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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Infrastructure Minister clarifies Arorangi CICC roadworks
Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Infrastructure Minister Albert Nicholas said the roadworks at Arorangi in front of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) was carried out on the request of Mama Tinomana Tokerau Ariki and former MP William “Smiley” Heather.
Tokouso wins Tri Nations Series
Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Tokouso Samoa/Tonga Residents team claimed the inaugural Cook Islands Rugby League Association Tri Nations Series after beating Cook Islands Residents on Saturday.
Court briefs
Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Simiona Maihia facing drink driving and careless driving charges appeared before Justice of the Peace Nadine Newnham at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday last week.
Infectious disease ruled out in chicken deaths investigation
Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, National
New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) animal health experts have ruled out infectious disease as the cause of death for the Rarotonga chickens.
Possession is key: Nicholas
Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Residents will focus on ball possession in today’s Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series final match against Tokouso- Samoa/Tonga Residents at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Avarua CICC holds tivaivai exhibition
Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Culture, Features, National
In preparation for the 34th Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) General Assembly next month, the women of the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) showcased their tivaivai designs and products at the Takamoa Theological College Hall on Thursday.
Alleged driver remanded
Friday 16 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
The alleged motorbike driver involved in the weekend’s fatal crash has been remanded into custody until June 22.
Men’s netball competition starts today
Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The national netball squad preparing for the Pacific Games 2023 will be part of the inaugural Netball Cook Islands Men’s Competition that starts today at the National Sports Arena.
National women's cricket gets overseas help
Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands women’s cricket team have started their training for the ICC T20 Women’s East Asia Pacific World Cup Qualifier which will be played in Vanuatu in August.
Turtles are not pet material, says Te Are Manu Vet Clinic head
Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Turtles are not designed to be domesticated or kept as pets, says Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director Dr Michael Baer.
Motorcycle crash survivor arrested
Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police have arrested the survivor of a motorbike crash that resulted in the death of a 24-year-old man on Saturday in Titikaveka.
Cooks Beach Volleyball looks to move up another level at 2023 Pacific Games
Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Cook Islands Beach Volleyball aims to improve and move up another level in the Pacific region at this year’s Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Agriculture continues to assist with Cooks fertiliser supplies
Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Ministry of Agriculture is continuing to assist and supply farmers with fertiliser on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Apology from Foreign Affairs and Immigration follows visa, permit processes and fees confusion
Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Foreign Affairs and Immigration has apologised for a public notice which “caused confusion on immigration regulations regarding new visa and permit processes and fees”.
What happened to me must never happen again – Puna
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Pacific Islands, Regional, Weekend
Former Cook Islands prime minister and Manihiki MP Henry Puna has spoken out about his ‘controversial’ appointment and impending exit as the Pacific Islands Forum secretary general at a recent event in Apia, Samoa.
Road accidents, fatality
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Three roadside crashes were reported to police in the weekend, with one resulting in the death of a 24-year-old man in Titikaveka.
Kiwi tourist, 49, drowns ‘in shallow waters of the lagoon’
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Health, Local, National
Rarotonga recorded its second drowning incident after a 49-year-old New Zealand tourist died in the lagoon at The Edgewater Resort and Spa in Arorangi on Sunday.
Inspiring young athletes to pursue their passion for sports and lead healthy, active lives
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Fifty-two balls donated to the Cook Islands Volleyball Federation by the Japan Volleyball Association will boost and encourage the sport on the island, says the federation president.
Fiji PM in search for former Cooks sailors
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Politics, Regional
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who is due to visit the Cook Islands later in the year, is hoping to reunite with a group of Cook Islands sailors who were held hostage in the Indian Ocean by Tamil Tigers pirates in the late 1980s.
Community groups raise concerns over immigration permit fees
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Foreign community groups on Rarotonga have raised concerns over lack of awareness on the changes to the Cook Islands immigration visa and permit regime and conflicting effective dates.
