven, no other way to the Father except through Jesus.
Smart farming tech for Palmerston and Nassau
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
Climate change is having an impact on growing fresh vegetables and fruits on Nassau and Palmerston islands.
Hoop dreams: 3x3 b'ball gains momentum
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Picking up where it left off, Cook Islands launched a ground-breaking 3x3 event in a bid to continue developing its potent basketball programme after a fantastic FIBA Polynesia Cup and Pacific Games showing.
Truck driver involved in Muri crash pleads guilty
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Truck driver involved in Muri crash granted interim name suppression until next court appearance in November.
Father faces serious charges
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Rene James Hand will remain in custody at Arorangi Prison after being arrested on more serious charges including attempted murder.