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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Gerald McCormack, Fishy business
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, The large grouper on the front page (1st July) is not a brown-spotted grouper (Ephinephelus chlorostigma), which is a much smaller fish, up to 80cm.
Wilkie Rasmussen: Shipping to the Northern Group
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I have listened with dismay at the reckless speeches made by the MP for Tongareva Robert Tapaitau and would like to correct him.
Te Ipukarea Society: Talking trash with Plastic Free July
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: It is easy to feel jaded fighting plastic pollution.
Vet clinic pleads for people's help
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Te Are Manu is unable to provide services for the Pa Enua until they receive some sponsorship and have more vets at the clinic.
Local sailing talent set to shine
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Local sailors will be looking to stamp their mark in this weekend’s Rarotonga Sailing Club Sunburst Championships held at Muri.
Bare Feet Pearls
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball
Netball Cook Islands is holding a huge celebration and fundraiser with the theme ‘Bare Feet Pearls’ this Saturday, highlighting the achievements of the netball Pearls Team. Kopu Anguna of Netball Cook Islands says the celebration will highlight the netball teams win – 2019 team of the year award, gold medal at the Pacific Games, as well as their captain Luciana Nicholas who received Woman in Sport award. The event will be at the Club Raro Resort from 5pm-8pm, with $40 per person. There are spot prizes to win, entertainment with a live band and provided with a BBQ meal.
Mike Hosking: NZ-CI bubble should be here by now
Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: New Zealand’s leaders agreed on just one thing: they don’t want to open the borders.
Jacki Brown-Crummer: 'Contractors stole my Mama's dream'
Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, A year ago our world was devastated when CM Contracting (run by Sam Capper and Teau McKenzie) failed to build my Mama’s house in Turangi, beyond foundations and wall frames.
Lagoons pristine, streams stagnant
Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Ministry of Marine Resources says half of Rarotonga’s streams are dried up or stagnant.
Help for 80 students
Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
The Cook Islands High Commission in New Zealand has processed more than 80 applications from Cook Islands tertiary students seeking financial assistance.
Wilkie Rasmussen: MPs should allow free media
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, The reaction by MPs to the Cook Islands News article is petty and dismissive of an integral part of our community and democracy.
Dr Gerhard Sundborn: Are we being kind to our Cook Islands whanau over Covid-19?
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: It is vital Jacinda Ardern embraces the kindness she talks about, and throws Cook Islands a lifeline.
Accused offenders need supervised residence – JP
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Alleged violent offender Metua John has been denied bail by the High Court, for reasons of public safety.
Ships registry waives local fees in crisis
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Domestic ship owners will not to pay any registration fee for this year and 2021.
Squatter refused bail
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man charged for the theft of a motorbike has been denied bail because he doesn’t have a reliable place of residence.
Two hospitalised in car-bike crash
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are waiting on blood test results of a motorcyclist who collided with a car near Club Raro.
No.1 on the iTunes chart
Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
Local teen producer Jawsh 685, Joshua Stylah, who is of Cook Islands descent, speaks to Music 101’s Charlotte Ryan about the success of his song ‘Laxed (Siren Beat)’ and his collaboration with global superstar Jason Derulo.
Ruth Tangiiau Mavé: Some of us are 'losing the plot'
Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The key to keeping a community docile is apply heat to the point of uncomfortable, but not unbearable.
Maritime pays tribute to seafarers
Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Seafarers are essential workers and about 1.2million of them are at sea during this Covid-19 pandemic.
Four times over alcohol limit
Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Drink driving cases continue to dominate court proceedings as two face further disqualifications.