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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
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.
Thanksgiving prayer for Fiji Day on Rarotonga
Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Compared to celebrations in past years, the Cook Islands Fijian community will not be holding any major gatherings for this year’s Fiji Independence Day celebration.
Dr Andrew Jones: Why maritime zones matter for the future of our Blue Pacific
Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Pacific people are leaders on the global stage, connected by our vast Blue Pacific in a way that land-based continents can never be.
Sharing space to make vision reality
Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
With the pledge to fulfil their vision to empowering people who have autism, Autism Cook Islands has officially opened their very own office.
Family of Muri crash victim seeking justice
Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The body of a foreign national who passed away at Rarotonga Hospital last week following a motor vehicle accident is expected to be taken to the Philippines on October 9.
Ruth Tangiiau Mave: Who do we want to be 100 years from now?
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Let’s hope it doesn’t take 100 years for us to accept our nation’s best leaders may be Rainbow People.
'Separation of powers'
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Speaker Niki Rattle reiterated that Parliament cannot tell government to stop whatever they are doing due to its separation of powers.
Pride in her Cook Islands heritage
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Winning speech highlights Amelia Otto’s pride in her Cook Islands and European ancestry.
Guilty plea in bush knife incident
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Female accused pleaded guilty to the charge of threatening to kill.
Breaching probation
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Tuterangi Wichman Ataera was sentenced in April this year to 12-months’ probation and six-months community service for a number of burglary and beachside theft charges.
Sentencing date
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Elijah Silas Trego has admitted to the charge of aggravated robbery, an offence he committed with Tereapii Greg Mose at Tex Mart Store last year.
Nikao 2 Tupapa 1
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
Nikao Sokattak premier men’s side has ended Tupapa Maraerenga’s winning run in the domestic football competition after a 2-1 win on Saturday.