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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Money transfer agency meets with Fijian Community in Rarotonga
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
An agent from the money transfer agency KlickEx met with the Fijian Community on Thursday to highlight the benefits of using their services.
Mother and daughter head to Pacific Games
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Not many parents get to compete alongside their children at an international tournament, but for Julieanne Westrupp, it is a privilege to have her 15- year- old daughter Tashi Kopu joining her to the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Te Ipukarea Society welcomes legal personhood of whales in international waters
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has welcomed the recent news on Maori and Pacific Leaders proposing legal personhood of whales in international waters to the United Nations.
Cook Islands Friends of Fiji to accord traditional welcome to PM Rabuka in Rarotonga
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will be accorded a full Fijian traditional welcoming ceremony when he arrives in Rarotonga for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
Cook Islands claims third place
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The Cook Islands netball team clinched a last-minute winner against Canada on Friday night to secure third place in their final match at the Mirxes Nations Cup in Singapore.
Tupapa Young Rookies face Redbacks
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The high flying Tupapa Young Rookies will face the Arorangi Redbacks at Raemaru Park in round six men’s cricket competition.
JP adjourns sentencing of domestic violence accused
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of Peace Georgina Keenan-Williams adjourned the sentencing of a domestic violence accused to December 19, saying that an assault on a woman is taken seriously in the Cook Islands.
Piho’s turtle bubble photo makes a splash in New Zealand
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features
Award winning Cook Islands photographer Charlotte Piho has been recognised again for her stunning wildlife photography.
Cooks secure biggest winning margin
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
After successive defeats, the Cook Islands netball team bounced back to beat Canada on day four of the Mirxes Nations Cup in Singapore this week.
Cooks netball team still in high spirits
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands netball team is still in high spirits despite being defeated by Sri Lanka 63-52 on Day 3 of the Mirxes Nations Cup in Singapore.
Police enforce tougher stance on non-compliant motorcycle users
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police are handing out a strong message to motorcycle users in confiscating vehicles that are not compliant.
Tropical Cyclone Lola will not affect the Cooks
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Tropical Cyclone Lola that was said to be slowly moving across Vanuatu yesterday is not a threat to the Cook Islands.
Tourism operator gets probation for assault on ex-partner following trial
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Domestic violence will be viewed seriously by the Courts in the Cook Islands after a High Court Judge yesterday quashed an application for discharge without conviction.
Cooks photographer makes waves across the ocean
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, National
Award-winning photographer and turtle tour operator Charlotte Piho has been selected to represent the Oceania region in the Middle East.
Minister for Health highlights need for flexible financial support from development partners
Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands has endorsed and shown its support for the development of the draft Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework which was raised at the 74th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Western Pacific Meeting.
New Public Health Bill to be tabled in Parliament in Dec
Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The new Public Health Bill which will give Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health the power to issue monetary fines and regulate smoking and vaping, among other things, will be going through Parliament in December.
Road accidents on the rise as Police prepare for PIF Meeting
Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Three crashes were reported to police since Friday afternoon.
Cook Islands suffer upset loss
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The Cook Islands lost their first match at the 2023 Mirxes Nations Cup in Singapore to the home team early yesterday morning (Cook Islands time).
Pacific Islands Forum Meeting preparations on track, says PM
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
With the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting just around two weeks away, Prime Minister Mark Brown says they have received confirmation from agencies, dialogue partners and leaders who will be attending.
Budding netballer steps up to the international arena
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Netball, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend
Mere-Jean Piri is set to make her Cook Islands debut as the youngest player on the national team looks forward to the Nations Cup challenge in Singapore.
