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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
More dialogue and partnership needed between Air New Zealand and the Cooks tourism industry
Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Partnership and true dialogue was the message echoed across the room from the tourism community to representatives of Air New Zealand.
Cooks Prime Minister at ASEAN Summit, Nicholas acting PM
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is out of the country attending a number of meetings this month. The PM's portfolio is allocated to Albert Nicolas- the Minister for Infrastructure Cook Islands- who will be the acting PM in Brown’s absence.
More questions surrounding ‘concrete pads' outside of Apii Takitumu grounds
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) Albert Nicholas has clarified questions surrounding the newly constructed concrete pads outside Apii Takitumu.
Burglary concerns raised in Parliament
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
Each person is responsible for the safety of their own belongings and it's imperative on us individually to ensure the safety of our belongings, says Member of Parliament Tingika Elikana.
Police Commissioner attends conference
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Police Commissioner TJ Keenan has attended the 50th Annual Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Conference.
Leading tourism player calls for transparency
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
A major tourism player says government needs to do a better job in formulating effective policies in the interests of all Cook Islanders.
Steady progress at Muri as road works continue
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The current road renewal and upgrade in Muri is expected to be completed in October, says Infrastructure Cook Islands Elizabeth Wright-Koteka.
Drones show African tulip trees’ ‘small but mighty’ natural enemies are doing their job
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Aerial images collected during a survey on Rarotonga’s forests earlier this month show that the beetles released in 2021 to control the African tulip trees have been successful.
Being connected to the environment
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Climate change is not new, chairperson of the environmental non-government organisation Kōrero o te 'Ōrau in Rarotonga Dr Teina Rongo says.
Mammogram screening cancelled, returning in early 2024: TMO
Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Mammogram screening will be offered on Rarotonga as early as next year.
Lease matter needs to be resolved
Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in
Chief Justice Patrick Keane says that a lease matter between Barbara Dobson and Mary Kairua needs to be resolved.
Repairs to one-year-old patrol boat about to commence
Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
The Cook Islands' one-year-old patrol boat, which set sail to Australia two weeks ago for repairs and maintenance, is on the verge of reaching its destination.
INTAFF secretary at Forum Women Leaders Meeting
Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Education, Fiji, Local, National, Regional
Ministry for Internal Affairs secretary Anne Herman says there are still challenges in the Pacific region for women.
Miss New Zealand to return to Raro
Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features
Newly crowned Miss New Zealand Georgia Waddington is looking forward to returning to Rarotonga.
Starlink takes off in the Cooks
Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) ICT Office is monitoring new internet provider Starlink, which is being rollout in the Pacific region and worldwide.
Ten teams in mix netball competition
Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Ten teams are competing in the Social Mixed Netball Competition that started at the National Sports Arena a week ago and continues today.
Tamarind House - compliments to the chef and team
Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Food, Go Local
It’s worth every dollar! Situated just on the main road at Tupapa, in Rarotonga, I must say, Tamarind House Restaurant owned by Sue Carruthers never ceases to amaze me.
Beddoes making Cook Islands proud
Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Middle distance champion Alex Beddoes hopes that his performance at the Scottish Championship and 2023 World Champions in Budapest has made Cook Islanders proud.
Civil matters call over - August 25
Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A few Civil Court matters were called before the Chief Justice Patrick Keane at the High Court in Avarua on Friday.
Reid speaks highly of Cooks rugby players
Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend
Cook Islands rugby players have skills, strong running and are aggressive, says former All Black Hikatarewa Rockcliffe Reid, or better known as Hika Reid.
