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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Damien Beddoes: Don't abuse superannuation fund
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The reduction to 1% is part of the economic stimulus, and the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund contributions are a small part of a significant package the Cook Islands Government is providing.
Gardeners grassed out
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Ministry of Agriculture is encouraging the public to purchase vetiver plants to help cultivate and stabilize the soil on their properties.
Ruta Tangiiau Mavé: Bee-siness opportunity
Monday 25 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Imagine eating honey made from our beautiful and sweet tropical flowers, hibiscus, tipani and tiare maori.
Jean Mason: To know our trees is to save them
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Cook Islands Library and Museum curator Jean Mason is passionate about the conservation of trees. She believes that if we can identify trees, especially tupuna trees, they can be pruned to make sure they live on for hundreds of years.
Andy Kirkwood: Water treatment: Don't be hasty
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Anticipating an economic recovery strategy that will borrow from New Zealand's post-Covid push to green-light spade-ready infrastructure projects, I observe that Mark Brown is back on the chemical water treatment campaign trail.
Kelvin Passfield: Seaweed is a good local fertiliser
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Fertilise your organic vegetables and help clean up the coastline at the same time.
Tajiya's 'Move with Me' campaign
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
When one door closes, another opens, says Miss World Oceania Tajiya Sahay.
Getting ready for her journey home
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Musician Kura Happ was amongst Ponu the turtle’s many supporters at the Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre on Monday to witness her flippers being tagged.
No alcohol delivery, says police
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Police say those consuming alcohol at the quarantine facility should keep their behaviour under control.
Breach in quarantine
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The overall risk of exposure to Covid-19 is low, but the question is how did a breach in quarantine occur in the first place?
Police concerned at young people flouting helmet law
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Teenagers think they can ‘get away with it.
A 'human right' to be bailed – defence
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An alleged violent offender has been refused bail because of concerns at the risk he poses to the community.
Tourism operator was trying to 'calm down' senile mum
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A tourism operator has been refused police diversion for allegedly assaulting his elderly mother.
Jack-of-all-trades provides smart solution for hospital
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Stuart Henry is a jack-of-all-trades. The operator of Cruise Cook Islands is also a self-taught builder – and quite an innovator.
Oiling the wheels of learning
Saturday 16 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Children learn how to sun-dry fruit and flowers for some entrancing results.
Feverish work to curb dengue
Saturday 16 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The numbers of dengue cases have topped 300, but may now be beginning to drop off after intensive community clean-up and spraying efforts.
Cautious hopes for return of NZ, Aussie tourists
Friday 15 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Momentum is growing to include Cook Islands in a New Zealand-Australia travel bubble – but leaders are choosing their words carefully.
Teacher on life support
Friday 15 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Health authorities are investigating the country’s first listeria infection in more than 10 years.
Motorists urged to take care on fast new roads
Thursday 14 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Road safety champions are hailing the public restraint and police enforcement that ensured last month had the fewest reported road accidents on record.
Police respond to lockdown violence
Wednesday 13 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The United Nations says violence against women and girls has intensified since the outbreak of Covid-19.
