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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
'Helmet habit saved my life'
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Te Ariki Tuavera is grateful for his habit of wearing a helmet whenever he gets on his motorbike.
Favourites claim weightlifting titles
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Former national weightlifter Luisa Peters claimed the gold medal in the weightlifting event at the Cook Islands Games on Tuesday.
Chef Ngametua Tariau: A 'cheeky' chicken dish
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: Chicken tastes better when roasted over a beer can.
Youngsters impress in badminton battle
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Mitiaro won the top prize in badminton competition in the Cook Islands Games this week.
Bike stunt riders to be charged, warns police
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Young boys seen stunt riding on their motorbikes will be charged, police have warned.
Roundabout upgrade progressing well
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A Landholdings Ltd staff takes a break while doing renovation work around the Avatiu roundabout and pavement area.
Work together for food security
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Ministry of Agriculture is calling on the public to work together to ensure that the threats of Covid-19 do not affect the nation’s food security.
Paul Raui Allsworth: Good governance about engaging with community
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
In a recent article, by the House of Ariki, in particular Travel Tou, accused us, the Koutu Nui, of playing politics. This statement is far from the truth.
Fijian community thankful for ministers' support
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Minister for Culture George Angene (Maggie) has offered another piece of land to the Fijian community.
Cook Islands expands prospects in Pacific regional hub
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The presence of a Cook Islands High Commission in Fiji is expected to enable some opening of business opportunities for Cook Islands private sector.
'Business as usual'
Tuesday 13 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
University of the South Pacific students in Cook Islands are being assured that it is “business as usual” at the regional campus despite the university saga at the main campus in Fiji.
World Food Day: 'Grow, nourish, sustain together'
Monday 12 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
E tanu, kia pa’ia e kia vai ‘uatu rai. Ko tatou katoa I te rave’anga no te tuatau ki mua. Grow, nourish, sustain together. Our actions are our future. This is the theme of this year’s World Food Day.
John M Scott: 'Relic of a bygone age'
Monday 12 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I came across a statement that the Privy Council made in a completely unrelated judgment and from which the LGBTQ community I believe might take heart.
Ruta Tangiiau Mave: Real eyes, realise, real lies
Monday 12 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Don’t believe all you see or read – real eyes, realise, real lies.
Linking taramea, coral health and reef fishing
Monday 12 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Marine scientist Dr Teina Rongo explains why spearfishing competition especially at this time was not a good idea.
Man facing serious charge denied bail
Monday 12 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A Rarotonga man with an extensive history of breaching orders and charged with a serious offence has been denied bail.
Taking a breather …
Monday 12 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Paddlers take a break during the oe vaka competition at the Cook Islands Games over the weekend.
GO LOCAL: The flavours of Mauke
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Hot on the Rock
A tiny business, making small batches of chutneys and jams by hand from fresh naturally grown produce is taking the taste and flavour of Mauke to the world.
Te Ipukarea Society : A step in the right direction
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Te Ipukarea Society has for many years been advocating for an alternative, more natural approach to coastal protection from the rock boulder walls commonly used here.
John M Scott: Let's be clear about something
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Either the Speaker, ex PM and PM Mark Brown are extraordinarily dense and genuinely do not understand the Standing Orders (in which case the former should not even be there) or they do.