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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Tourism boss 'should never have been charged'
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A tourism operator has had assault charges against him withdrawn.
Last charge in police brawl, denied
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A father-of-five has denied threatening to kill a police officer.
Churches split on seabed mining
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Differing views among main churches on harvesting undersea minerals.
Brave fight by teacher with listeria
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
As a much-loved teacher begins a slow recovery, new listeria cases in NZ spark concern.
Helping people is reward enough
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Growing up, nursing was always Rangi Matapo’s ambition.
Rev Vakaroto Ngaro: A time for everything under heaven
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: The coronavirus has created a time of uncertainty, so we put ourselves in God’s hands, writes Rev Vakaroto Ngaro, of Cook Islands Christian Church.
Pastor T Ngarima George: 'I AM' signs preach holiness
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Kia orana in the name of Jesus, and praise to Pastor George Pitt, and the New Hope Church.
Eric Crampton, Leonard Hong : Many happy returns to New Zealand
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
NZ OPINION: Up to a million Kiwis live overseas with a right to return to New Zealand. While the country is now effectively free of Covid-19, with cases only in the country’s quarantine facilities, the pandemic rages abroad and is unlikely to abate anytime soon.
Judge to hear crash case
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
After three long years before the court, a judge is to hear a case against a man alleged to have hurt someone in a hit-and-run crash.
New delay building a NZ bridge
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Plans to welcome New Zealand tourists stalled – again.
Sailing's double-act
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
An exciting line-up of Cook Islands top sailors will take to the water this Saturday to compete in the National Sunburst Championship held at Muri.
Vou Williams: Fresh from the ocean and seared with local goodness
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: As a kid growing up on Rarotonga, I never ate tuna. We were more into bread, eggs, and corned beef. That’s all mum and dad could afford.
Moanas brace for tough challenge in World Cup
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands women’s rugby league team hoping to get the best players available but wary of ‘interest from Kiwi Ferns’.
Fugitive is denied bail
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Rene Hand, who evaded arrest for allegedly assaulting a woman, was refused bail by the High Court yesterday.
Prime Minister spending three weeks in Manihiki
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be celebrating Constitution Day at his island home in Manihiki.
Volleyball point of service for Tupapa triple
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Off the back of two wins, Tupapa is hoping for another triumph in the Constitution Day Volleyball Tournament next month.
Signing of the times with China
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
As other nations condemn China for its ‘draconian’ security crackdown, the Cook Islands High Commissioner poses for handshake and photos.
Andy Kirkwood: Te Vai Ora Maori- says no permit is an offence
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, The matter before the court is the negotiation of land access (“Complaint filed against Govt”, July 20).
Eric Short: 'Water powers are legalised thievery'
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Got my copy of To Tatou Vai Bill 2020. Went to Parliament to listen to the Honourable Mark Brown present his bill.
Invasive predator must be eradicated
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Environment group Kōrero o te 'Ōrau is calling for the removal of the crown of thorns starfish from reefs around Rarotonga.
