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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Maru new MMR chief
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Pamela Maru is the new secretary for Ministry of Marine Resources in the Cook Islands.
Day Five: Talbot 130 kilometres in
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
JAMES Talbot has completed 130 kilometres so far in his ultra-marathon walk for the Rarotonga Creative Centre fundraiser.
Road toll too high: Commissioner
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The toll of road fatalities in the Cook Islands remains high for a small community, says the Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava.
Day Four: Two days ahead of schedule
Friday 1 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot is two days ahead of schedule for the Rarotonga Creative Centre fundraiser, walking the Te Araroa Trail of 3200 kilometres in New Zealand.
'Be responsible' police tell pupils
Friday 1 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Students traveling to and from school must not take driving responsibilities lightly.
Fond memories of crash victim
Friday 1 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The motorcycle rider who died from injuries he received in an early Wednesday morning crash has been described by his employer as a star performer.
Mediation centre to benefit country
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands could benefit from a mediation centre to deal with civil disputes, according to legal experts.
Nikao crash claims rider
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man is believed to have died following a motorbike accident in the early hours of yesterday morning.
NZ family thanks SPCA shelter
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Vaine Sa’u and her family went out of their way to visit the animal shelter earlier this month and found themselves greeted warmly by the SPCA team.
PTI has courts in its sights
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The Women’s Counselling Centre in Rarotonga has put its foot down and will review orders from the Cook Islands High Court in regards to domestic violence matters.
Talbot begins his 3200km journey
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has begun his Creative Trail Walk that will take him the length of New Zealand to raise funds for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga.
Man facing a raft of charges
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Defence counsel Mark Short has requested an adjournment for a client who faces several charges before the Cook Islands High Court.
Accused on bail after month in custody
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Okotai Rongo, who had been in police custody for a month, appeared at the Cook Islands High Court last Thursday.
Driving related matters in court
Monday 28 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Driving related matters continue to increase in the Cook Islands High Court.
Assault on female cases adjourned
Monday 28 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands High Court has been advised that an assault on a female matter in regard to a Fijian resident has been through a traditional reconciliation process within the Fijian community.
PTI calls on women
Monday 28 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Cook Islands Women's Counselling Centre, Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) is calling on women who are keen to be part of the executive committee to attend this year’s Annual General Meeting in March.
Dennyfield plantation a healthy business
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Hot on the Rock
In a bid to bring healthy, organic produce to the Cook Islands, a small family of friends have embarked on a new and innovative agriculture venture.
Driving licence cards run out
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Cook Islands police Licensing Office has run out of driver licence cards.
No prison for assault on police
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Ngametua Tiatoa escaped a prison sentence after he was convicted on a charge of assaulting a police officer.
Chiropractor returns to island
Friday 25 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Qualified New Zealand chiropractor Dr Chad Esaiah has arrived back on Rarotonga for a brief stay.
