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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Court briefs
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
At the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday, Justice of the Peace John Whitta presided over some court matters.
Empire remains unbeaten in Men’s Netball Comp
Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The Empire men’s netball team continues to dominate the 2023 Rarotonga Men’s Netball Competition.
Badminton teens return with medals
Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
The Badminton Cook Islands team that represented Counties Manukau Badminton at the New Zealand 2023 Junior Team Championship have all returned home with their medals.
Refurbished computers, boost for school computer classes
Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
ANZ Bank handed five refurbished computers to Imanuela Akatemia yesterday to assist students with their computer classes.
Cardiovascular leading non communicable disease related deaths
Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
According to Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health quarterly report, cardiovascular diseases is the leading cause of non-communicable diseases (NCD) related deaths in the Cook Islands.
Obsolete notes bounce back on Raro
Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
A number of NZ$20 notes which are not accepted by the banks have been circulating on Rarotonga.
Robotics competition puts young brains to the test
Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Technology
Cook Islands Robotics Competition held at the Cook Islands Centre for Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT) University of the South Pacific (USP) yesterday, saw a number of students gather to showcase their knowledge in robotics and eagerly learn more.
Bulldogs take on the Eels on Friday
Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Titikaveka Bulldogs will face Rarotonga Club 15’s defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park, Arorangi on Friday.
Avatiu Nikao defends 15's trophy
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Arorangi Bears rugby team will put on an exciting rugby match against the host side and defending champions of the Rarotonga Club 15s Competition Avatiu Nikao Eels today, while Lady Panthers takes on TKV Reds in the Women’s 10s Competition.
Love the Ocean: Teens hear the call of the Arctic
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
The Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango students Siana Whatarau and Winton Herman held the Cook Islands flag high during their recent journey to the Arctic.
More cruise ships expected in Raro as visitor numbers swell
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Thirteen more cruise ship visits are expected between now and the end of the year, says Cruise Cook Islands Stuart Henry.
Titikaveka, Tupapa in 15s Kick-off today
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Titikaveka will face Tupapa in the kick-off of the Rarotonga Club 15s Competition today.
BSP 100K cycle challenge tomorrow
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association will have their annual BSP 100K cycle challenge tomorrow.
Booster dose Pfizer vaccine available
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health is advising the public that the booster dose of Pfizer is now available for the Rarotonga and Aitutaki community.
Cook Islands wins Kid’s Athletics Day Challenge
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands has been confirmed winners of the Kids’ Athletics Day Member Federation Challenge following their eight-day programme of activities throughout May.
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.
