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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Extra time for Crimes Bill submissions
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Public submission on the draft Crimes Bill 2017 has been extended to next year.
EU helps sanitation project
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has secured $2.3 million from the European Union (EU) towards the country’s sanitation programme.
Cricket all geared for a big year
Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Cook Islands Cricket Association is geared up for an exciting year of competition which starts with the Rarotonga Cricket Season 2017 this Saturday.
Team Cook Islands arrive in Ashgabat
Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The first group of Team Cook Islands participants in the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games have arrived safely in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
Welfare payouts top $18m
Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands’ government is now paying out more than $18 million a year in welfare benefits.
Panthers claw way into final
Monday 11 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Tupapa Panthers have set their sight on the holy grail of the domestic rugby union competition and for now, there is no stopping them.
Netball reaches knockout stage
Monday 11 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
It’s do or die for teams in the Rising Stars Netball Championship knockout rounds today at the Bluesky Sports Arena in Nikao.
Tough Eels plan to go 'soft'
Monday 11 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Avatiu Nikao Eels will take a “soft” approach when they face the Tupapa Panthers for the third time in the 2017 Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
Warning cause of confusion
Monday 11 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A tsunami warning yesterday caused alarm and confusion among some Rarotonga Rarotonga residents.
Toru claims top prize in weekend golf
Saturday 9 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cedric Toru hit a three over par 73 to claim the Metua Ellis Memorial tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club course on Saturday last week.
Health care veteran finally calls it a day
Saturday 9 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Director of Community Health Services Doctor Neti Herman has retired after serving in the post for two years.
Internal Affairs launches outreach
Saturday 9 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Ministry of Internal Affairs has started a community outreach programme to educate Cook Islands residents about its activities. Acting secretary of Internal Affairs Paul Allsworth and Welfare Services director Ngatuaine Maui yesterday spoke on Radio Cook Islands in what is expected to become a monthly radio talkback session.
Leaders discuss regional issues
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Issues including climate change and ocean conservation have been the major topics of discussion during the 48th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting which ends in Samoa today.
Database investment worth $3 million
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands government is set to invest $3 million over the next two years to procure and implement a centralised database system for ministries and agencies across government.
Brown in ACP Leaders meeting
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown took part in the Pacific ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) Leaders Meeting which was held on Monday in Apia, Samoa.
Artist gifts his sculpture to university
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rarotonga artist Mike Tavioni has gifted his stone sculpture Taura Atua to the Cook Islands branch of the University of the Pacific.
Tereora dance concert tonight
Wednesday 6 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The much-anticipated dance concert based on the theme “Turanga Vaevae” (standing ground) will be held tonight at the National Auditorium.
Weightlifters to compete on Gold Coast
Tuesday 5 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Three Cook Islands weightlifters will compete at the 2017 Commonwealth and Oceania Championships this week.
Labour mobility on meeting agenda
Tuesday 5 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime minister Henry Puna took part in the Small Island States (SIS) Leaders Meeting on Sunday as the outgoing chairman.
Plant volume labour of love for NZ writer
Tuesday 5 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A book detailing all the plants found wild in the Cook Islands was launched last week at the University of the South Pacific Rarotonga campus.
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