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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Boy's human rights breached in haircut threat, tribunal told
Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A human rights tribunal is set to rule on a school’s demand that a 5-year-old boy’s hair be cut, against his family’s Cook Islands tradition.
Speaker: MPs working together in the future
Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Parliaments around the Pacific are part of a new webinar series that gives opportunities for constitutional leaders to promote innovations and responses during the Covid-19 crisis.
Drink-drive destruction
Monday 22 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are battling resurgent problems with drink-driving.
Ruta Tangiiau Mavé : When PM leaves his job, he won't be destitute
Monday 22 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Our leaders pocket increased salaries and allowances, while cancelling $6m in pay rises for nurses and teachers.
'I am Australian, not Cook Islander'
Monday 22 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A former violent criminal is fighting being sent back to Cook Islands, a country he left as a small child and knows nothing about.
Bringing about change for young women
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Hereiti File explains to Losirene Lacanivalu why Cook Islands and the world have a long way to go, to achieve equality between men and women.
Te Ipukarea Society: Our environment through the eyes of youth
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Much of Te Ipukarea Society’s work is raising awareness about conservation and sustainable environmental practices.
Young football stars back on the field
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
Football’s young recruits have begun their preparations for the upcoming international Oceania under-16 men’s championship.
Teacher in coma can now wiggle her toes
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Apii Te Uki Ou teacher Grace Archer is emerging from her coma and able to blink her eyes.
Jailed killer in political conflict probe
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Minister George Maggie’s adviser dismisses investigation as ‘complete nonsense’.
Cooks campus welcomes the return of USP vice-chancellor
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Cook Islands students and staff are happy at the reinstatement of University of the South Pacific Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia.
Covid-free Cooks travellers at risk in NZ quarantine
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
An unhappy Brett Davis boarded a flight to New Zealand yesterday, concerned the New Zealand government would place him in a high-risk Covid quarantine camp.
Kevin Barr: Open borders or risk exodus
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Both Niue and Cook Islands have New Zealand passports and extensive links with that warrant some form of exemption to allow travel from New Zealand.
Pastor Paul Kauri : A new call to prayer
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
CHURCH TALK: What would the Lord say to us on the borders, at the airports and seaports, that make up the wall of our nation?
Lynnsay Rongokea Francis: Embrace the richness cultural diversity brings
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Consultation on the definition of a Cook Islanders has renewed debate about adopted children inheriting land.
Bishop Tutai Pere: PM to resign
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
It’s no laughing matter at all Kata, when our dear Honourable Prime Minister Henry Puna together with his humble and beautiful wife Akaiti Puna announced he would step out of being Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, to try to apply for another more challenging regional position as Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Don Carlaw: Time to open borders with NZ
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I appreciate and understand the concerns of some people regarding the risks of us getting the coronavirus here in the Cook Islands if we open our borders to New Zealanders – however this decision should be based on known facts.
Not enough evidence for police claim of assault
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Crown Law has withdrawn two charges against a young father who was accused of smashing a police car and assaulting an officer.
'Ecstatic': Football is to kick off
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
Cook Islands Football Association has health ministry sign-off to begin its football season on August 12.
Vou Williams: Fighting talk in the kitchen
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: "There are many times in my life when I could’ve thrown in the towel. Many times in my life when I was on the floor.
