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Articles by Rashneel Kumar

LGBTQI support law change

Tuesday 1 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

THE TE TIARE Association used findings from a recent research project to support their submission to descriminalise homosexuality in the draft Crimes Bill 2017.


New draft Bill decriminalises homosexuality

Tuesday 1 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The draft Crimes Bill 2017 decriminalises homosexuality which is an offence in the existing Crimes Act 1969.


Perfect hit out before Tahiti battle

Monday 31 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

The Cook Islands national XVs side received a timely boost in a hit out session from a local select team ahead of the Oceania Cup Test match against Tahiti this Friday.

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LGBT group makes submission

Monday 31 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Cook Islands’ only lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community group, Te Tiare Association (TTA), was the first to make its submission to the Parliamentary Select Committee for the Crimes Bill 2017.


Man arrested after stabbing

Monday 31 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

An arrest has been made after a vicious fight in the town centre which led to stabbing of a young man.


Dragonflies eyeing a comeback

Saturday 29 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball

Avatiu Dragonflies will be hoping to bounce back from their disappointing loss last week when they take on Takuvaine Red Angels today.

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Manihiki in Te Maeva Nui spirit

Saturday 29 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Henua Manihiki started their Te Maeva Nui celebrations with the annual food harvest on Thursday.

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Youthful Manihiki ready for festival

Saturday 29 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Manihiki taku pukuatu taku fakataraanga (Manihiki my heart, Manihiki my pride).

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Thieves target fishing boats

Saturday 29 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Fishing boats have become the latest target of thieves in Rarotonga.

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For the love of rugby and country

Friday 28 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Te-Ara Henderson’s passion for rugby and love for his homeland, the Cook Islands, is unquestionable.


2 contest Ivirua

Friday 28 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Two candidates have been confirmed to contest the vacant Ivirua seat in the by-elections to be held on August 17.


World Cup dreams on the card

Thursday 27 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Twin brothers Greg and Mat Mullany are hoping to help Cook Islands rugby achieve its dream of playing against the elites in the game at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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Bulls to host Cowboys in U19 rugby

Thursday 27 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

In the lone Rarotonga Club XVs competition match this week, Titikaveka Bulls will take on Arorangi Cowboys in the under-19 clash today.


Flu like illnesses on the rise

Thursday 27 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

The health department has recorded an increase in the influenza like illnesses in Rarotonga this month.


Close competition in volleyball league

Wednesday 26 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

TEAM and Nukz Power I are hot on the heels of table toppers Kangahua and Kia Orana Salon in the Prime Foods Mixed Social League Volleyball competition.


Rugby XV preparing for Oceania test

Wednesday 26 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islands national rugby coach Walter Tangata is working on combinations ahead of the looming Oceania Cup playoff match against Tahiti.


PSC encourages civil servants

Wednesday 26 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Office of the Public Service Commissioner says they continually encourage civil servants to attend important national events. Last year, Deputy Prime Minister Teariki Heather was disappointed with the turnout of the civil servants at the Constitution Day and suggested their attendance to events of national importance should be made compulsory.


Panthers bring down Dragonflies in netball

Tuesday 25 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball

Avatiu Dragonflies 19 and under team suffered their first loss in the Rising Stars Netball Championship over the weekend.

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PM in Noumea

Tuesday 25 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Prime Minister Henry Puna has pushed his Manihiki trip to next week in order to attend regional meetings in Noumea, New Caledonia, this week.


Brown denies telecom share sales

Tuesday 25 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Telecommunication and finance minister Mark Brown has shot down suggestions that government’s stake in Bluesky Cook Islands is up for sale.


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