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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
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.
Fitting farewell for the 'Rarotonga cowboy'
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The life of Crown Beach Resort & Spa owner Papa Rondo Perkins, who passed away on October 3, was celebrated and fondly remembered by his staff and family during a live stream conference call this week.
Tama Tuavera: Water petition and Standing Orders
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
For the prime minister to publicly attack two well-meaning non-political citizens who have been exercising their constitutional rights along with over 1000 others, is not on and is very spiteful.
Lawyer on assault charge
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A Cook Islands lawyer this week pleaded not guilty to two counts of indecent assault charges.
Police staff face theft charges
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Four Cook Islands Police staff who were suspended pending investigation have been charged with financial misconduct.
Local sailors seek divine intervention
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Members of Team Atiu and Manihiki bow their heads in prayer before competing in the ocean vaka races this week.
John M Scott: Dismissing spirited people's effort
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
PM Mark Brown denounces Ms Flanagan and Mr Kirkwood and their demands that the Speaker resign disgraceful and that they are driven by a political and personal agenda.
To win – Kia Re/Autu
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
CHURCH TALK: We cannot claim nor take any of our medals, trophies and awards that we have won in this life to our next heavenly and eternal abode.
Tupuna Rakanui: House of Ariki explains Cabinet submission to abolish Koutu Nui
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Government is treading carefully on the submission to abolish Koutu Nui and has determined for the House of Ariki to host further community consultations.
Alcohol consumption recipe for disaster
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Twenty-one-year-old Benjamin Ritea Une was on Wednesday convicted and sentenced to 18-months’ probation supervision by the High Court.
Govt to decide on quarantine measures
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Cook Islands Prime Minister hopes for New Zealand travel bubble within weeks, RNZ reports.
Muri crash driver charged
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The driver of a Landcruiser truck that was involved in the Muri crash accident of September 26 has been charged.
Te Tuhi Kelly : A traditional leaders concept focused on culture and business
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The apparent move to abolish the Koutu Nui will be seen as another nail in the coffin for traditionalists.
Rewarded for service to the community
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Among those with distinction for their long service at the Cook Islands Police was Sergeant Mereana Hagai, recognised with a two-star award from Police Commissioner Maara Tetava, for her 28 years of service to the community as a police officer.
Karlene Taokia: Pineapples – fruit for champions
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: Fruits are very important, and for athletes who are representing their islands at the Cook Islands Games, they are a must.
November sentencing for man who refused breath test
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The High Court yesterday delivered a guilty verdict on a case regarding a man who refused to undergo a breathlyser test.
Further crash details yet to be released
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Investigations and forensics reports into a horrific motor vehicle crash in Muri that later claimed the life of a 40-year-old Filipino man have been completed, police have confirmed.
PM takes on 17 portfolios
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
The makeup of Prime Minister Mark Brown’s Cabinet since taking office last week has been revealed.
Action packed days at Cook Islands Games
Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Games Badminton Competition will be starting tomorrow October 8 until Saturday October 10 at the Telecom Sports Arena alongside the Cook Islands Games Table Tennis Competition, which starts at 4pm.
