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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Minister Angene: Machine purchased for Corrective Services and people
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Corrective Services Minister George “Maggie” Angene has disputed suggestions that a machinery purchased for the ministry was being used for personal gains.
Bears ready to face Eels
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Arorangi Bears premier men’s team is looking to maintain its momentum in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition against Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park this afternoon.
Penrhyn Marble comp a success
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
Thirty-two participants battled in the inaugural marble competition held on Easter Monday in Omoka, Penrhyn.
Workshop on pathways to access NZ markets
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
A team from the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (NZMPI) will be holding a workshop next week aiming to confirm existing pathways and research new pathways to access New Zealand markets.
Police relaunch Blue Light-led youth training
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Youths between the ages of 14 and 17 are encouraged to join a Cook Islands Police Service organised programme which will mark the relaunch of the Blue Light-led youth development training.
Parliament briefs
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
Minister for Health Rose Toki-Brown says Te Marae Ora (TMO) has a plan in place not only for Mangaia but for all Pa Enua to have dentists.
Brown meets with Police and customs on medicinal cannabis issue
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he has met with the Customs and Police departments ensuring that they understand what the law is and what their roles are
Government to provide $10k for Vanuatu cyclone relief
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Regional, Vanuatu
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he has indicated to his team at the Ministry of Finance that he is more likely to support initiatives that go to countries that are far more in need than New Zealand.
Tourism to get boost at Pacific Islands Forum
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, National, Pacific Islands Forum
Cook Islands will play a huge role in bringing leaders of all Pacific nations together at this year’s 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
Health briefs
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
No Leptospirosis cases
Woman warned over drink driving
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An 18-year-old has been warned that further offending in relation to driving under the influence of alcohol could see her serving jail time.
Self-service laundry facility launched in Rarotonga
Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local
A new laundromat service providing walk-in services for customers opened in Avarua, Rarotonga on Thursday.
Proud Cook Islander continues work of art
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features
Cook Islander Joyana Finch (nee Meyer) has released a new series of designs on her Mrs. J Finch website. Finch had released children’s science books ‘Buzz the Electron’ and ‘Violet the Photon’ in 2021 which she illustrated in Rarotonga.
Covid-19 ‘already’ under control
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Health secretary Bob Williams says Covid-19 is already under control.
‘Atiu on the move’ – Te Marae Ora introduces healthy island programme
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
In a bid to create a healthy lifestyle on Atiu, Te Marae Ora and Aka’uka Time teamed up to introduce a week of fitness sessions through a dance fitness programme ‘Atiu on the move’.
Dry spell continues for Northern Cook Islands
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The Northern Cook Islands will continue to experience the dry spell, says Cook Islands Meteorological Director Arona Ngari.
Spirited Away to be shown at Empire Cinema
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features
The Academy winning Japanese Anime ‘Spirited Away’ will be aired at the Empire Cinema in Rarotonga on April 22 at 5pm.
Cook Islands to monitor pesticide use
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organisation Office for the Pacific is working with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) Land Resources Division to implement the activities of a new proposed Pacific Regional Pesticide Registration Scheme.
NZ Police developing future training needs and opportunities
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The New Zealand Police’s Pacific Islands Prevention Programme (PIPP) team is working with the Cook Islands Police to develop future training needs and opportunities.
Eliminate mozzie breeding grounds, says Te Marae Ora
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is calling on the public to clean their yards and eliminate any potential mosquito breeding places.
