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Articles by Rashneel Kumar

Exciting start for town's new gym

Monday 23 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The newest gym in town, Top Shape Health and Fitness, will be launched tonight with a colourful event which will include a bodybuilding show.


Sports arena for police HQ?

Monday 23 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Bluesky Sports Arena in Nikao is among the sites being considered to house the Cook Islands Police Services when their building undergoes renovation work next year.


Maui for Australian junior nationals

Friday 20 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Tennis youngster Maka Maui has been selected to represent the Cook Islands at the Australian Junior Tennis Showdown in Melbourne in December.

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Cooks expect answers from Indonesia

Friday 20 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Cook Islands government expect their Indonesian counterpart to be able to provide answers to the allegations of the human rights abuses levelled against them by West Papua.

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Youngsters lend tropic bird a hand

Friday 20 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Ezekiel Tatuava-Enjoy and Pae Tatuava-Taripo made a rare friend during the school holidays in the form of a wandering red-tailed tropic bird, locally known as tavake.

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Get set for more rain at weekend

Friday 20 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather

Expect a wet weekend on Rarotonga, says the weather man.


Williamson takes golf finale

Thursday 19 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Young upcoming golfer Kris “Gunz” Williamson added another major title to his burgeoning collection after claiming the season finale Rarotonga Golf Club Championship on Saturday at the Nikao golf course.

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Rain raises water pressure

Thursday 19 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather

Rain at the weekend and on Tuesday has come as a relief to the Infrastructure Cook Islands water division which has recorded a rise in the water pressure in the northern side of the island.


Debt rate 'sustainable'

Thursday 19 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Cook Islands’ debt is at a sustainable level for the next 20 years, says Finance minister Mark Brown.


Excitement builds for international squash

Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands Squash Association is all set for an exciting Club Raro Squash Open which begins this Friday at the Bluesky Sports Arena in Nikao.


Bold steps in disaster management

Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Past cyclone experiences have prompted the government to take some bold steps in reviewing and updating its institutional arrangements for disaster management.


Mongoose celebrate 20th Anniversary

Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Avatiu/Nikao Mongoose Golden Oldies rugby team celebrated their 20th anniversary with some good deeds last month in Aitutaki.

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Rough seas mar cruise ships' visits

Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The cruise ship MS Caledonia Sky was unable to berth at the Avatiu harbour on Sunday due to rough seas.

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Plenty of support for Vaka Eiva

Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

The organisers of the 2017 Matson Vaka Eiva are making great strides in getting sponsors onboard for the biggest event on the Cook Islands sporting calendar.

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They liked to be 'under the sea'

Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Rotaract Cook Islands organised Under the Sea Junior Spring Ball was hailed a major success despite unfavourable weather conditions on Saturday.

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Cook Islands hits a high in childhood obesity

Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Childhood obesity has increased more than 10-fold worldwide in the past 40 years and the Cook Islands has some of the highest figures recorded in this alarming growth.


Local eateries fight plastic straws

Monday 16 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Used plastic straws have become a burden to the environment and at least three local eateries have started initiatives to curb the problem in the Cook Islands.

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Matavera women's cause major upset

Monday 16 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

Matavera women’s side caused a major upset after defeating leaders Turangi by seven wickets in round four of the Rarotonga Cricket 2017 competition last weekend.

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Golf championship set for exciting finish

Monday 16 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The final round of the Rarotonga Club Championship is expected to provide some excitement at the Nikao golf course today.


Fijians celebrate very special day

Monday 16 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Fijians residing in the Cook Islands will today converge on St Joseph School ground to celebrate Fiji Day.


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