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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Adrienne Matapuku: Barking dogs becoming a 'nuisance'
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
In October 2019, I sent emails to various government departments regarding the dog problem and many times called the police.
Justine Flanagan: Water issue
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Government is avoiding public consultation on the use of polyaluminium chloride.
Diving into the plantation
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Grower Danny Mataroa is sharing his knowledge about planting and harvesting with a group of divers in Rarotonga.
Quarantine process 'putting pressure' on health and police
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The current quarantine process is putting too much stress on health officials and police, says the director of a Rarotonga security firm.
Foul play not ruled out in Avatiu house fire
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Arson has not been ruled out as the cause of a fire that completely destroyed a house (pictured) in Avatiu late last week.
From Rarotonga to Sydney: Te Akaiti's big tennis dream
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Young Cook Islands tennis player Te Akaiti Toa loves life in Australia but the pull home is strong and she misses being physically close to her families in Rarotonga.
Dr Collin Tukuitonga: Farewell, Papa Joe Williams – a Pacific beacon of calm and wise leadership
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
TRIBUTE: Dr Collin Tukuitonga farewells his mentor, Dr Joe Williams, who died on Thursday night after a battle with Covid-19.
Learning about sustainable energy and climate change
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Nine people from the Pa Enua will be raising awareness and sharing their knowledge on sustainable energy and climate change within their communities.
Family of late Dr Joseph Williams unsure how he contracted Covid-19
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The grieving anau of the former prime minister of the Cook Islands, who died from coronavirus in Auckland, are still in the dark about how he contracted the disease.
Puaikura overcome Nikao
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
Nikao Sokattak premier men came out strong against Puaikura at Raemaru Park on Saturday, dominating the early minutes of the highly-anticipated premier men’s football clash.
Mountain climb no easy feat but worth every step
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
The hike up Arore mountain in Muri can be quite a walk and is not for the fainthearted. Cook Islands News journalist Losirene Lacanivalu rose to the challenge, and the reward was breath taking.
Nutters Run to open Round Raro Race
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
With only 10 days until the start of this year’s Round Rarotonga Running Festival, the Nutters Run will open the annual event for the first time.
John M Scott: Disallowing nom de plume letters
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Sir, I read with dismay that part of your editorial (September 2) which announced the retention of the policy disallowing nom de plume letters to the editor.
Kate Mckessar: The good, the bad and the thought provoking
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Students give their insight into how our youth see our Ipukarea today.
Lucky escape for driver of crashed vehicle
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police have sought blood specimen analysis from a female driver who crashed at a drainage worksite near Manea Foods in Nikao yesterday morning.
Rev. Vakaroto Ngaro: Our relationship with God
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: Jesus boldly assumed a relationship to God that was thought to be highly irreverent or blasphemous by most of his contemporaries.
Temarama Anguna-Kamana: Growing the agriculture industry together
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Organic and sustainable farming systems are major components of growing and developing the agriculture industry, writes Temarama Anguna-Kamana.
Richard Palmer: 'Put yourself in their shoes'
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
I understand these are tough financial times. But there’s no need to shame our guest workers. It’s not their fault that there’s no work or that it’s hard to travel back to their home countries.
Big boots to fill
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Jason Moorfield and John Koteka have a big job ahead of them after taking on the roles of chief and deputy fire chief officers of Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Extra community service for swearing at Minister Maggie
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Stern warning of possible jail time given to man who swore at Minister of Corrective Services and a probation officer.