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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
National projects 'of concern'
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Only about 17.5 per cent of the country’s infrastructure projects are considered to be in a “safe” (green) zone, while the remaining are “of concern,” according to a Cook Islands Investment Corporation graphic showing the current state of infrastructure work.
Playing for pride and country
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Pride for the nation and passion for the sport will be among the things national rugby coach Stan Wright will be on the lookout for when he selects his final squad for the Rugby World Cup Qualifiers this afternoon.
Avarua makes winning start
Friday 22 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending champion Avarua School made a good start to the Bluesky U13 Rarotonga Rugby 10s Tournament at Raemaru Park on Wednesday.
Infrastructure update for tourism industry
Friday 22 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Members of the Cook Islands tourism industry got a timely update on the infrastructure projects being undertaken by the government at the Global Breakfast Update yesterday.
Rotaract rewards winning schools
Friday 22 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Schools that participated in the Pink Shirt Day creative arts competition were rewarded with prizes from organiser’s Rotaract Rarotonga on Wednesday.
Thirty Olympians in 30 years
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands has produced 30 Olympians since the country first made its debut at the Olympic Games in 1988.
Rugby team calls for support
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands head coach Stan Wright is calling on Cook Islanders to get behind the national rugby team as they eye a historic qualification to the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.
Vaka Pride judges visit historical sites
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Vaka Pride committee visited two of Rarotonga’s most historical sites while judging the round nine competition this week.
Final election results expected to be in on June 28
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
There is a possibility a couple of seats may change hands when the final counting of the votes from last Thursday’s general election is completed next week.
Junior tennis fundraiser
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A junior tennis fundraiser will be held this Saturday to assist the national development team’s trip to Fiji next month.
U13s to tussle in rugby 10s
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) will host its annual Bluesky U13 Rugby 10s Tournament at the Arorangi Rugby Field from 3pm today.
Best brains behind rugby team
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Some of rugby’s best brains are part of the Cook Islands management team that is preparing the national side for the Rugby World Cup qualifier against Hong Kong later this month.
Aunty Mau, Beer still committed to Demos
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Democratic Party stalwarts Ngamau ‘Aunty Mau’ Munokoa and James Beer will remain committed to the party despite losing their seats in the 2018 general election.
CIP govt remains in caretaker mode
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Incumbent prime minister Henry Puna and his government will remain in caretaker mode, with limited power, until the new government is finalised.
MMR launches aquatic biosecurity strategy
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) yesterday launched the Cook Islands National Aquatic Biosecurity Strategy, which will serve as a roadmap for setting national standards for imports, exports and for the health management of aquatic species.
Napa has support for PM job
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
An online campaign has started on social media website Facebook in support of a bid to appoint the country’s first female prime minister.
Judging begins for Vaka Pride and Te Vaka O Ru
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
The Vaka Pride committee started their quarterly judging for round nine competition yesterday.
Marsters set for Kiwis debut
Monday 18 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islander Esan Marsters is set to make his debut for the Kiwis after being included in the New Zealand side for the Test match against England on June 23 in Denver.
Youth council welcomes Te-Hani's election win
Monday 18 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC) has welcomed Te-Hani Brown’s historic election win in Thursday’s general election.
Tapaitau ready to be island voice
Monday 18 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Independent candidate Robert Tapaitau says the people of Penrhyn will now have a voice through him.