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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Diana Tschan: Growers Committee 'not politically affiliated'
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
I did not appreciate my photo being used at the top of an article based on a release from the Democratic Party in the CI News, published on Monday, August 31, 2020.
Repeat offender gets two years jail
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Man, who showed no remorse for his actions and reoffended while on bail, is sent back to prison.
Missing projector
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Tereora College has lodged a complaint with the police about a missing data projector.
Mobile company promises more data for your buck
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Technology
Vodafone Cook Islands has increased data caps on all postpay, prepay and broadband plans effective from yesterday.
Dr Takiora Ingram: Ariki's return to Mangaia welcome
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: It’s good to see that we now have Numangatini Ariki living in Mangaia after so many years without an ariki.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Land is not a commodity
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Maybe it is time we changed the language we use for land in the Courts from “ownership” to custodian.
Tavioni an 'inspiration' to young carvers
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
Renowned carver Papa Mike Tavioni has been patiently mentoring two small boys in one big task.
Burglar to learn his fate today
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
After months of being held in custody, recidivist burglar Japhet Manuel will be sentenced today.
Sad call to shut down
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
It was an emotional day for the Marine Centre’s owner, as she released her last fish back into the wild yesterday, and closed the doors indefinitely.
Ruta Tangiiau Mavé: Get expats working for their wage subsidies
Monday 31 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Our priority must be for supporting locals who deserve it more, not holiday workers.
Repeat offender robbed store and cars while bailed for arsons
Monday 31 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
David Tonorio set fire to a Tex Mart then, while on trial for arson, he robbed the same store.
Feeling loved and comfortable
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Hot on the Rock
Mums and dads have new, locally-made options for baby clothes and other supplies.
Te Ipukarea Society: We know little about our deepest oceans
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Without more environmental data, deep sea mining activities could cause damage that an already over-stressed ocean cannot recover from.
US satellite splash-down
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
It was in September 1964 that NASA launched the satellite OGO-1 into orbit to study Earth’s magnetic environment and how the planet interacts with the sun.
Bishop Tutai Pere : Open communication with God in a time of lockdown
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: Every lock is made to lock things inside – money inside a bank, a vault, security box, a till, a savings account or investment. We lock our motorbikes or vehicles so that no one gets on or in to steal or drive it away. We lock gates and doors to secure our homes, businesses, offices, store houses and private properties to prevent thieves from getting in to steal, do harm or damage.
Tim Tepaki: Christianity embedded in constitution
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
I refer to the letter by Samuel Greig (“I AM not amused at religious graffiti”, August 22).
Community puna is told to get out
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
$25,000 work to upgrade Muri clinic for local healthcare is jeopardised by eviction order.
Dengue bites in Pa Enua
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Blood tests have been sent to New Zealand to confirm whether island faces outbreak.
Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Eating back from the brink
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: In the Cook Islands we really love our food, love it to the point where we are literally eating ourselves to death – there, I said it.
Iaveta Short: Building a Parliament fit for purpose
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Cook Islands needs a smaller, less adversarial political system – not one that encourages special treatment for family and political supporters.
