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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Celebrating Australia Day ‘Kuki style’
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A group of Cook Islanders who have previously resided in Australia for an extended period will be hosting a special event for Australia’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Dr Christopher Watkins on Australia Day.
Terangi the turtle recovers
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Te Ara O Te Onu Cook Islands has released the endangered Hawksbill turtle named Terangi that was found trapped in a fishing net, into the lagoon in Tikioki, after a short “staycation” in the salt water pool at Ocean Escape Resort.
First wedding of the year
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Rarotonga businessman Stephen Lyon and his long-time partner Lovelyn Gatchalian exchanged their vows in front of family and close friends this week. The wedding held at Ra Mura in Betela, Arorangi, was a special one – it was the first wedding of the year.
Stolen firearm probe ongoing
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A week after an alleged fire arm theft incident, police yesterday said the case is still pending. The firearm is alleged to have been taken from an unsecured location.
Luxury cruise ship promotes Cooks trip
Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Paul Gauguin Cruises are advertising Cook Islands as one of the destinations in its 2021 itinerary, but there's no imminent change to the temporary ban on cruise ships, officials say.
Repeat offender given second chance
Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Recidivist offender Talimealahi Tuileila was granted bail by Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams at the High Court yesterday.
Aiming for the bullseye
Thursday 21 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Darts players who have made it through to the final rounds of the Edgewater Resort and Spa Darts Open Championship will be putting their best moves forward at this Saturday’s Championships.
Vet clinic to welcome new staff
Thursday 21 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Te Are Manu, the Cook Islands’ only vet clinic will welcome two staff this year, adding a boost to their staff numbers.
Forum role to be filled in February
Wednesday 20 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The new head of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is expected to be appointed when regional leaders meet next month.
Resorts ready to welcome guests
Wednesday 20 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
With high hopes weighing on a two-way travel bubble between Cook Islands and New Zealand by March 31, local accommodation providers are ready to welcome visitors to the island paradise of Rarotonga.
Water trucks, excavators for Pa Enua
Wednesday 20 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
Three excavators and two water trucks were loaded on MV Taunga Nui yesterday for the Nga Pu Toru (Atiu, Mitiaro and Mauke).
Market initiative off to a ‘Jumpstart’
Tuesday 19 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Punanga Nui Market’s first ‘Jumpstart January’ event held on Saturday has been hailed a major success.
Plea for fisherman to watch out for turtles
Tuesday 19 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Turtle Conservation Society (Te Ara O Te Onu) is calling on local fishermen to check their net at least every four hours when they are out fishing.
Defence lawyers request for judge alone trials
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC presided over High Court matters via video link on Friday and began to clear a case backlog.
‘Jumpstart January’ for market vendors
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Punanga Nui Market has waived fees for its vendors in a bid to bring life back to the top local attraction in the absence of tourists due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Police record drop in burglary incidents
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police capped off last year with an annual total of 90 reported burglary incidents – the lowest for at least eight years.
Prospects for seabed exploration move forward in Cooks
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
As the government's exploration application process moves forward, a local environmental NGO is recommending only a “very small area” be given out at first for seabed mining exploration in order to determine potential impacts.
‘Be proud of who you are’
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Dr Jon Tikivanotau Jonassen is passionate about Cook Islands culture and is now on a mission to record all he has experienced and learned in a book to preserve the country’s culture for future generations.
Residents welcome quarantine free travel to NZ
Friday 15 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Residents are reacting positively to this week's announcement of quarantine-free travel to New Zealand.
Purple reign
Thursday 14 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
RBDC Purple won the Cook Islands Beach Games open mixed Touch competition gold medal at Nikao Beach Courts on Wednesday.
