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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Social media vital campaign tool
Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Social media websites such as Facebook have become a vital campaign tool for the major political parties in the Cook Islands to engage with voters leading up to the 2018 general election which will be held this Thursday on June 14.
Celebration for New Colombo Plan
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
The Australian High Commission in New Zealand hosted a reception on Thursday night at Flambé Restaurant, Crown Beach Resort & Spa, to celebrate the New Colombo Plan.
Biosecurity head attends Rome meeting
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Director of Biosecurity Service Ngatoko Ta Ngatoko represented the Cook Islands and the South West Pacific countries at the second Implementation and Capacity (IC) Development Committee meeting in Italy late last month.
Govt cops blame for Muri issues
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Ngatangiia MP Tamaiva “Captain Tama” Tuavera has hit out at the writer of a letter to CINews who has questioned Tuavera’s contribution to the village during his four-year tenure.
Renowned long drivers in Raro
Friday 8 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Some of the best long-drive players in the world will be competing in the Pacific Rim Long Drive Competition hosted by the Rarotonga Golf Club at the Nikao golf course tomorrow.
Tua wins gold in U15 table tennis
Thursday 7 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands’ Marenga Tua combined with New Caledonia’s Lorie La to win the country’s first gold medal in the Cadet Girls Team U15 table tennis event at the 2018 ITTF Junior Circuit Cook Islands Junior & Cadet Open on Tuesday night.
Bank continues monthly charity
Thursday 7 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) continued its monthly charity donation with another kind gesture last month.
Workshop aims to curb domestic violence
Thursday 7 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Amidst an apparent escalation in the number of assaults on women on Rarotonga, Punanga Tauturu – the Cook Islands Women’s Counselling Centre, is running a workshop on domestic violence awareness and prevention.
Howards claim Rarotonga Open
Wednesday 6 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Howard siblings William and Rotana claimed the men’s and women’s titles, respectively, in the Rarotonga Golf Open Championship at the Nikao course over the weekend.
Fake Facebook accounts for PM, QR
Wednesday 6 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The public has been asked to watch out for fake Facebook profiles of prominent Cook Islanders doing the rounds on the popular social website.
Early election adds to costs
Wednesday 6 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The 2018 general election to be held on Thursday next week will cost the taxpayers a total of $300,000.
Panthers rule league finale
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
It was so close. Just inches away from a fairytale end to what has been an incredible season for the Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles.
Beddoes happy with forum results
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Damien Beddoes, the chairman of the Pacific Islands Investment Forum (PIIF) board, is delighted with the outcomes of the meeting for chief executive officers (CEOs) held earlier this week at the National Auditorium.
Deadpool 2 better than before
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Ryan Reynolds, who plays Wade Wilson (aka Deadpool) in Deadpool 2, doesn’t spare anyone. Not even the Ryan Reynolds from DC Comics’ Green Lantern.
Shedlock starts well in Raro Open
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
New Zealand-based Trey Shedlock is expected to give the local contenders a good run for their money in the annual Rarotonga Golf Open Championship this weekend.
Grand final: Sea Eagles or Panthers?
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Daniel Toa was frank with his reply when asked if he thought Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles would have made it to the grand final given their poor form at the start of the season.
Eels, Panthers to do battle in reserve final
Friday 1 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Nikao Eels will have a lot to fight for when they take on Tupapa Panthers in the premier reserve grade final tomorrow at the BCI Stadium.
SPCA renews calls to chip
Friday 1 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands SPCA has again suggested microchipping dogs on Rarotonga following an incident last Friday.
Jessie is the new harbour master
Friday 1 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands Ports Authority has confirmed John Jessie as the new harbour master, replacing Saungaki Rasmussen, who resigned in April this year.
Recycling centre gratefully received
Thursday 31 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
The schools on the island of Pukapuka and Nassau have finally received their new wheelie bins courtesy of Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC) and Taio Shipping.
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