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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Wilkie Rasmussen: Food for today, not shelters for tomorrow
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, This is a plea to the Deputy Prime Minister. When I watched him announce the government's plans to stem the bleeding of Cook Islanders caused by Covid-19 for the next few months and into 2021, I was moved, so much so that I wish to make a plea.
Dr Collin Tukuitonga: Cook Islanders at increased risk in Auckland outbreak
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Kia orana and greetings, Unlike the first wave of Covid-19 cases reported in New Zealand, the latest cluster of cases has occurred in Auckland with the initial cases reported in a Pacific family.
Rock'n'roll and drugs (all for a good cause)
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Since the border had closed, Te Are Manu clinic and its three- and four-legged patients have been surviving with very limited stocks of medications.
Man blames his wife for drink-drive smash
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 44-year-old father has been jailed for two months, for what the judge called a “poor decision”.
Cause of drug offending 'stupidity'
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC has warned a 19-year-old teenager to comply with his probation conditions or face jail.
Jail for driver who hit boy, fractured his skull
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The defence, the prosecution and the mother of a boy run over when he was crossing the road, all said the driver should not go to jail – but yesterday, the Chief Justice handed down a prison sentence.
Raro surf lessons: Braving the break
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Eric Gamez reckons surfing is the best sport in the world.
Local experts needed to battle bugs
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Scholarship opportunity to train up Cook Islands scientists to fight the invasive pests that will thrive in warmer climate.
School interviews for new principal
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Interviews for St Joseph School’s next principal are being held this week.
With all the tourists gone, burglars hit kids' classes
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Children and teachers at Te Uki Ou have been left speechless – quite literally – at the theft of speakers they use for announcements and much more.
Defending football champions off to winning start
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
Defending champions Tupapa Maraerenga made a winning start to their 2020 football season last week.
Ruta Tangiiau Mavé: 'Hard times will require hard decisions'
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Covid-19 is redefining what is important in life and for me, ego and pride is not.
EBA charge proves costly
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man charged with excess blood alcohol and careless driving has been ordered to pay reparations of $2,990 for damaging a motor vehicle.
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!
