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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
A migrant worker’s plight : Building good working relationships to stop labour drain
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth
Cook Islands employers are crying foul over the sudden departure of migrant workers to better paying New Zealand and Australian jobs, including some recent arrivals who have left the country without fulfilling their contracts. Online editor Losirene Lacanivalu investigates why these workers are leaving our shores and what can be done to stop this labour drain.
Claws are out, it’s showdown time!
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Lady Bears will enter the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s final as hot favourites against Lady Panthers at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia this afternoon. But both captains believe ‘final is anyone’s game’ as they prepare to lead their sides in the much-anticipated showdown.
Police team up with counselling agencies to address domestic violence in the Cooks
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Economy, Education, Local
In a bid to address and prevent domestic violence in the Cook Islands, the Police Service yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with counselling service providers Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) and Te Punanga Ora’anga Matutu (Te POM).
AKTT youth prepare for Country of Origin Series
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Through the Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau (NGO), the ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango 2023 group of youths will be participating in the Country of Origin Volleyball Series in Aotearoa New Zealand in the first week of July.
Avatiu to take on Titikaveka in hotly contested competition
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The match to watch at this coming weekend’s Netball Club Competition will be the unbeaten Avatiu ladies taking on Titikaveka at the Avatiu netball court.
Man gets 12 months of probation supervision for assaulting a female
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Aue Inangaro Tamariki Vakatini has been warned by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro that if he is again charged with assaulting a female, he could be facing a jail sentence.
Persistent rain pounds Rarotonga
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
A nasty weather system affecting New Zealand is indirectly affecting the Cook Islands.
Rugby training for youngsters
Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
More than 300 primary and high school students will be part of a rugby competition in the 2023 Rising Stars Championship.
Allrounder makes the cut for US Sports Programme
Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands sporting youngster Nicol Tiaore has been given the opportunity to attend a two to three weeks United States Sports Visitor Programme next month.
Agriculture ministry and NZ to sign ‘Export Plan’
Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Biosecurity Quarantine Arrangement (BQAs) signed in 1999 between New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) will be replaced by an Export Plan in a bid to boost agricultural export to NZ.
Eels, Bears in do or die clash
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
It will be a do or die for Avatiu Nikao Eels and Arorangi Bears when they meet this afternoon in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s semi-final at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
Lady Eels and Panthers vying to reach finale
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Lady Panthers will take on Lady Eels today in a do or die semi-final round with both vying for a spot in the grand finale.
Three teens in custody following high-profile burglaries
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Three teenagers who are alleged to have been involved in two high-profile burglaries in town have been arrested.
Local employers left in limbo as foreign workers leave in droves
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Loss of foreign workers to New Zealand post Covid-19 pandemic has become a major issue for local businesses who are struggling to fill the void left by these workers, most of whom are leaving the country without proper notice.
Youth Games: A fun learning experience
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
It has been a week of fun and learning new sport techniques at the National Indoor Arena as Rarotonga youth came together to compete against each other in different sporting codes at the 2023 Youth Games.
Over 120 dogs put down in last three months, say Police
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
One hundred and twenty-four (124) dogs have been put down by the Cook Islands Police in the past three months.
$15,450 for Vanuatu cyclone appeal, Govt contributes $10k
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Vanuatu
A cheque of $15,450 has been handed to the Cook Islands Vanuatu Community to assist families who were affected by two category-four tropical cyclones in Vanuatu last month.
Cook Islands basketball star gives it her best shot
Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Sports
At a young age, Sharne Pupuke-Robati began her training for basketball. She did not know that one day she would wake up to being part of the 3X3 New Zealand Tall Ferns team. Now, at the age of 22, Pupuke-Robati looks back to when she started training for the sport.
Sentencing for man who defended himself in Court adjourned
Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Iorama Ngataua’s sentencing has been adjourned.
League 13s competition heads into knockout stage
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition heads into knockout stage with playoffs in the men’s and women’s divisions this weekend.
