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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
League eyes exciting year after 9s success
Tuesday 11 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League Association was ‘very impressed’ with the standard of competition at last weekend’s Nines in Paradise tournament.
Flying start for champs
Saturday 8 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending men’s champions Tupapa Panthers made a strong start in the Nines in Paradise tournament yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
2021 – between gloom and a sliver of hope
Saturday 8 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
2021 picked up from where 2020 left – Covid-19 was once again the story of the year but a promising one with vaccines and booster shots providing some hope that “normal” may not be too far away.
Ranking system ‘flawed’: Carlson
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The latest international rugby league ranking places the national teams behind some tier three nations.
COP26 agreement disappointing result for the Cooks: PM Brown
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
The COP26 climate change conference 2021 concluded over the weekend in Glasgow, Scotland with a deal that falls short of hopes and expectations of the vulnerable smaller island nations, including the Cook Islands.
Redbacks get their fairytale ending in cricket comp
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
An outstanding performance from man of the match Tuakana Mataiti saved the blushes for the Arorangi Redbacks in the Rarotonga Cricket Club men’s final on Saturday.
Returnees to pay for MIQ
Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Cook Islands residents wanting to return home for Christmas on the two repatriation flights planned for November 17 and December 3 from Auckland will have to pay for their Managed Isolation/Quarantine (MIQ) in Rarotonga.
Business confidence survey assists government planning
Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands businesses are being called on to join a confidence survey in a combined effort to provide the “true” economic impacts of Covid-19 associated with tourism.
Dream run continues
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
Arorangi Redbacks finished on top of the Rarotonga Cricket Club men’s competition after a massive win in the top of the table clash over the weekend.
Government owes Superfund over $150,000 in contributions
Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
An ‘oversight’ on the part of government’s payroll processing system resulted in a debt of over $150,000 with the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund.
Top of the table clash
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
An exciting battle awaits in the final round of the Rarotonga Cricket Club men’s competition this afternoon at Turangi Oval.
Redbacks maintain unbeaten run
Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
Arorangi men’s side maintained their unbeaten run in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition after a hard-fought win at Raemaru Park on Saturday.
NGOs snubbed in Seabed Minerals Licensing Panel
Monday 4 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
The non-inclusion of local non-government environmental and social expertise in the recently announced Seabed Minerals Licensing Panel ‘is an obvious gap’, says a local environment group.
Repatriation flights confirmed
Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand are breathing a sigh of relief after government announced dates of repatriation flights to bring them home.
Government changes stance on plans to reopen border
Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Government has changed its stance on border reopening plans after announcing it would consider resuming quarantine free two-way travel with New Zealand “even if there are still Covid-19 cases in the community”.
