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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Avatiu faces tough battle
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
Football referees receive new outfit for the 2020 season.
A home away from home
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
They had a dream. The Cook Islands community in Queensland wanted their children to have the same chances as everyone else – and that meant finding a way to nurture them economically and culturally.
Kate McKessar: Feral felines – the hunt for our seabirds
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Is it just us? Or are there more stray cats out and about lately?
Jaewynn McKay: Sensational!
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana, Very disappointing to see Cook Islands News lead with another irresponsible, sensationalist headline.
Samuel Greig: I AM not amused at religious graffiti
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I have some concerns with minority religious groups on our beautiful island imposing their beliefs on to those of us that are free from religion.
Soa Tini Jnr , Ko vai koe kia akahapa koe i te MP e te DPM
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Te akaroha ia koe Boy, ko vai koe kia akahapa koe i te MP e te Deputy Prime Minister kia rauka te ora ki runga i te hiti - tangata me tupu ake tetai huriia ki te henua e no te climate change e tupu nei i teia tuatau.
Fish-feeding 'landscape of fear'
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Research in Aitutaki lagoon could change the way dive and snorkel tour operators entice fish around the world.
New rash of chickenpox cases widens
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Cook Islands does not immunise against chickenpox, unlike New Zealand and other countries.
High-flier's identity is kept secret
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
One of the two people involved in an altercation a week ago has been given interim name suppression by the High Court.
Weightlifters set to raise the bar
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
The upcoming Cook Islands Games will be a perfect platform for national weightlifting federation to advance its vision of improving the profile of the sport here.
Tourism biz must 'hang together'
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
New Tourism Industry Council president Liana Scott says the road ahead is filled with anxiety, but pulling together is what will get everyone through.
Rash of chickenpox case
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Some children kept home to protect baby siblings, as chickenpox hits Takitumu school.
Round Raro Race goes virtual
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced Athletics Cook Islands to explore new ways to host the annual Round Raro Road Race, including going virtual to allow overseas participation.
Karlene Taokia: Playing with parrot fish
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: Parrot fish is one of the tastiest fish in our waters – and it also tastes the nicest deep-fried and even steamed.
Orometua Tutai Pere: Akatapuia ki roto ite ingoa o Iesu
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana e te etita e te iti tangata katoatoa. Ko te reta ‘Mata o te Ora’ tei tukuia atu ki roto ite peapa inanai, ko te ta openga teia.
Wilkie Rasmussen: Food for today, not shelters for tomorrow
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, This is a plea to the Deputy Prime Minister. When I watched him announce the government's plans to stem the bleeding of Cook Islanders caused by Covid-19 for the next few months and into 2021, I was moved, so much so that I wish to make a plea.
Dr Collin Tukuitonga: Cook Islanders at increased risk in Auckland outbreak
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Kia orana and greetings, Unlike the first wave of Covid-19 cases reported in New Zealand, the latest cluster of cases has occurred in Auckland with the initial cases reported in a Pacific family.
Rock'n'roll and drugs (all for a good cause)
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Since the border had closed, Te Are Manu clinic and its three- and four-legged patients have been surviving with very limited stocks of medications.
Man blames his wife for drink-drive smash
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 44-year-old father has been jailed for two months, for what the judge called a “poor decision”.
Cause of drug offending 'stupidity'
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC has warned a 19-year-old teenager to comply with his probation conditions or face jail.