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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Little ones take culture on stage at auditorium
Friday 1 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Children from the early childhood education centres in Rarotonga will set the stage on fire in the annual Te Pito O Te Reo to be held at the National Auditorium today.
Visitors set to exceed 150,000 milestone
Friday 1 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is about to set a record for the number of visitors entering the country.
Kiwi paddlers win open sprints titles
Friday 1 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
New Zealand’s Team Kina and Maire Mura won the Matson Vaka Eiva V6 Sprint Races open categories in Muri lagoon yesterday.
Team of 22 to Mini Games
Friday 1 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Twenty-two athletes will represent the country at the Pacific Mini Games which starts this weekend in Vanuatu.
Spreading gospel on climate change
Friday 1 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Red Cross Society’s Tabitha Berg was one of the facilitators at the Pacific Youth Climate Change Forum in Kiribati in October.
Te Tupu paddlers win top 12km single races
Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Tough and exciting competitions were seen in the singles races on day two of the Matson Vaka Eiva on Monday.
Muri road upgrade still planned
Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Ngatangiia/Muri road upgrade is part of government’s existing plan and will begin once Te Aponga Uira (TAU) have finished work in the area, says Infrastructure minister Teariki Heather.
NTV finish on top in mixed V6
Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
A young crew from Ngakau Toa Vaka (NTV) handed a paddling lesson to more experienced crews finishing approximately two kilometres ahead of second placed Te Tupu in the Bob Worthington Memorial Trophy Mixed Round Raro Relay yesterday.
Causes of two deaths announced
Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Coroner has revealed the causes of the deaths of two United States tourists killed in a kayaking accident at Muri last week.
Friends, colleagues bid final goodbye
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Friends and colleagues yesterday paid their final respects to the 34-year-old foreign worker who died in a motorcycle crash over a week ago.
Crimes bill to get more time
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Crimes Bill 2017 select committee yesterday received an indefinite period of time to finish their consultation and report back to the parliament the views of the public on the all-important bill.
Agricultural development up to each island, says Turepu
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu says his ministry in Rarotonga cannot plan agricultural development projects for the outer islands.
Locals to blame for rubbish: MP
Monday 27 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Government MP Mona Ioane has weighed in on the tourism issue, saying visitors should not be blamed for environmental issues such as pollution in the Cook Islands.
Turangi, Muri through to cricket final
Monday 27 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Turangi men’s and Muri U19 Development women’s teams are through to the final of the Rarotonga Cricket Club 2017 Season after their wins in the playoffs last week.
Lots to know about sanitation solution
Monday 27 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Hot on the Rock
Chris Pureau was about to share another benefit of his venture’s sustainable, safe, eco and environmentally-friendly sanitation solutions product, when he stopped.
Parliament to start on Monday
Monday 27 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
There will be some heated debates on key issues including pending bills in parliament next week.
Meet the 'Mixed Bag of Nuts'
Friday 24 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Australia-based team “Mixed Bag of Nuts” is looking forward to the experience at this year’s Matson Vaka Eiva which starts this afternoon with the official opening at the Avarua Wharf Vaka Shed.
Colours and a smile brighten the day
Friday 24 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Vendors put on a bright smile to lighten up the mood during gloomy weather yesterday at the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) Go Local Trade Day.
Water levels remain critical
Friday 24 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Water capacity at the catchments around the island remain at a critical level despite the rainy spell this month.
Draft policy for caregivers up for scrutiny
Friday 24 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Ministry of Internal Affairs has completed the Cook Islands National Caregivers Draft Policy and has made it available for people to comment.
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