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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Suspended sentence for assaulting female
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A first-time offender was convicted and given a six-month suspended sentence for assaulting a woman.
'A lucky moment'
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Local photographer Toru Nooroa, who was part of a Cook Islands Canoeing Association competition on Saturday, took this magnificent picture of a humpback whale.
Offender acted as a 'lookout'
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The fourth young man involved in the Tex Mart aggravated robbery earlier this year has pleaded guilty.
Te Ipukarea Society: Mitiaro's biggest fans – are palms
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
The ornamental fan palm, found across the globe has become a popular feature along fancy coastal boardwalks as well as lining pathways of five-star accommodations.
In the footsteps of giants
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Cook Islanders were some of the first Pacific people to write down and publish their stories; now, they are among the first to tell those stories on the new platform of podcasting.
World's remotest football nation
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
Few national football associations, if any, face the same challenges as Cook Islands. FIFA looks into the little and large challenges the national body battles in Polynesian paradise.
Man learns lesson: Just don't do it!
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Gene Lewis Maxwell has learnt an important lesson at the High Court: don’t show off stolen bling in a community as small as Raro!
'Ensuring our island stays safe'
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Fifty per cent of confirmed Covid-19 cases in New Zealand have identified as Pacific Islanders. In Cook Islands, self-isolation, testing and border controls are stopping it arriving here.
Raro memories on a budget
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
With money tight and Covid rife in the world, it’s hard for anyone to conceive of going on holiday at present – and Maire Browne knows that better than most.
John Mateara: Prepare for times of scarcity
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: Can we cope if the economic downturn worsens? The Bible urges us to be prepared.
Temu N George: Te mata o te mate mutukore
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Kia Orana ite aroa maata o te Atua. Te akameitaki nei au ite Kaumaiti no tana akakitekiteanga tuatua, te akatapuanga o te marae ou, te 49 mataiti ote uipaanga a te Are Ariki e te akararangianga o te arataki o te pa enua Kuki Airani ia Enere Puna.
Barbara Dreaver: Should we identify NZ-based Covid family as Pasifika? Yes
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: There has been much debate over whether it was wrong to identify the family at the centre of this Covid-cluster as a Pasifika family.
Fingers in the till
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The owners of the Mareko Islands Creation have expressed hurt and disappointment at one of their staff stealing from the business, after they treated her like family.
Spicy and delicious flying fish – from Caribbean to the Pacific to your plate
Thursday 13 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: Today it’s all about local fishing and what comes to mind is the maroro … not the usual game fish.
Papa Ingoa: Have sympathy for Pa Metua
Thursday 13 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, As a pensioner over 60 and not 70 for a few years more, after having discussions with others in the same situation as I am, we are having to support our mokopuna, pay the power bills, and in some cases rental and other inconveniences that occur from time to time.
Understanding Pasifika culture pivotal for rugby league success
Wednesday 12 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League
Former New Zealand Warriors rugby league star, Sione Faumuinā, believes the organisation needs to better understand the culture and values of its Pacific players if they want to see success.
Cook Islands discuss prospect of developing tuna fisheries
Wednesday 12 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The development of the tuna fisheries and their importance to the social and economic goals of the Cook Islands is greater than ever before.
Letting their voices be heard
Wednesday 12 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Local youths to debate on national issues in Māori language.
Prof Michael Baker: Three steps to New Zealand air-bridge: elimination, surveillance and borders
Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
NZ OPINION: Epidemiologist Michael Baker says quarantine-free travel between Cook Islands and New Zealand will real and symbolic importance in moves to reconnect with the rest of the world.
Caring for traditional knowledge – or caring for the world's skin
Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
Should Cook Islands Maori share with the world their generations-old understanding of plants, medicines and food properties, for the greater good – or should they hold onto that knowledge?
