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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Local engineer part of exploration expedition
Thursday 18 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A Cook Islands engineer is part of a seabed exploration expedition being conducted by Belgium company G-TECH Sea Mineral Resources (GSR) in its block granted by the International Seabed Authority in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ).
Handball set to host U21 event
Wednesday 17 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Handball Cook Islands is likely to host another regional handball event following the successful hosting of the 2017 Oceania Beach Handball Trophy earlier this month.
Culture DVDs a blast from the past
Wednesday 17 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Ministry of Cultural Development will be holding a mass sale of the DVDs of its events starting today at the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) in downtown Avarua between 9am to 2pm.
Netball final postponed after appeal
Tuesday 16 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
The premier final in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition has been indefinitely postponed following an appeal from defending champions Titikaveka.
Kukis climb spot in league ranks
Tuesday 16 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands’ strong performance against the Papua New Guinea Kumuls in the Pacific Test earlier this month has helped improve the ranking of the national rugby league side by a spot.
Tonga reportedly pulls out as Pacific Games host
Tuesday 16 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is awaiting confirmation from the organising committee and the Pacific Games Council (PGC) on reports suggesting Tonga has withdrawn from hosting the 2019 Pacific Games.
Art show celebrates 'ei katu culture
Tuesday 16 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Auckland-based contemporary painter and artist Tabatha Forbes will be giving a tribute to the ’ei katu culture in the Cook Islands in her latest exhibition at the Bergman Gallery tonight.
Naqitawa try puts Panthers into semi
Monday 15 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
A last-minute try from Jovilisi Naqitawa ensured Tupapa Panthers kept their hopes of making the national rugby league competition final alive after a come from behind 22-17 win against Arorangi Bears in the playoffs over the weekend.
Dogs battle into grand final
Monday 15 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
A clever dropkick from the Titikaveka Bulldogs against defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels saw the side earn a direct entry to the Cook Islands rugby league domestic competition grand final.
Seabed deal hauling in $1m
Monday 15 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands have already earned more than $90,000 from one deep sea minerals agreement signed in 2016 with an American company to give them reserved rights in certain deep seabed areas within the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
Surprising turn in netball premier final
Monday 15 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
In a surprising turn of events, defending champions Titikaveka have been replaced by Takuvaine in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition premier final to be played today at the Bluesky Sports Arena (BSA) in Nikao.
First timer wins Boiler Swim
Monday 15 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
First-timer Rebecca Clarke made a perfect start to her campaign in the Air New Zealand Rarotonga International Triathlon with the Boiler Swim win on Thursday at the Avarua harbour.
No chances left for either Bears or the Panthers
Monday 15 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Either the Tupapa Panthers or the Arorangi Bears will finish the domestic rugby league season after the premier match today at the BCI Stadium.
Sea Eagles lose review bid
Monday 15 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles’ application for a judicial review against a Cook Islands Rugby League Association ruling has been quashed by the High Court yesterday.
King Arthur makes a comeback
Monday 15 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
I remember reading about King Arthur and his brave feats from the stash of books I oncefound in the dusty corner of our family house.
Local label features in Fiji show
Monday 15 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Hot on the Rock
Local designers Fiona Matutu and Marion Howard will be exhibiting their Tauariki Wear at the Fiji Fashion Week which will be held from May 22 to 27 in Suva.
July start for car parking system
Monday 15 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Airport Authority Cook Islands will put its new automated car parking control system into operation at the Rarotonga International Airport on July 1.
Fans get ready for clash of the titans
Friday 12 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
It will be a clash of the titans affair this afternoon when the top two teams from the domestic rugby league competition go head on head in a battle for a direct spot in the final.
Tennis coaching programme starts
Friday 12 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tennis Cook Islands has started with its second term tennis coaching programme.
'Reluctant politician' rises to challenge
Friday 12 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Teina Rongo seems a reluctant politician who is challenging himself to influence policies on the environment, culture, education and giving young people a more positive future.
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