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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
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.
Teams eye final spots
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Exciting matches will be held in the Rarotonga Netball Club premier and age group grades semi-finals today at the Ngatangiia/Matavera Courts in Muri.
Avaavaroa experience gives birth to new passion project
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, In Depth, National, Weekend
Award-winning Cook Islands photographer Alex King has embarked on a new journey involving something she is passionate about – protecting the environment. King talks to Cook Islands News online editor Losirene Lacanivalu about “Te Ara o te Akau – The Meaning Behind the Reef” and the role the country’s newest non-government organisation (NGO) can play in fulfilling her passion.
The ‘voice’ of the Bears
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Rugby league, Sports, Weekend
She is a woman, she is a mother, and she is also the Arorangi Bears passionate supporter and president.
The sensational Cosmar Tau’u
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend
As the sensational Arorangi Bears celebrate their domestic rugby league victory tomorrow, one of their senior players, who featured for the club when they last won the title 20 years ago, shares how he was not shaken or moved against giants Tupapa Panthers in the grand final earlier this month.
Short named new chef de mission
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Rarotonga lawyer Mark Short has been appointed the new chef de mission for Team Cook Islands to the Pacific Games later this year and other international events.
Flying through busy schedule for the love of rugby league
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend
Working full time as a pilot for Air Rarotonga has never hindered Stephen Willis from committing to his beloved Arorangi Bears team.
15 badminton youngsters prepare for AIMS Games
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Fifteen youngsters from the ages of 11 to 13 will be representing the Cook Islands in badminton at the Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand this September.
Cruise ship passengers lap up Rarotonga’s attractions
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Around 240 passengers on board the cruise ship Paul Gauguin made their way to downtown Avarua, Rarotonga yesterday making the most of their short visit.
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.
