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Articles by Rashneel Kumar

Vaka Iti to be held on Monday

Thursday 3 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

The BSP Vaka Iti 2018 regatta which was orignally to be held early last month will now take place on Monday at Vaiana’s in Nikao.

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Netball enters top four battle

Thursday 3 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball

The Netball Cook Islands domestic club competition has entered the semi-finals which will be held this Saturday.


Good crowd expected for annual boiler swim

Thursday 3 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Most of the 95 participants registered for the 24th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon are expected to compete in today’s Boiler Swim event at Trader Jacks.


Election candidate numbers increase by six

Thursday 3 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The number of candidates contesting this year’s General Election in June, has increased by six over the number who vied for seats in the 2014 elections.


Government spent extra $3.7m

Thursday 3 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The government has approved $1.6 million in additional expenditure since December last year.

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Tennis youngsters excel in NZ

Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Tennis coach Malcolm Kajer is pleased with the performance of the national development squad that took part in the Auckland Autumn Tournament in New Zealand last month.

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Government revenue up $14.4m

Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Government revenue has increased by $14.4 million since the publication of the 2017/18 Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update in December last year.


All eyes on major triathlon meet

Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The stage is set for the 24th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon, which will be held this Saturday from 1.30pm at the Tikioki Tri site.

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Drollet applauds preparedness package

Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment

The Cook Islands Country Preparedness Package (CPP) clearly portraits the national structures and disaster management arrangements, says Chief of Staff, Prime Minister’s office, Bredina Drollet.

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Low govt. debt supports new credit ratings

Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

The Cook Islands’ moderate per capita income level and relatively low government debt burden support the country’s “B+/B” sovereign credit ratings.

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Fifty-eight compete for 24 seats

Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The governing Cook Islands Party (CIP) and leading opposition party, the Democratic Party are fielding 23 candidates each in the 2018 General Elections which will be held on June 14.

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New ariki choice 'almost there'

Monday 30 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture

A series of meetings has taken place to identify a possible candidate to lead the Ngati Karika tribe following the death of Dame Margaret Karika Ariki.

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Govt operating position improves

Monday 30 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

The government’s total operating revenue and expenditure received as of April 25, 2018 has come in higher than estimated, according to the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update (PEFU) 2017/18.


Credit report warns of issues

Monday 30 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

The Cook Islands’ narrow economic base plus the country’s infrastructure shortcomings, an absence of monetary policy flexibility, and information deficiencies, particularly in the external accounts, could weaken the country’s credit quality.

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Tourism Award win is testament to hard work

Friday 27 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

Managing director of Explore.com, Brett Baudinet, says his company’s recent tourism awards are a testament to their hard work and commitment to the industry.

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Chance to dance with the stars

Friday 27 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Popular New Zealand dancers Kyra Aoake and Quinn Mataroa will be running basic hip-hop dance classes today at Rehab Rarotonga.

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Ageing population sees pension payments rise

Friday 27 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

The government is anticipating an increase in old-age pension payments as 15 per cent of the Cook Islands workforce is heading for retirement age in the next nine years.


Top of the table league clash

Thursday 26 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

A top of the table clash between Tupapa Panthers and Avatiu Nikao Eels will headline round 12 in the domestic rugby league competition this weekend.


Five through to tennis champs in Fiji

Thursday 26 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Five players from the Cook Islands tennis development squad have made it through to the Pacific Oceania Championships to be held in Fiji in August this year.

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Work starts on airport terminal

Thursday 26 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Work on the construction of the Manihiki airport terminal has started following the official handover of the land last week.

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