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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Poster, t-shirt and Haka workshop
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
Visiting New Zealand Maori turned up in numbers to help with preparation for today’s hīkoi against New Zealand’s controversial Treaty Principles Bill.
Police investigate burglary at marine centre
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police are investigating a burglary at the Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre, destroying the camera system, taking cans of coke and emptying the tip jar on Saturday.
Restore reliable, well-led Police Services: Browne
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local
The failure to appoint a new Police Commissioner since the previous Commissioner’s term ended speaks volume, leading to the lack of stable, strategic leadership needed to manage resources, set priorities, and enforce standards of accountability, says Opposition Leader Tina Browne.
Climate change is a present reality, PM to world leaders
Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has reiterated the importance of the Paris Agreement and climate finance for developing countries to world leaders present at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, COP29.
Cooks and Australia superannuation MOU
Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands government has signed a superannuation agreement with Australia allowing returning Cook Islanders to retire and transfer their superannuation savings easily to the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund.
NZ rugby club donates jerseys
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
New Zealand Black Ferns legend Regina Sheck donated some Women’s 7s jerseys to the Arorangi Bears women’s club last weekend.
Cooks to receive $500k for Pa Enua projects
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown hit the ground running on Monday upon arrival at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, COP29 signing an agreement for pilot projects in the Pa Enua.
Lady Eels win Raro 7s
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Lady Avatiu Eels claimed the 2024 Rarotonga 7s competition in the women’s division on the weekend.
Brown and team at COP29
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown is in Baku, Azerbaijan, with his climate change team to advocate for climate finance, keeping 1.5 degrees alive and transparency in negotiations at COP29.
Health pledges USD5700 for investment
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health has pledged US$5700 to the World Health Organisation (WHO) to support new investment strategies set by the new regional director for the organisation.
Visa approval letters criticised
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A foreign workers group is challenging Immigration Cook Islands why foreign workers who already hold valid work permits stamped in their passports, need to carry an additional visa letter for travel purposes.
$1.4m bridge works in progress
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has been appropriated $1.4million for bridge and structure improvement in the 2024/25 financial year and work on most of the bridges hasbeen completed.
Veilomani U16 – the future of 7s rugby
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Twenty-six boys have joined the Veilomani U16 rugby club to compete in the 2024 Raro 7s Tournament that kicks off today.
Raro 7s special- Cooks very own Rugby 7s legend- the General
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Former Cook Islands rugby star and legend, the General, George George says in the past 35 years players have come out of the Raro 7s tournament pursuing rugby careers internationally.
Opposition hopes for stability
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
Opposition Leader Tina Browne has congratulated newly elected United States President Donald Trump encouraging the incoming US administration to strengthen Joe Biden’s Blue Pacific Strategy.
Positive visitor demand to end of year
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Cook Islands Tourism forsees a positive demand for visitors to travel to the Cook Islands through to the end of this year.
PM Brown congratulates President Trump
Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
As the United States (US) welcomes its elected President Donald Trump, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says he looks forward to fostering the relationship between the US and Cook Islands based on formal diplomatic relations signed last year.
Tabusoro is back, aims for finals at 2024 Raro 7s
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Rarotonga Fijian residents – Tabusoro has returned and will be pushing through to get to the finals at this year’s 35th Rarotonga Rugby 7s Tournament that kicks off on Friday.
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says both the Democrats and Republics have similar policies on the Indo-Pacific and he does not expect much change when the United States next president is confirmed. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
NZ referees look forward to fast-flow rugby 7s
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Twelve teams will compete in the two-day Rarotonga 7s Competition that kicks off on Friday and New Zealand referees are hoping for a fast-flow free game that will be entertaining for the home crowd.
