Rashneel Kumar

Rashneel Kumar

Three saved from drowning

Friday October 18, 2019
The “no swimming” sign hidden under a tree near Rutaki passage. 19101715

Quick actions from some locals saved the lives of three people caught in high swells at the Rutaki passage yesterday.

Kukis takes on the giants

Thursday October 17, 2019

There is hardly any mention of the Cook Islands at the World Cup Nines. Rashneel Kumar reports.

Limestone painting is one of traditional practices celebrated in tourism awards

Thursday October 17, 2019
The Te Ieie O Te Orau competition on Mauke will focus on reviving the traditional practice by whitewashing the historic roadside walls in places like this Ziona church. 19101624

Reviving the traditional practice will be the key theme in round four of the Cook Islands Tourism run community-based competition on Mauke.

Pieces of Aitutaki

Thursday October 17, 2019
Aitutaki Hostel is getting a much needed facelift, the first since its opening in 1993. The renovation work initiated by the Aitutaki Rarotonga community is being carried out by workers from the island. Avele Simiona, the acting president of Aitutaki Rarotonga community, said the refurbishment work included paint job on the exterior of the building. Simiona said they have been raising money for the past 12 to 14 months for this project, which would cost them about $20,000. “We just want to brighten up the hostel just in time for our people to come to Rarotonga for the end of the year holidays,” Simiona said. They held a discussion with the Aitutaki Island Government who agreed to provide workers to carry out the renovation work. Aitutaki mayor Tekura Bishop said they were happy to assist in the upkeep of the hostel which is mostly used by the people from the island. “We came down couple of years ago to give our approval if they need any assistance in time when it’s right so when the executive sent us the email that they need this assistance, we agreed to bring six workers to help with the renovation,” Bishop said. “Our people from the island come and live here and this is the least we can do to help maintain this hostel.” Aitutaki Island Government executive officer Tuaine George said “our hostel has been used by different government agencies over a period of time and it has come to the point where we need to renovate in order to keep up the standard with the other hostels in Rarotonga”. George said they expect to finish renovation work by tomorrow. 19101615

Aitutaki Hostel is getting a much needed facelift, the first since its opening in 1993.

Cricket champs go down again

Wednesday October 16, 2019
Run out! … Tupapa collects a wicket against Takuvaine in Rarotonga Cricket Club competition round four match on Saturday. Tupapa won the match by 64 runs. 19101205

Defending men’s champion Turangi suffered another shock loss in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition.

Families have a ball in the sunshine

Tuesday October 15, 2019
Children doing handstands in the background as their mothers work hard on the crease in round four cricket competition. 19101213

It’s the school holidays, and the weather couldn’t have been better for families to get out and enjoy some fun in the sun. 

Super Fund fronts up to downturn questions

Tuesday October 15, 2019

Members are to question the National Superannuation Fund’s negative return at the general meeting this afternoon.

Govt fixes roads for Atiu voters

Tuesday October 15, 2019
Te-Hani Brown. 18050110

Demos say ministers diverted $705,000 to help with a pet project for Te-Hani Brown, as she fought to win a by-election. 

Build-up begins with bite

Monday October 14, 2019
Tupapa Panthers made a winning start to the Steinlager Sevens, beating Yalovata 19-5 in their first match on Saturday at Takuvaine Field. 19101214/ 19101215/ 19101216

Local rugby union champions Tupapa Panthers made a good start to their Steinlager Sevens campaign over the weekend.

And Tupapa triumph in football too …

Monday October 14, 2019
Tupapa’s Dave Milanovic heads the ball back into Puaikura territory. 19101315

Puaikura fell to Tupapa Maraerenga in the premier men’s division over the weekend, diminishing their chances at making a comeback this season.

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