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Articles by Rashneel Kumar

Police chief has praise for DPM

Friday 25 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime

Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava has praised the effort of deputy prime minister and police minister Teariki Heather, for providing key resources to help the national law enforcement agency.


Police head challenges his officers

Friday 25 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime

Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava admits the Cook Islands Police Service has had some issues with performance, discipline and professionalism within the force – even to the extent of being held accountable under the law and its own professional standards system.

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Demos after 'genuine' political reform

Friday 25 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Genuine political reform and not political reform by expedience is the commitment of the Democratic Party to the public for a better, equitable and more cost effective government, the party says.


Kukis part of rugby history

Thursday 24 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Two Cook Islanders are part of the history-making New Zealand female rugby players who have become the first-ever 15s players to be offered Black Ferns contracts.

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Golf roulette winners

Thursday 24 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Paara Pitomaki and his golfing partner Mereana Hagai won the Maritime Cook Islands Russian Roulette tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao over a week ago.

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CIP stance on political reform 'clear'

Thursday 24 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Cook Islands Party (CIP) policy director Vaine Wichman says the party’s position on political reform is clear and that a 1998 report on political reform and subsequent reports are “very outdated”.


Farewell Xela, welcome Hoss

Wednesday 23 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

It was a bittersweet moment for the Cook Islands Police Service as they farewelled drug-detection dog Xela and welcomed Hoss in a special ceremony held at the Police Headquarters on Monday.

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New CISNOC secretary general

Wednesday 23 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Owen Lewis has been appointed the new secretary general of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC).

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Pacific region discusses cultural issues

Wednesday 23 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

A range of issues were discussed at the 28th Meeting of the Council of Pacific Arts and Culture and the Pacific Ministers for Culture held last week in Fiji.

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Tourism encourages workshop participation

Wednesday 23 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has said it intends on reaching out and supporting direct digital channels for the benefit of the private sector.


Kumete Sports Day coming up on June 4

Tuesday 22 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The annual Kumete Sports Day will be held on June 4, Athletics Cook Islands president Ina Marsters has confirmed.

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Former Tauae Bull now All Black

Tuesday 22 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Former Tauae Bulls player Jordan Taufua is one of three new players named in the 33-man All Blacks squad for the three-test series to be played against France in New Zealand next month.

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Workshop helps business owners

Tuesday 22 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

Increasing the knowledge and skills of local business owners will be the key focus at Thursday’s workshop on business capability building.

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Govt dismisses aid debt claims

Tuesday 22 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Government has dismissed the Opposition’s comments on the Cook Islands reliance on aid and loan from foreign agencies including China, as simply electioneering.

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Sea Eagles soar through to semis

Monday 21 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

It may be an overused cliché but in Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles’ case, this rings true: They came they saw, and they conquered.

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Puna back home from PALM

Monday 21 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Prime minister Henry Puna was expected to arrive back in the country yesterday from the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting in Fukushima, Japan.


Aid 'over-reliance' unhealthy, says Beer

Monday 21 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands government’s “chronic over-reliance” on aid from foreign agencies including China is unhealthy, says Opposition deputy leader James Beer.

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Panthers are through to the final

Monday 21 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

The Tupapa Panthers are through to the domestic rugby league final after a 22-16 win over Avatiu Nikao Eels in the preliminary playoff yesterday.

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Large crowd pays respects to Papa Dan

Monday 21 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture

About 500 people gathered yesterday to pay their final respect to Cook Islands legend Teanuanua Teariki Kamana, OBE, known to most as Papa Dan Kamana, who passed away last week.

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Puna meets with Japanese leader

Monday 21 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Prime minister Henry Puna and fellow Pacific Island Forum leaders met with their Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe for the 8th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM) in Fukushima, Japan yesterday.


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