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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Health ministry urges Cook Islands parents to get their babies vaccinated against measles
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health says approximately 150 babies are due for their 12- and 15-months vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).
Facebook page using Cook Islands govt emblem active since 2012: Hilyard
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Entertainment, Local, National
A Facebook page called “Cook Islands Government” that uses the government’s emblem as profile picture was created over a decade ago.
Fiji Residents, Cook Islands gear up for Tri Series opener
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Fiji Residents rugby league team will be showcasing a number of young players at the inaugural Tri Nations Series that kicks off on Saturday, June 3.
Children’s book authors visit Rarotonga schools
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Year 1 to 4 students of Apii Te Uki Ou enjoyed an hour of reading and discussion with visiting authors Ana and Olivia Meredith yesterday.
Future stars mark World Kids Athletics Day
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics
Children aged three to 13 took part in fun activities at the BCI Stadium in Nikao yesterday to mark World Kids Athletics Day.
Cook Islands youths on Arctic voyage
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, National, Tourism, Weekend
Two Cook Islanders are on a voyage that they never imagined they would take in their lifetime.
Counselling services offer their support
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands counselling services are offering support for initial assessment of victims and offenders in domestic violence matters.
Children’s book author set to fulfil five year dream
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
A New Zealand mother and daughter will be in Rarotonga this week donating books to Apii Nikao, Apii Avarua and Apii Te Uki Ou.
Rising Stars Championship kicks off
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Other Sports, Sports
About 900 players from 75 teams gathered at Raemaru Park in Arorangi yesterday to kick start the 2023 Rising Stars Championship.
Books for St Joseph’s Primary
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
St Joseph’s Primary School students have been receiving some timely teaching lessons from visiting New Zealander Tyler Thompson who donated a box of new books for the school.
Cook Islands to make international AirBadminton debut
Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Local, National, Sports
A six-member team of three men and three women will be representing Cook Islands when the country makes its debut in AirBadminton at the second ANOC World Beach Games in August.
Community comes together to help find missing teenager
Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Rarotonga community came together last week Friday to help Police search for a missing teenager who wandered off after school.
Head of hospital services retiring
Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry for Health Director of Hospital Health Services Dr Yin Yin May will be retiring next month after 34 years of service in the Cook Islands.
Chickens ‘dropping dead’ raises concern
Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
Chickens are dropping dead on the island and investigation is underway to find the reason behind their sudden death.
Five Cook Islands players qualify for Pacific Ocean Junior Championship
Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
Five young enthusiastic Cook Islanders have qualified for the Pacific Oceania Junior Championships.
Friday’s drink driving trend is back: Police
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Road Safety Council president Brent Fisher says the police department needs a proper traffic division.
Just getting warmed up … Temperatures drop in Rarotonga
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Paddling, Sports, Weather
Unfazed by the cold and rain yesterday, paddlers went out to sea outside Trader Jacks to continue with what they love doing – paddling.
Bears dedicate 13s win to village and supporters
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s champions, Arorangi Bear have paid tribute to their village and supporters for backing them through the 2023 season.
Elevator project on track for August completion
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Ministry of Justice elevator (lift) project is on track for completion in August.
‘We’re champions’: Lady Bears complete rare double in women’s 13s competition
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
They came, they saw, they conquered. Lady Bears were yesterday crowned the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s women’s champions for the first time after defeating Lady Panthers 28-16 in the final held at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
