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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Mixed Touch gears up for semi-finals
Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch 2024 Mixed Competition will hold its final round of preliminary games today at the National Stadium in Nikao before heading into the playoffs.
Cook Islands athletes battle through World Cross Country Championship
Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands athletes Adrianna Skurosz and Rupeni Mataitoga have completed their course at the World Athletics Cross Country Championship in Belgrade, Serbia.
NES selects consultant to develop sea turtle conservation plan for Rarotonga
Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service (NES) has selected a qualified and experienced consultant to develop an environmental management plan to address sea turtle conservation concerns.
Court orders community service for assault on female
Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 30-year-old businessman has been sentenced to 12 months’ probation supervision with the first three months to be served for community service.
Penrhyn faces power cuts due to failing solar system batteries
Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
Penrhyn residents are facing reduced power hours due to failing batteries in their solar-diesel hybrid system, with replacements expected to arrive in June.
Athletics re-elects president, focuses on building infrastructure for future growth
Tuesday 9 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Simone Fe’ao was re-elected for a second term as president of Athletics Cook Islands at the Annual General Meeting held a week ago.
Police shortage leads to drop in checkpoints
Tuesday 9 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police say a staff shortage has led to a decrease in traffic checkpoints on Rarotonga.
New Zealand peanut recall doesn’t affect local stock
Saturday 6 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Two budget brands of peanut products are being recalled in New Zealand due to high levels of aflatoxins, but a local importer says their stock isn’t affected.
Youngsters ready for East Pacific challenge
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
Fourteen young Cook Islands tennis players will be representing the country at the East Pacific Qualifiers in Tahiti from April 8 to 13.
$350 fine for reckless driving and ignoring police signals
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A motorist has been convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $300 and $50 court cost for dangerous driving and failure to stop.
Motorcyclist fined $500 for dangerous driving, speeding
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A motorcyclist who was reported for dangerous driving and speeding last week has been convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $500.
Court briefs
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Defence counsel Norman George has elected for three Justices of the Peace trial for his client Sina Sostris Daniel.
Lindsay appointed to World Netball Strategic Development Fund Panel
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands (NCI) executive board member Jason Lindsay has been appointed to the Strategic Development Fund Panel for World Netball members.
Marine biologist says El Nino may be behind Penrhyn Island fish kill
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Weather
Hundreds of milkfish were found dead in a pond in Penrhyn Island, possibly due to a combination of low pressure, heat and lack of oxygen in the water caused by El Nino, says a marine biologist.
Tapaitau, Puna to appeal against ‘excessive’ sentence
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The lawyer representing incarcerated former Cook Islands deputy prime minister has indicated that he will be filing an application to appeal the sentencing.
Vaiimene appointed new director of Cook Islands Meteorological Service
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Former senior meteorological observer Maara Vaiimene has been appointed the new director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service. Vaiimene commenced the top role on March 25.
Repeat offender sentenced for brutal assault on ex-partner
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro sentenced a man to four months imprisonment for nine counts of assaulting a woman.
Court briefs
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Tamatoa Tetupuorongo Ariki Albert Henry Nicholas who is facing charges of common assault and intent to injure has pleaded guilty.
Mass milkfish die-off in Penrhyn raises concerns
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weather
Residents of Penrhyn island are investigating the cause of a large die-off of milkfish in a local fish pond, suspecting it is related to recent extreme heat and low oxygen levels in the water.
Tennis aims to serve up interest
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
As a pathway to increasing the interest of tennis among the younger generation, Tennis Cook Islands, through the support of ANZ Bank, has been hosting school programmes for primary school students in Rarotonga.
