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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
The Cooks tourism is to go green
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Sue Fletcher-Vea’s environmental legacy could be a cap on tourist numbers, say friends.
Next road death 'a matter of time'
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A teenager has been convicted and sentenced to 12 months disqualification from driving, after driving a car off the main road in Matavera.
Off-duty cop removed assailant, court told
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police intervened in a coward’s punch attack – but the defence say they then arrested the victim instead of the assailant.
Drunk teen watched his home burn
Monday 15 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
There’s another side to the story of the young man accused of drunkenly abusing firefighters.
Ruta Tangiiau Mavé: New law would define adopted Eskimos as CIs
Monday 15 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Who am I? I am the eldest daughter of a long line of eldest daughters on both sides of my family.
GOING LOCAL: We're all in this (ocean) together
Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
The first time Losirene Lacanivalu went out fishing was as a 10-year-old with her aunt – and they caught nothing. Can she break the jinx now, off Rarotonga?
Luana Scowcroft: Remembering a true eco-warrior
Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Sue Fletcher-Vea led from the front in the fight for our environment.
John M Scott: Reopen borders – but carefully
Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I think it is timely to remind ourselves that our relationship with New Zealand is a two way street.
Cooks-flagged ships accused of defying Iran trade embargo
Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Two Cook Islands-registered fuel tankers are being investigated under suspicion of smuggling oil out from Iran in defiance of international embargoes.
Manuae is under new management
Saturday 13 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Groundbreaking lawyer Janet Maki has been elected to the board that manages the unpopulated island of Manaue.
Repeat drink driver is sent to prison
Saturday 13 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Three strikes and you are out – that was the call from the police prosecutor.
Political aide reverses plea
Saturday 13 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A senior political advisor has reversed his plea on a driving charge.
Tata Crocombe: Do not treat us as second-class citizens
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The New Zealand Government’s approach is bizarre, in only being willing to consider incorporating Cook Islands in the travel bubble once Australia has joined, and now announcing that Japan and even Tasmania will take precedence over the Cook Islands.
Nana Taruia: Three important points
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I believe John Makuru is at fault (“Who Polices the Police,” June 6), causing the motor vehicle accident he was involved in outside Charlie’s café in Titikaveka.
Moana Moeka'a: Opposing helmets is about choice
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana, I thought the articles on the prime minister, the leader of the opposition, and the Democratic Party's Titikaveka MP in your paper last week, re their respective positions on the motorcycle helmet law, were great.
Firefighters battle flames – and thieves and drunks
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Puaikura fire officers are calling on the public for their assistance in locating critical machinery stolen brazenly from the station while they were out battling an inferno at a family’s home.
Police drug dog Max was 'cared for deeply
Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Commissioner hails Max’s ‘exemplary record’ in combating drug smugglers.
Mark Brown: Cook Islands imports close to $200 million worth of goods from New Zealand
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana editor, I happened to read the letter from Alan Richardson in yesterday’s paper on the need to reopen borders at both ends. I certainly agree with him on that.
It's the final touchdown
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Touch Rugby
Favourites 007 and KAPS will put all their effort and skills on the ground today to prove themselves for the Vodafone mixed touch competition grand final today.
Tuakana Faireka: Meitaki from a returned mama
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, With the repatriation of stranded Cook Islanders having been completed successfully, and as a member of the first cohort, I take great pleasure in expressing my sincere gratitude to the following groups of people and organisations that have made it possible for this to happen.