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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
High tropical cyclone risk: Cook Islands braces for two to three cyclones this season
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Two to three named cyclones are expected to pass through the Cook Islands this tropical cyclone season.
A second shot at greatness: Netballer Taripo comes out of retirement
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Netball, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend
Veteran netballer Curly Taripo is all set to make her return to the national side after being named in the Cook Islands team for the Nations Cup and the Pacific Games later in the year.
High Court adjourns sentencing to confirm conviction details
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Cook Islands High Court has once again adjourned the sentencing of Joshua Utanga, who is accused of assaulting his ex-partner, to Tuesday, October 17.
Solid Hazardous Waste Bill yet to be finalised
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The much anticipated Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill is yet to be finalised.
TAU digital billing starts
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
As of October 4, Rarotonga electricity company Te Aponga Uira (TAU) moved to full digital billing with a combination of actual and estimated metre readings.
Cook Islands joins talks on Global Plastics Treaty
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands joined Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Bangkok this week for talks on Global Plastics Treaty, mainly discussing the fine print of the treaty.
Youngest athlete in athletics team eyes top 8 finish at Pacific Games
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Features, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend
The youngest member in Athletics Cook Islands to the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands next month, is looking forward to the challenge.
Cook Islands to celebrate World Food Day
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
‘Water is Life, Water is Food, Leave No One Behind’ is the theme for this year’s World Food Day event which will be held tomorrow, October 13.
Nikao dominates Saturday football match
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak Football team dominated Saturday’s match after winning all their games against Puaikura.
Friends of Fiji look forward to reconnecting with PM after 16 years
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum
With most Pacific Island communities each organising a meeting with their own leaders during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Fijian community is buzzing with excitement to welcome Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
Vendors invited to showcase Cook Islands products at Pacific Islands Forum event
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum
Cook Islands vendors have been invited to participate in a trade day event that will be hosted during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November in Rarotonga.
Manatoa undefeated
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands national squad to the Pacific Games made an impressive start on day one of the Raro International 7s tournament at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday.
Tolosa calls for community support
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports
Seeing Cook Islands youths do well and shine in their individual event during sporting tournaments is rewarding, says national sprint/middle-distance coach Michael Tolosa.
Panthers claim Social Mixed Netball Tournament title
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands’ Social Mixed Netball Tournament ended this week with Panthers claiming the top prize.
Possible phone glitch may have caused 999 emergency line outage, Police say
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A possible phone glitch may have caused the emergency line 999 to be down recently.
Cook Islands Rugby Union: ‘Unruly sideline behaviour will not be tolerated’
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is sending a clear message to all rugby fans: Unruly sideline behaviour will not be tolerated. This message is not only for the Raro 7s tournament which starts this afternoon, but for all future rugby events.
Elikana chairs Forum Trade Ministers meet
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
The Associate Minister for Justice, Finance and Economic Management, Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Tingika Elikana, chaired the Forum Trade Ministers Meeting in Suva this week.
Cook Islands to host first-ever Airport Day in the Pacific
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism
An exciting new initiative called Airport Day, tailored to the needs of Pacific Island airports, will be hosted by Airport Authority Cook Islands early next month.
Doctors warn of increase in cold, respiratory flu cases
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The number of people presenting symptoms of cold and respiratory flu in Rarotonga has increased, with Te Marae Ora advising people to keep warm this cold season.
Visiting NZ club eyes 7s success
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Visiting teams from New Zealand, Te Tai Tokerau U16 men’s and U18 women’s teams, are looking forward to another successful outing this weekend at the Raro 7s tournament.
