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Articles by Rashneel Kumar

Ministers to stay in Rarotonga

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

Prime Minister Henry Puna and his cabinet ministers will remain home this week.


Opposition ready for elections

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

“We are more than ready!” Those were the words of opposition deputy leader and spokesperson James Beer following last week’s announcement of an early general election on June 14.


Stanaway gets into travelling reserves

Monday 16 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islander Teddy Stanaway has been elevated to the travelling reserve role with the All Blacks Sevens team for the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia.

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OFC to elect new president

Friday 13 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football

A new Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) president will be elected at the OFC Congress in June this year.

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History makers return home next week

Friday 13 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Our history-making bronze medallists from the Commonwealth Games are set for a hero’s welcome home next week.


Electoral Office braces for busy period

Friday 13 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The Electoral Office is bracing for a busy period in the upcoming weeks following the announcement of an early election in June.

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Newcomer wins golf tournament

Thursday 12 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Newcomer Bradley Puleosi won the BSP Tournament played last Saturday at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao.


Police praise flood victims' efforts

Thursday 12 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime

The Police Service has praised the efforts of individuals and business owners for using their initiative to secure themselves and their property during the night of heavy flooding on Monday.


ICI admits roads now in worse state

Thursday 12 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The state of Rarotonga’s roads has deteriorated further following this week’s heavy downpours.

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Flash flooding leaves a big mess

Wednesday 11 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather

Most businesses located near the Avatiu roundabout were closed for business yesterday after flash flooding on Monday night left their properties with covered with mud and debris.

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Govts blamed for flooding

Wednesday 11 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Local businessman Sam Crocombe has blamed current and former governments for the flash flooding that affected a number of businesses at the Avatiu roundabout area on Monday night.

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Deep potholes pose serious risks for motorists

Tuesday 10 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) say they will start work on fixing the massive pothole which caused an accident in Titikaveka over the weekend, once the weather improves.

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It's rain, rain and more rain…

Tuesday 10 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather

Rarotonga was pelted with about 200mm of rain between Wednesday of last week and yesterday morning.

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Conservation trust wins top tourism award

Tuesday 10 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Aitutaki Conservation Trust claimed the major prize in Te Vaka O Ru (TVOR) – Aitutaki’s version of the Vaka Pride competition, on Saturday.

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Panthers claw backwith a try

Monday 9 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

A try from Jovilisi Naqitawa in the final quarter of the match saved the blushes of Tupapa Panthers against Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles in the feature rugby league battle over the weekend.

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PM-led delegation returns

Monday 9 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The prime minister Henry Puna-led delegation to New Zealand on a state visit was scheduled to return home yesterday.


Historic medal for Cook Islands

Monday 9 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Team Cook Islands won it’s first ever medal in the Commonwealth Games, thanks to the brilliance of bowling pair Aidan Zittersteijn and Taiki Paniani.

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Te Mato Vai discussed in NZ

Saturday 7 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The multi-million dollar Te Mato Vai project was one of the issues discussed by the Cook Islands delegation at the Joint Ministerial Forum in New Zealand on Thursday (CI time).

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PM likes NZ approach, but...

Saturday 7 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands will continue to foster and develop relationship with other international partners including China, despite New Zealand’s new approach to foreign policy on the region.

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Sea Eagles strive for a major upset

Saturday 7 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Tupapa Panthers will be wary of the resurgent Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles in today’s feature rugby league match at Victoria Park.


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