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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
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.
'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.
