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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Following her passion for flowers
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga-based florist is hoping this year’s Valentine’s day will give her emerging business the exposure it needs on the island.
Cooks brace as first Covid-19 case reaches community
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands last night reported its first Covid-19 community case, bringing an end to the country’s two-year Covid-19 free run.
Bracing for tough start
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are bracing for a tough start to their 2022 rugby league campaign against their biggest nemesis in their opening match this afternoon.
Lady Eels take on 'high-flying' Panthers
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Lady Eels are set to make their debut in the domestic rugby league 13s competition against Lady Panthers at Aretere Park this afternoon.
Double derby
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The first round of the weekly competition starting tomorrow will see two interesting duels in the premier men’s division.
New season, new rules
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
New rules will be applied to the 2022 Cook Islands Rugby League domestic competition which kicks off this Friday.
World Cup apparel launched
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League yesterday unveiled their Rugby League World Cup apparel in a bid to raise much needed funds to help with the national men’s and women’s teams’ preparation for the tournament to be held in England later in the year.
Sharks pull out of competition
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League 2022 domestic season faces multiple setbacks with the opening round less than a fortnight away.
Health ministry gears up for paediatric Covid vax rollout
Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health will start the paediatric roll-out of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years olds from Thursday.
All eyes on the ball
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Bikinini Babes’ Jeannine Daniel play the ball against Raka Hard on day one of the beach volleyball competition at the Nikao beach courts yesterday.
Competition ‘first in the region’
Thursday 27 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Badminton, Sports
Cook Islands is set to host the first ever AirBadminton competition in the Oceania region at the 2022 Beach Games which resumes this Friday.
Beach Games postponed
Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Beach Games 2022 beach volleyball and air badminton has been postponed to next Thursday following yesterday’s adverse weather conditions.
Sports to continue ‘as usual’
Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has clarified all sports, including contact games, will continue ‘as usual’ unless there was a Covid-19 case recorded in Rarotonga.
Pa Enua population on the decline
Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands
Depopulation remains an ongoing concern in the Pa Enua with the latest Census data showing a further decline in the population of Southern and Northern group islands.
Cook Islands U18 Sevens teams impress
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands boy’s and girl’s teams managed podium finishes at the World Schools Under-18 7s tournament in Auckland over the weekend.
Tropical depression ‘still lurking’ but poses little risk
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
Tropical depression TD05F “is still lurking to the south of us” but poses little danger as winds and heavy swells are expected to calm down and skies will clear up starting today, says Meteorological Services director Arona Ngari.
Additional health measures in wake of Omicron community cases in NZ
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Additional public health measures have been included in the Cook Islands Covid-19 Safe Framework following the announcement of community transmission of the Omicron Covid-19 variant in New Zealand.
Cooks ready for Schools 7s
Friday 21 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands will field two teams at this weekend’s Under-18 World Schools Sevens in Pakuranga, New Zealand.
Wet weather fails to dampen Games spirit
Thursday 20 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The 3x3 basketball competition at the 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games resumed yesterday after some matches were postponed due to weather conditions and player safety concerns on Tuesday.
Sun, sand and plenty of fun
Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games has reached the halfway mark with some interesting and intense matches in beach handball and football events at Nikao courts.
