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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Barge granted permission to berth at Avatiu
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The new barge MV Taunga Nui acquired by Cook Islands General Transport has been granted permission to berth at the Avatiu Port.
Excitement builds for Sevens tournament
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Twenty-one teams registered and confirmed to play at rugby sevens tournament starting on December 4.
Barge crew swab tests needed before disembarkment
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
MV Taunga Nui crew members will be required to stay on board the barge while Te Marae Ora takes swab tests.
Northern Stars – the team to watch out for in 5x5 basketball
Wednesday 25 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Sports
Rarotonga’s Northern Stars team continues to take the lead in the 5X5 basketball tournament that is expected to end on a high note next month. Organiser Puna Vano said the U16 boys’ and girls’ teams remain unbeaten since the start of the tournament and they are the team to watch out for as the semi-finals […]
New barge to arrive tomorrow
Wednesday 25 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands General Transport will welcome their new shipping vessel MV Taunga Nui as it is expected to arrive at the Avatiu Port tomorrow.
Mama Mousie Skews’ memory honoured
Wednesday 25 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Rotary Club of Rarotonga yesterday honoured the memory of the late Mama Mousie Skews as they officially handed over to St Joseph’s early childhood education students a number of play and work stations.
Keeping art of tivaevae alive
Tuesday 24 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features
The outer island travel experience is helping revive traditional art making in the Pa Enua.
Te Kara Run for the special ones
Tuesday 24 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands will be hosting a colourful fun Te Kara Run this Friday in a bid to support children and caregivers living with autism.
Giving back to the people of Mitiaro
Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
Rangi Kimiora enjoyed a comfortable life while growing up in Melbourne. But after spending a decade there, he decided to return home to Mitiaro to help improve the lives of his people on the island.
Rare milkfish harvest carried out in Mitiaro
Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
On Friday, the Arongamana of Mitiaro agreed to lift the Ra’ui on the lake of Mitiaro to harvest the freshwater milkfish.
Businesses on board with CookSafe
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Business people around Rarotonga are urged to contact the Private Sector Taskforce CookSafe team if they are having issues with their CookSafe contact-tracing system scanner.
A tribute to people and places wins Moana Oceania Award
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
An obsession with genealogies, and wanting to know where people are from and how they are connected has led to a prestigious award for Emma Powell. Losirene Lacanivalu reports. Aotearoa born Cook Islander Emma Ngakuraevaru Powell has been awarded the Moana Oceania Award for the 2020 Early Career Researchers ataata video competition. Powell is currently […]
Black rock construction work ‘approved’
Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The environmental impact assessment of the work being done near the Black Rock Social Centre in Nikao has been completed and approved, says the National Environment Service.
Teacher making steady recovery from listeria
Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in
Apii Te Uki Ou teacher Grace Archer, who contracted a listeria infection in Rarotonga, has acknowledged the messages and donations supporting her during her treatment in New Zealand.
Muri crash case: Deceased’s family question ruling
Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The truck driver involved in the Muri crash that resulted in death of a foreign worker has been fined $450 and disqualified from driving for 12 months or holding a driver's license.
Cook Islands Residents win Tri Nations opener
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands emerges from a close battle with Fiji to take the Tri Nations Rugby Union series opener.
‘Be in charge of your health’- Free checkups coincide with World Diabetes Day
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
There are 1600 diabetic patients, mainly adults, in the Cook Islands, says Te Marae Ora health ministry.
Drug case of American citizen adjourned
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
American citizen Theran Celesta Weaver III is facing a charge of possession of cannabis in the Cook Islands.
Driver disqualified after crashing into hydro pole
Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police prosecutor puts damages to power poles from a crash last month in Avatiu to around $13,000.
Cook Islander receives $300k grant to lead study on psychology
Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Auckland-born Cook Islander and university lecturer, Dr Sam Manuela has been given funding for research into Pacific psychology.
