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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Nicholas names Cook Islands 7s training squad
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The newly appointed Cook Islands rugby 7s head coach Clive Nicholas has selected his training squad for the 2024 Oceania Rugby 7s Championship to eb held in December.
Child assault results in two-month prison term
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who slapped, punched and stomped on a child’s chest in an outer island has been sentenced to two months of imprisonment.
Air NZ passenger offloaded for intoxication
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police received reports of minor incidents over the weekend with one involving an Air New Zealand passenger who was offloaded for allegedly being drunk.
PAC urges NES to waive fees for public projects
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Parliament
The National Environment Service (NES) has been advised by the Public Accounts Committee to consider waiving permit fees for community projects by adopting a social responsibility approach.
Court briefs
Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man, who was alleged to have been the mastermind behind a major cannabis operation in Rarotonga and sentenced in 2022, appe
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Several former and current directors of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) have filed defamation lawsuits against George Pitt of the Cook Islands Herald and Elijah Communications.
Celebrating food and handmade treasures
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National
Local produce, handicrafts and hot meals were showcased at the 2024 World Food Day celebration held at Terevete Park in Avarua yesterday.
Te Marae Ora on alert amid XEC surge in NZ
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has encouraged anyone with flu-like symptoms to practice good public health measures after a new, highly transmissible Covid-19 subvariant, XEC, has been detected in New Zealand.
Children get a taste of sushi-making
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Food
Children as young as six years old participated in a World Food Day Potiki Makona Kai Sumaringa Sushi workshop at Terevete Park yesterday.
Court briefs
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who was sentenced a week ago for driving related charges, was before the Court on Thursday for breaching community service and his probationary licence.
Rau-Heather’s five-star performance
Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Badminton, Football, Sports
Sixteen-year-old Zarrian Daniel Rau-Heather is one of the top-performing young athletes to have emerged from the 2024 Cook Islands Games, winning five gold medals in the open’s division.
Cook Islands Police struggle with helmet enforcement
Thursday 17 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Helmet infringements are and have generally been lower on the list of fines issued by the Cook Islands Police Service, according to Police strategic and media advisor Trevor Pitt.
Young athletes break national records at Cook Islands Games
Wednesday 16 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Cook Islands Games, Sports
New athletics records were set in the field events at the Cook Islands Games 2024 last week.
Vendors to showcase local produce at World Food Day
Wednesday 16 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Agriculture, Local, National
Over 50 vendors are expected to gather at this year’s World Food Day celebrations to be held at the Terevete Park in Avarua on Friday.
Public Accounts Committee recommends liquor licence transfer
Wednesday 16 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Ministry of Transport is evaluating a recommendation to transfer the responsibility of liquor licence management to another ministry with more relevant expertise.
New x-ray machine for Rarotonga Hospital
Tuesday 15 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that they have had bilateral talks with partners and donors on key equipment for the hospital services in the country.
Police report domestic violence and theft cases
Tuesday 15 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police say the weekend has been relatively good with only a few incidents reported.
1900 women wait for breast cancer screenings, says TMO
Tuesday 15 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
An estimated 1900 women are waiting for mammography screening, according to Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Woman facing additional charges in hit-and-run case
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman alleged to have injured four teenagers in a hit and run matter will be facing more charges, the Cook Islands Criminal Court heard last week.
Court briefs
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The case of a man accused of raping a girl under the age of 12 has been adjourned to November 28.