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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
10 August 2024
Housing crisis hits tourism industry
27 July 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
18-year-old seeks help for urgent medical treatment
Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Health, Local, National, Regional
Fundraising efforts are underway to help 18-year-old Valyla Hickes get the medical treatment she needs in Fiji.
No person is above the law: Brown
Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Economy, Local, National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed Tongareva seat is vacant after former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau’s conviction, triggering a by-election within 60 days.
Mixed Touch off to exciting start
Friday 2 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Cook Islands Touch Association weekly mixed division competition got off to an exciting start on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Filipino community welcomes changes to immigration policy
Friday 2 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The Rarotonga Filipino community has welcomed the recent change in immigration policy allowing foreign workers to have a secondary job.
Heatwave to last until April, says weather office
Friday 2 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Weather
Cook Islands is expected to experience temperatures close to 30 degrees Celsius until April, according to the Meteorological Service.
Tapaitau remains in office, awaiting removal process
Friday 2 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Economy, National, Parliament, Politics
Cook Islands Deputy Prime Minister remains in office despite conviction while awaiting formal removal process and potential appeal.
Tourism rebound strong, despite challenges
Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation had highlighted some of its key challenges and mitigation strategies in its annual report for the year ending June 30, 2023, submitted to Parliament last December.
Chamber of Commerce and Tourism welcome immigration policy changes
Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce welcomes the recent immigration policy changes, though some of their proposed revisions were not adopted.
Touchdown! Defending champs crush rivals in season kickoff
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association’s 2024 season kicked off with the women’s Nukz Power team defeating FBI in the opening match on Monday.
Police probe Nikao brawl, video shows violent attacks on teenager
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The Cook Islands Police are investigating a brawl that took place on Sunday outside the Super Brown store in Nikao.
Cruise season kicks off with 500+ visitors on Europa 2, Star Breeze
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
More than 500 cruise ship passengers arrived in Rarotonga, with the Europa 2 inaugurating the year’s cruise season on Saturday, followed by the Star Breeze on Monday.
37 complaints spark environmental action
Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service (NES) received 37 complaints between 2022 and 2023 regarding environmental concerns, according to their annual report for the year ending June 30, 2023.
JCPC delay frustrates Police as backlog of cases piles up
Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
Police seek swifter activation of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee to address a backlog of cases, including a burglary involving a 13-year-old suspect. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Cricket Association looks at more team development
Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) is developing a New Zealand based training programme for their players, to work in conjunction with their local programme.
Brown prepares for busy 2024
Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
With parliament’s first sitting set to start on February 19, government is planning to work full on once February commences with the supplementary budget.
Covid-19 test kits made available
Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
As of January 22, Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health reported eight Covid-19 cases.
Landmark tour for Cook Islands Cricket
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands Cricket national teams have recently completed a historic New Zealand tour with a series of programmes, says association president Grant Walker.
Resort staff ditch the suits, grab the gloves for community cleanup
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Earlier this week, Club Raro Resort staff took it upon themselves to step out into the community and engage in some environmental clean-up campaign.
‘Miracle baby’ Mana discharged after 128 days in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
After 128 days in intensive care, “miracle baby” Mana Te-Hine-Toa Pearl Castledine was finally discharged from the Waikato Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in New Zealand.
Environment agency approves plan to remove grounded ship
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands
The National Environment Service (NES) has completed its environmental assessment for removing the stranded vessel MV Grinna from the Manihiki reef after multiple failed attempts.
