Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu

Hine's Halo made with love

Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

It was in December last year that Reihana Koteka-Wiki and her mum Emmy began making island scrunchies to fundraise for the maternity ward at Rarotonga Hospital.

U17 Puaikura takes on Titikaveka

Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football

Puaikura Football U17 men’s team will face Titikaveka at the Cook Islands Football Association field this afternoon.

Te Tuhi Kelly: An even playing field

Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials

OPINION: There are valid points on both sides in regards to transgender participation at this year’s Cook Islands Games says Te Tuhi Kelly of the Progressive Party of the Cook Islands.

All go at Avatiu Harbour

Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

It was all hands on deck at the Avatiu wharf on Monday.

Home detention for tourist attack

Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Shay O’Carroll was first sentenced to 22 months in jail last year but remained on community bail due to his appeal to the court.

Safe and secure place needed

Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

Calls for supervised quarantine to be undertaken in a managed facility after breaches.

Putting their differences aside

Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics

Former clerk of parliament and Speaker of the House have agreed to move forward and put the past behind them.

Tupapa Maraerenga leading football comp

Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football

Tupapa Maraerenga’s 3-2 win over Puaikura on Saturday has put the side in lead in the Van’s Premiership Competition.

Nutters run

Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports

The first event of this year’s Round Rarotonga festival – the Nutters Run –will be held this afternoon.

Maintaining maritime security

Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Te Kukupa maritime police force have returned from a maritime surveillance operation ensuring that non-essential vessels are forbidden from entering Cook Islands ports during this Covid period.

Dirty dumpers!

Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

William Taripo is calling on those who have been dumping their rubbish at the old Panama dump to “stop!”. Taripo says Infrastructure Cook Islands provides a rubbish collection service and he did not understand why some people do not use this service.

Kata: misconduct

Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Kata

Ruth Tangiiau Mave: 'With great power, comes great responsibility'

Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials

OPINION: In the past, a nom de plume, gave opportunity to defile and destroy with hate and loathing, and remain unaccountable.

Living with a disability

Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Cook Islander Alexander Boaza writes about his journey living with a disability. The story was originally published by the Cook Islands National Disability Council and is republished with permission.

$500k for water system developments

Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands

The northern group islands’ rainwater harvesting and storage system will be improved soon, says Infrastructure Cook Islands.

Drought warning for the Pa Enua

Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather

There is a high chance of dry weather conditions for Penrhyn, Rakahanga and Manihiki.

The unexpected weatherman

Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend

With piles of weather reports and data sprawled all over his office, Arona Ngari is a weather man through and through, even though it wasn’t his first career choice. Losirene Lacanivalu sat down with him.

Puaikura face Tupapa in top of the table clash

Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football

Table toppers Tupapa Maraerenga and Puiakura will battle today for the top spot in the Rarotonga football premier men’s competition.

Te Ipukarea Society: Mysteries of the deep

Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials

OPINION: A moratorium on Deep Seabed Mining will empower the Pacific and build the capacity of island nations to protect coastal waters and conserve the vital biodiversity of the deep ocean systems.

Iriti Maoate: MP Selina Napa

Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

On Thursday Cook Islands News published the Kata cartoon depicting Titikaveka MP Sel Napa to be money-grabbing, lazy and a very selfish Member of Parliament.