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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Politics, a chapter ‘well and truly closed’: Puna
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Politics, Regional
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna says he has no plans to return to local politics.
Plans to rebuild Head of State’s official residence
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
There are plans to rebuild an official residence for the Head of State more than 10 years after the existing building was deemed not fit for purpose.
Willison was in Broncos line-up
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League has proven that Cook Islanders can compete at the elite level by qualifying at the last Rugby League World Cup, says League president Charles Carlson.
Badminton Raro reps in NZ comp
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Rarotonga based players Lana Aperau-Toa, Edon Teraitua, Te Pa Tupa and Tereapii Akavi will be competing in the New Zealand Junior Teams Championships in Palmerston North.
Monitoring animal health
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cecilia Samuela-TouAriki, the Ministry for Agriculture Director was among 15 other Pacific representatives in Chiba, Japan last month.
‘Government can’t stop foreign workers from leaving the country’
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says there is nothing the government can do to stop people from leaving the country.
Puna reiterates support to Cook Islands
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum has reiterated support to the Cook Islands as host of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in November.
Netball Cook Islands creates opportunities for young women
Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands is focused on creating opportunities for young women in the Cook Islands.
PM Brown clarifies new regulations of Immigration Act
Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister and Minister for Immigration and Foreign Affairs Mark Brown says the new regulations of the Immigration Act 2021 were based on the sentiments of the Cook Islands people on foreign workers at the time.
Cook Islands Top Group C, Defeats Solomon Islands
Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports
Victoria Fatiaki has been awarded the player of the match as Cook Islands footballer against Solomon Islands at the OFC U19 Women’s Championship 2023 in Suva, Fiji. This comes after Cook Islands defeated the Solomon Islands 1-0 in the final Group C match at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship in Suva, Fiji. Fatiaki said playing […]
Rising Stars Championship a Success
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The six weeks Rising Stars Championship has concluded marking the end of another successful year, says tournament director Jackie Rongo.
Privilege to be in the Cook Islands, says Australian Governor-General
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Australian Governor-General, David Hurley says it is a privilege to be in the Cook Islands and celebrate the friendship between the two nations.
Empire dominates Men’s Netball Comp
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands secretary Tekura Moekaa says the Empire team has emerged as the dominant force, led by their captain Tupa Tupa.
Weekend police briefs
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police are calling on the public to provide any information regarding Teau Moana Tangi Taraiti.
League turns focus to Pacific Games
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands rugby league men’s team to the 2023 Pacific Games in November is aiming to bring home a medal after going down in the inaugural Tri Nations Series decider a week ago.
Christianity brings hope to Tinomana Ariki as Gospel arrives in Rarotonga
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk, Features
Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In this article he talks about how the Gospel arrived at Rarotonga.
School garden project teaches Rakahanga kids healthy eating
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Rakahanga School students have embarked on a mission to grow their own vegetables in a bid to promote healthy living.
Tourists injured in crash involving three motorbikes
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Three tourists were provided medical attention after a motor vehicle crash at YWAM, Titikaveka yesterday morning.
Herrmann reaffirms commitment to work closely with Fiji
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Politics
Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Herrmann reaffirmed Cook Islands commitment to work closely with Fiji to expand air and sea connectivity, to promote trade and investment and people to people links.
Netball announces development squad
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands has announced its development squad in preparation for the World Youth Cup 2025.
