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Articles by Rashneel Kumar

Visitor arrivals on the rise

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

Visitor arrivals to the Cook Islands are trending upwards at a rate of four per cent, according to the arrival figures for last month.

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Justice head resigns

Tuesday 24 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Ministry of Justice secretary Tingika Elikana has resigned. Elikana, who was appointed to the post in 2011, handed in his resignation on Friday last week.


Bulldogs back in the title hunt

Monday 23 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

A domestic rugby league title win may seem a mission impossible for defending champions Titikaveka Bulldogs.

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Brown in Palau for vital meeting

Monday 23 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Finance minister Mark Brown is in Palau to attend the Forum Economic Ministerial Meeting (FEMM) which will be held this week.


League set for some exciting clashes

Monday 23 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

An exciting battle between the top four teams in the domestic rugby league competition is expected today.


NTV women off to a perfect start

Monday 23 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

Ngakau Toa Vaka (NTV) kicked off their 2018 campaign with a winning start in the season opening Cook Islands Canoeing Association fortnightly competition this week.

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Engu wins top prize in golf tournament

Monday 23 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The Rarotonga Golf Club hosted the Air New Zealand Tournament at the Nikao Golf Course on Saturday last week.

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Election delays two important bills

Monday 23 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Further delays are expected in the passing of both the Crimes Bill 2017 and the Marine Resources Bill 2017.

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Fibre optic costs questioned

Monday 23 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Opposition deputy leader James Beer has questioned the viability of the fibre optic cable project which is spearheaded by the Cook Islands Party (CIP) government as one of the major infrastructure development.

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Cooks lose to Fiji in netball

Friday 20 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball

Cook Islands took on Samoa in a must-win clash last night in the Oceania Regional Qualifier for the Netball World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand.


Turnout not an issue: Beer

Friday 20 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

A poor turnout at the Democratic Party public meeting for the upcoming General Elections does not indicate a lack of support for the party, says Murienua MP James Beer.


Bowlers praised for historic win

Thursday 19 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

National bowling team coach George Paniani says our bronze medallists from the recent Commonwealth Games have paved the way for a gold medal in future games.

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Night market achieves its goals

Thursday 19 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The first “Keeping It Green Night Market” held on Friday last week was deemed a success with organisers Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) achieving its desired goals.


Mixed touch comp set for final

Wednesday 18 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby

The Bluesky Mixed Touch Competition is set for a fiery end this afternoon at Nikao Field.


Mixed touch comp set for final

Wednesday 18 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby

The Bluesky Mixed Touch Competition is set for a fiery end this afternoon at Nikao Field.


Bluesky supports tourism awards

Wednesday 18 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

Bluesky Cook Islands is continuing with its support and sponsorship for the biennial Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards.

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Junior sailors to compete in New Zealand

Tuesday 17 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Members from the Rarotonga Sailing Club will be representing the country at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championships, starting this weekend in Algies Bay, Auckland.


Under spend issues complex says Wichman

Tuesday 17 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Local economist Vaine Wichman says the reason a substantial part of the capital expenditure budget has not been spent by the government is based on complex issues involving land and community feedback.


Less mud-slinging forecast

Tuesday 17 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The early election should bring the best out of the contesting politicians and parties, says local economist Vaine Wichman.

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Govt confirms shipping subsidy

Monday 16 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

The government has confirmed the availability of a shipping subsidy for vessels servicing the northern group islands, with the first subsidised voyage having taken place earlier this month.


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