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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Veteran boxer inspires youngsters
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
The legacy of boxing in the Cook Islands will live on with more young men now training in the sport and hoping to make to the Commonwealth and Pacific Games.
Meremaraea Macquarie laid to rest
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Meremaraea Vima Tinirau Macquarie, affectionately known as Meme, passed away on September 10 and was laid to rest yesterday, buried at her home in Nikao.
Letters: Planting is alive, we can grow tomatoes
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, In response to Rat Mave’s letter (Sept 11) I would like to say planting is not dying in Rarotonga, it is alive.
Villa's owner is 'sorry' for taking $5000
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Ngamau o Rongo Wichman Tou walked out of the High Court yesterday, wiser.
Australia 'dumps' crim in Cooks with just clothes on his back
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A deported Queensland criminal embarked on an arson and burglary spree as soon as he arrived in the Cook Islands.
Tsunami siren test causes alarm
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Sounds of the tsunami warning sirens caused some confusion among residents yesterday.
The shirt off MPs' backs
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Should taxpayers continue to pay extra to ensure our MPs are well turned out? Former MPs say a clothing allowance for politicians is a good idea – but they take different views of what amount is necessary.
French guns help out
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A crack French military team has been training Cook Islands police officer in sharp-shooting.
Peace Run starts
Tuesday 17 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Peace Run or the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run made its first weeklong run in Rarotonga yesterday where the torch was carried by its two team members.
Water treatment: Chemicals 'like medicine you don't need'
Tuesday 17 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Billboard-carrying protesters outside the High Court were given the news they wanted to hear yesterday, when a judge put an effective six-month hold on work to treat Rarotonga drinking water.
Crash witness seeks helmet law to prevent 'carnage'
Tuesday 17 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The security guard first on the grim scene of a fatal bike crash is calling for helmets to be made compulsory.
$1m soccer claim to be arbitrated
Tuesday 17 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Ousted footballer Bruce Akamoeau Bien has gone 1-nil up in the opening minutes of his tightly-fought legal contest with Cook Islands Football.
Jamaica v Raro: The reggae test
Saturday 14 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
Are you a party animal? Or one of those who love dancing to Charly Black’s reggae songs?
Flagging up any shipping concerns
Saturday 14 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
You wouldn’t know it from looking at the half dozen boats moored up at Avatiu port, but 654 vessels are flying the Cook Islands flag around the world.
No Rhino beetle says Agriculture
Saturday 14 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
The Ministry of Agriculture says photos of insects found by the Penrhyn community are more likely red-brown weevils than the coconut-shredding rhinoceros beetles they fear.
Going the distance
Friday 13 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
After blood, sweat and 3200 kilometres of hard slog, it’s finally over. James Talbot yesterday handed a $26,700 cheque to the Creative Centre.
79yo crooner cleared of careless driving
Friday 13 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Early yesterday evening, 79-year-old Papa Jake Numanga was discharged by the High Court.
Screening students
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Parents are being urged to learn about the dangers their children face online, at a Kiwi-run youth education conference.
Father of 5 v police: assault case adjourned
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Twenty-six-year-old Aue Inangaro Tamariki Vakatini, who alleges he was brutally assaulted by a police officer, has appeared in the High Court – himself accused with assaulting a police officer.
Driver's 'senior moment' caused crash
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A motorcyclist was thrown through the air by the impact of a collision with a turning truck, leaving him unconscious for up to 15 minutes and with multiple serious injuries.
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