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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Sevens get support for HK campaign
Thursday 22 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Sevens team has received timely support from a local gym operator to help with their preparation for the Hong Kong Sevens in April.
Airspace earns $300k annually
Thursday 22 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands earn over $300,000 per annum from airlines using the country’s airspace, Prime Minister Henry Puna has confirmed.
Koutu Nui proposes ban on plastic bags
Thursday 22 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Koutu Nui, the group comprising traditional leaders of the Cook Islands, is working on a submission to ban the importation of plastic bags into the country.
Tourist drowns at Vaimaanga
Thursday 22 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
An elderly man believed to be a tourist visiting Rarotonga died from drowning in Vaimaanga on Monday afternoon.
Eels lead domestic league competition
Wednesday 21 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The mighty Avatiu Nikao Eels have taken an early lead in the Cook Islands rugby league competition.
Lawyer to run land course
Wednesday 21 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Local lawyer Paul Lynch (U’anga Tauei Napa) will be running a land course starting on March 1, to help educate interested Cook Islanders on the subject.
Puna raises concern on goodwill among MPs
Wednesday 21 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Informal agreements and goodwill among the Members of Parliament (MPs) is important and essential to supplement Standing Orders and the formal processes of Parliament, says Prime Minister Henry Puna.
Wakeup call for defending champs
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
A 16-all draw in their opening match of the 2018 rugby league season is a wakeup call for defending champions Titikaveka Bulldogs, says coach Meti Noovao.
Radiothon for Gita appeal
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Red Cross is calling on people to support their radiothon for Cyclone Gita Appeal on Radio Cook Islands this Thursday.
PM says not to worry about snap elections
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna told the Opposition not to bother about things “you can’t control” after question about the rumoured snap elections this May was raised in Parliament yesterday.
Ardern party confirmed
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Jacinda Ardern-led Pacific Mission delegation to the Cook Islands and three other Pacific island countries will include Kiwi MPs, Pasifika community leaders, and NGO representatives.
Bears fight back to level terms with Bulldogs
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
For the second consecutive week, young Sam Taoro stepped up and delivered in the crucial moment for his Arorangi Bears side in the domestic rugby league competition.
Taea to lead CI Commonwealth team
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
An 18-member Team Cook Islands will represent the country at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, from April 4-15.
Inquiry into tax write-off unlikely
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Shadow minister for finance James Beer’s motion to direct the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to carry out an enquiry on the decision to write off about $19 million in tax is in doubt to survive in Parliament.
Technical support reason for UN bid
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The desire to be a part of the United Nations (UN) is mainly to do with gaining technical support from its various agencies, says Finance minister Mark Brown.
Bulldogs wary of the rampant Bears
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Meti Noovao has come to the rescue for defending champions Titikaveka Bulldogs ahead of their opening match at home today against Arorangi Bears.
Vaka Pride comp on...
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Judging for round eight of the Vaka Pride competition starts on Monday.
'MPs getting tax write-off cannot be named'
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown has declined to divulge the names of the Members of Parliament (MPs) who are benefitting from the tax amnesty, citing confidentiality reasons.
Junior league teams head into action
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The second round of the domestic rugby competition this weekend will feature the age-group competition.
North American market soars above all others
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Tourists from the North American market are the biggest spenders in the Cook Islands.
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