Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu

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.

More 24/7 security for homes

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

Cook Islands Security has launched their private security for homes with a 24-hour patrol network.

Little super heroes out to save the world

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

Students dress up in their favourite character costumes to mark Literacy Week.

Paul Kauri : Trust in the Lord with all your heart, not head

Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk

OPINION: For no matter how long many of us have been walking with God, there is always an element of the unknown in God that requires trust in this journey.

Cook Islands views sought on the Pacific's future

Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Cook Islands will play an active role in charting the future of the Blue Pacific over the next 30 years.

Weather watchers learn first aid

Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

With the number of accidents that have happened near the Meteorological Service office over the years, the weather team decided to undergo some first aid training.

Physical and mental health training to control inmates

Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

During the time George (Maggie) Angene was in prison, he would meditate - not in the way other people do with techniques like yoga and tai chi, but with a Bible.

Te Tuhi Kelly : 'We should be planning on going to war against Covid-19'

Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials

OPINION: All it takes is for one person to be infected and we are essentially in a gated-community.

Sokattak after win

Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football

Nikao Sokattak women’s side will be eyeing for their first win in the domestic football competition today.