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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Dogged defence wins the day
Friday 14 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata was meant to be judging serious crimes in the High court yesterday.
Tourist says she suffered attack at Club Raro
Friday 14 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Australian couple blame resort’s lack of security fences and cameras for alleged bashing and indecent assault, writes Losirene Lacanivalu.
3200km mission accomplished
Thursday 13 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
After covering 3,029,385 steps on the 3200 kilometre track, it was finally mission accomplished for James Talbot who completed The Creative Trail in New Zealand on Tuesday (NZ time).
Cleaning up the roads
Thursday 13 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are filling up the courts with alleged dangerous drivers as they try to clean up problems on the roads.
Health plans traditional medicine use
Thursday 13 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Health secretary Dr Josephine Herman said the general consensus is that it is a good idea for the ministry to be working alongside traditional medicine practitioners.
Cash-strapped officers use icecream tubs as mozzy traps
Wednesday 12 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
International experts on mosquitoes brought in to train Cook Island health protection officers, as dengue outbreak escalates.
Puna case: 'I had 6500 photos on my phone'
Wednesday 12 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
US Customs most likely offended by photos of ‘Cook Islands dancing ladies shaking bottoms’, claims 72yo caregiver.
Day 135: Triumphant Talbot reaches New Zealand's northernmost tip
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has reached his final stop, Cape Reinga after days of walking on the 3200 kilometre Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
Obesity treatment at zero cost
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Ten Cook Islanders will undergo a newer type of weight-loss procedure called the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty in Rarotonga, free of charge, next month.
9yo Puna back with her family
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
‘Questionable material’ found on travel companion’s phone, says Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Bid to stop arsons at 13 solar schools
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Thirteen schools have been assisted by the Bank of the South Pacific after solar lights were installed last month: nine in Rarotonga and four in Aitutaki.
Six weeks' prison for dangerous drink-driver
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Once bitten, twice shy surely isn’t a mantra repeat drink-driver Teutoba Ariu lives by.
Little Puna's homecoming
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Aitutaki girl Ngatupuna Raela has been released from US custody and is being flown home to her family, via New Zealand.
Marumaru Atua: Much more than a canoe
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
It was a day of mixed emotions. After 19 days at sea, the vaka Marumaru Atua was yesterday welcomed by the government and people of the Cook Islands.
Day 130: Step up! Support calls as walker braves storms
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A Cook Islands endurance walker is braving massive storms as he tried to complete the last few days of walking the length of New Zealand.
Disqualified drunks breaching bans
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
“Licences for broad welfare reasons to do with work and support for their families”
Policeman banging on families'
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An officer is abusing his position by repeatedly checking on alleged offenders – lawyer
'Cruel' to disqualify drink drivers
Thursday 6 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Drink drivers’ mandatory 12 month disqualification has been put under the spotlight, after an airport fire engine driver lost his licence.
Social Centre is not a rubbish tip
Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Those using the Social Centre area in Arorangi are urged to take responsibility and stop using it as a waste dumping ground.
Budget: 'Less chance for scrutiny'
Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The cavalier way this government approaches its responsibilities in authorising the expenditure of public revenues would be unacceptable anywhere else in the democratic world where representative and responsible government is practised.
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