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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Experience history, culture and a grand feast with Highland Paradise
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features
An experience you would not forget. This is what many would say after returning and experiencing the unique and authentic cultural presentation at Highland Paradise.
Overseas players were considered: Netball Cook Islands
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands has responded to queries from the public on why the National Squad did not have overseas players selected.
Visitors ‘run out of steam’
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Rarotonga Selection XV side held their ground, beating the visiting New Zealand Tairua Rugby Football Club 36-11 on Thursday.
Broadcaster continues to champion Cooks culture
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Cook Islander Kevin Dando moved to Australia with his family over two decades ago in search of new opportunities and a fresh start. His passion for keeping Cook Islands culture and identity alive remains strong. He chats with Losirene Lacanivalu.
Faster access to climate finance
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Fiji, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown highlighted the implementation of the redesigned Pacific Resilience Facility, which will help to ease climate financing for Pacific Island countries.
Te Kukupa II to depart for Cairns for repairs
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
The Cook Islands Police patrol boat Te Kukupa II is scheduled to depart for Cairns, Australia on Tuesday for repairs and maintenance work in dry dock.
Man admits to burglary charges
Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Defence lawyer Mona Ioane requested that his client, Edward Tonorio, have his sentencing date moved.
Court: man defends himself, probation services seeks more time
Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Oswell Tunupopo defended himself at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday, arguing that the charges against him should be withdrawn.
Cook Islands aims to become knowledge hub for seabed minerals
Thursday 10 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown this week spoke about the progress of Cook Islands seabed minerals exploration, data collection and being a knowledge-based economy to combat the impacts of climate change.
TMO responds to anti-obesity drug proposal
Thursday 10 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has reiterated that they only procure medications approved by MedSafe New Zealand.
2023 National Netball Squad confirmed
Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Netball Cook Islands (NCI) has confirmed the National Netball Squad who will be participating in two national tournaments this year.
Tairua NZ looks forward to Rarotonga match tomorrow
Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Tairua Rugby Club will be facing Rarotonga tomorrow.
Cook Islands culture takes centre stage at Gold Coast Bleach Festival
Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Culture, Features, National
E pu, e pu ka Tangi. E Ka’ara! E pa’u!
Chicken death mystery deepens as experts advise ‘further work’
Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
The Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) are conducting further work in relation to the chicken deaths that have occurred in Rarotonga.
Tourists falling victim to burglaries
Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cash and credit cards were reported stolen from a tourist accommodation over the weekend.
Be responsible: Police call out hit-and-run ‘culprits’
Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police are investigating two separate hit-and-run incidents that occurred over the weekend, in which motorists were injured and required medical attention.
Book inspired by ‘miracle turtle’ to be launched today
Wednesday 2 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Environment, National
The journey of Ponu, the miracle turtle, to Rarotonga has been such an inspiring story that Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre boss Stephenie Jansen felt she had to write a book about it.
Empire men win netball title
Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Following the successful debut of the Men’s Netball Competition which concluded last month, Netball Cook Islands (NCI) has set its sight on the upcoming Men’s World Cup in 2024.
Mum’s hope for missing teenage son
Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Features, In Depth, Local, National, Weekend
A year after a 19-year-old teenager went missing after being dropped off at a bus stop on Rarotonga, his family is still hopeful of finding him.
Police make ruling on controversial raffle draw
Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National, Other Sports, Sports
After a weeklong inquiry, Cook Islands Police have confirmed that the results of a raffle draw where the top two prizes went to the same ticket holder will stand.