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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Howard siblings lead Rarotonga Golf Amateur Open tournament
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Golf, Sports
Top local golfer William Howard will head into the final day of the TOA Group Rarotonga Golf Amateur Open 2023 tournament today with a slender one stroke lead.
Netball squad named
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Cook Islands national netball wider squad for the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands in November was announced yesterday.
For pride and country, Tabusoro faces Tokouso in second leg of Tri Series
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Tokouso Samoa/Tonga Residents team is hoping to get some of their players into the Cook Islands Rugby League team for the Pacific Games this year.
Financial Intelligence Unit gets new database to combat financial crime
Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) will soon have a new database that will assist them in combating financial crimes in the country.
Town eyeing win to keep Conan’s Cup hopes alive
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Town women’s rugby league team is focussed on winning the second leg of the Conan’s Cup series this weekend to keep their title hopes alive.
Plans to revive Miss Cook Islands pageant
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features
Plans to revive Miss Cook Islands pageant.
New Zealand specialists to probe ‘sudden’ chicken deaths
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National
Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that a team from New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries will be in Rarotonga next week to investigate the sudden death of chickens on the island.
Close to 200 players turn up for Badminton Challenge
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
The first night of the five-week Social Elite Challenge saw more than 170 players take to the courts representing their workplaces, government departments and family.
Strong challenge at Kumete Athletics Competition
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
This year’s Kumete Athletics Competition saw a strong challenge from Tupapa who came a close second to Arorangi as overall winners, says the president of Athletics Cook Islands, Simone Fe’ao.
Long weekend ends with noise complaints and motorbike incidents
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police say the long weekend ended with noise complaints, wilful damage and two motorbike incidents.
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.
