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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Official report required on missing Indonesian: Police
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police will require an official report on the missing Indonesian crewman from the fishing company before proceeding with the standard requirements.
Turtle tour operators call on community to report suspicious activity
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Environment, Local, National
A turtle tour operator is urging the community to work together and report any suspicious activity to the police.
Cook Islands Residents win Tri Nations Series opener
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Residents coach Clive Nicholas acknowledged his boys who answered the call to play against the Fiji Residents-Tabusoro in the first match of the Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series on Saturday.
Tupapa crowned netball champions
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Tupapa is the new premier champions of the Rarotonga Netball Club competition after defeating Arorangi Flames 49-47 in the grand finale at Tupapa Dome over the weekend.
Cook Islands teens on Arctic expedition see puffins for the first time
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National
The Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango students Siana Whatarau and Winton Herman have arrived in Tromso, Norway for their Arctic journey.
Ministry of Health to release Strategic Plan by end of June
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is expected to launch a five-year Strategic Plan for the National Health Sector by the end of this month.
The battle of the underdogs : Tupapa focus on discipline, Arorangi focused on finals
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
A new champion will be crowned in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition premier grade when underdogs Tupapa takes on Arorangi this afternoon at Tupapa Dome.
Cooks ready for Fiji in Tri Series opener
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Residents are ready for the Fiji Residents-Tabusoro side in the Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series opener this afternoon at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
Govt agencies disconnected in communications blunder
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Vodafone Cook Islands terminated its services to the Office of the Prime Minister due to unpaid bills – leaving dozens of Government agencies with no phone services.
Town, Country ready for Conan’s Cup
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The inaugural Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series will kick off this afternoon with the Conan’s Cup match between the Country and the Town women’s teams at Victoria Park in Tupapa at 4pm.
Arorangi, Tupapa claim Open titles
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Arorangi and Tupapa reigned supreme in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition Opens finals at Tupapa Courts this week.
Rising Stars Championship continues
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Rising Stars Championship for Netball, Rugby and Volleyball continued despite the drizzling rain last week.
Cook Islands Pacific Games Chef de Mission selection was fair: CISNOC
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The selection process for the Chef de Mission for Team Cook Islands to the Pacific Games was conducted with utmost transparency and fairness, says the President of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC).
Understanding emotions with Autism Cook Islands
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
People with autism struggle with communication, sensory overload and understanding emotions says Kat Jensen, the programme manager at Autism Cook Islands.
Open netball finals today
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
All Netball Club competition finals will be matches to watch, says Tekura Moekaa, Netball Cook Islands secretary.
TikTok no place on government platforms
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Social media technologies like TikTok do not have a place on government platforms.
Hundreds of students compete in Badminton College tournaments
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Badminton Cook Islands will be hosting its 8th Annual College Tournament at the Vodafone Sports Arena on Thursday and 170 students will be part of the event.
Beddoes looks forward to Pacific Games
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes is aiming to bring home three gold medals from this year’s Pacific Games.
Stay warm, stay hydrated, says Health
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health is advising the public to stay warm and stay hydrated.
JP gives defendant ‘benefit of the doubt’
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Okirua Manuela has been given the benefit of the doubt by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro as he was sentenced to appear in court in six months if called upon, a week ago.
