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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Rare milkfish harvest carried out in Mitiaro
Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
On Friday, the Arongamana of Mitiaro agreed to lift the Ra’ui on the lake of Mitiaro to harvest the freshwater milkfish.
Businesses on board with CookSafe
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Business people around Rarotonga are urged to contact the Private Sector Taskforce CookSafe team if they are having issues with their CookSafe contact-tracing system scanner.
A tribute to people and places wins Moana Oceania Award
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
An obsession with genealogies, and wanting to know where people are from and how they are connected has led to a prestigious award for Emma Powell. Losirene Lacanivalu reports. Aotearoa born Cook Islander Emma Ngakuraevaru Powell has been awarded the Moana Oceania Award for the 2020 Early Career Researchers ataata video competition. Powell is currently […]
Black rock construction work ‘approved’
Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The environmental impact assessment of the work being done near the Black Rock Social Centre in Nikao has been completed and approved, says the National Environment Service.
Teacher making steady recovery from listeria
Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in
Apii Te Uki Ou teacher Grace Archer, who contracted a listeria infection in Rarotonga, has acknowledged the messages and donations supporting her during her treatment in New Zealand.
Muri crash case: Deceased’s family question ruling
Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The truck driver involved in the Muri crash that resulted in death of a foreign worker has been fined $450 and disqualified from driving for 12 months or holding a driver's license.
Cook Islands Residents win Tri Nations opener
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands emerges from a close battle with Fiji to take the Tri Nations Rugby Union series opener.
‘Be in charge of your health’- Free checkups coincide with World Diabetes Day
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
There are 1600 diabetic patients, mainly adults, in the Cook Islands, says Te Marae Ora health ministry.
Drug case of American citizen adjourned
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
American citizen Theran Celesta Weaver III is facing a charge of possession of cannabis in the Cook Islands.
Driver disqualified after crashing into hydro pole
Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police prosecutor puts damages to power poles from a crash last month in Avatiu to around $13,000.
Cook Islander receives $300k grant to lead study on psychology
Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Auckland-born Cook Islander and university lecturer, Dr Sam Manuela has been given funding for research into Pacific psychology.
‘Cook Islanders have served bravely and with distinction’
Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
Local war veterans were remembered at the 102nd Armistice Day commemoration in Rarotonga on Wednesday November 11 - the day when an armistice was signed to end the Great War.
Water tanks for Mauke
Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
Eight concrete tanks will be constructed on Mauke to improve the island’s water storage capacity.
‘Turtles like to nest in peace, don’t disturb them’, says local conservation group
Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
It’s that time of the year again when sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs, and a local conservation group is spreading awareness to ensure they can carry out their important work in peace.
‘Face yourself, love yourself’ - Student art event about self-expression
Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Visual Art students showcase their work at Tereora College’s informal art event yesterday.
Solving Avatiu’s flooding problem
Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Drainage works around the Avatiu roundabout is being hoped to solve flooding problems that continuously occur during heavy rain. Cole Hunt, the managing director of Pandanus Petrol and Oil Limited that has suffered damages from flooding, says the work has partially helped ease water flow but hasn’t solved the problem altogether. “It has been a […]
Use it, don’t abuse it! Petrol station asks public to respect free tire pressure service
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A local petrol station is calling on the public to take good care of a free service they are providing or risk losing it. Pandanus Petrol and Oil Limited is disappointed at the lack of care for their tyre pressure gauges which were found broken again. Company managing director Cole Hunt said they have had […]
Police arrest young man in theft case
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A young man alleged to have stolen a large sum of cash from a Matavera property will appear in court on Thursday. Cook Islands Police said the man was arrested on Friday and is remanded at the Arorangi prison. Police also received report of a break-in at Packed Rite Store in Titikaveka, on Friday at […]
Dengue fever defeated
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
With no confirmed cases since early September, Te Marae Ora health ministry has officially declared that the dengue outbreak in the Cook Islands is over.
Lawyer to file ‘sine die’ application
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Defense lawyer asks court to put assault and driving case to rest due to accused's battle with leukemia.