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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
CISNOC up with play on doping
Thursday 2 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
COOK Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is keeping up with international laws regarding doping in sports.
CINAT team share umu skills
Thursday 2 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE Cook Islands contingent at the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts shared the art of umu (earth oven) during the culinary show in Guam earlier this week.
Maraerenga house fire under investigation
Thursday 2 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A TEAM from Rescue Fire Services Rarotonga has launched an investigation into the cause of a fire that destroyed a five-bedroom house in Maraerenga on Tuesday night.
Ministries escape budget cuts
Thursday 2 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
MINISTER of Finance Mark Brown has confirmed there would not be any cuts in the budgets of government ministries in the 2016-17 financial year.
George off to Tahiti Te Aito
Wednesday 1 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
LOCAL paddler Andre Tutaka George will represent the country at the Ultimate Te Aito in Tahiti next month.
CINAT overwhelmed by support
Wednesday 1 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
The COOK Islands National Arts Theatre (CINAT) team at the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam is well supported by the locals there.
All welcome in parliament
Wednesday 1 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
MEMBERS of Parliament who may be under police investigation can continue with “business as usual” when parliament sits for the first time this year on Tuesday next week.
Volleyball fundraiser
Tuesday 31 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
COOK Islands Volleyball Federation (CIVF) is set to host a fundraising tournament tomorrow night to help with the national team’s trip to Tahiti in July.
Sevens to hold fitness test
Tuesday 31 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
WITH the domestic rugby league season done and dusted, the Cook Islands Rugby Union has stepped up preparation for their 2016 season.
Peters manages bronze medal
Tuesday 31 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Top COOK Islands weightlifter Luisa Peters managed a bronze medal at the Oceania Weightlifting Championship which ended over the weekend in Suva, Fiji.
CINAT back in Guam capital
Tuesday 31 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
The COOK Islands National Arts Theatre (CINAT) team is back in the capital of Guam for their performances this week in the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts.
Eels make Eagles bleed blue
Monday 30 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Nikao Eels made it look so easy under the most intense situation in the domestic rugby league showdown at the BCI Stadium in Nikao over the weekend.
Turepu takes charge
Monday 30 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu is the acting Prime Minister of the country until Henry Puna returns from his overseas tour.
'Alice' sequel is beautiful, entertaining
Saturday 28 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
THE DIRECTOR of 2010 fantasy adventure movie Alice in Wonderland, Tim Burton was not wrong when he said the fairytale that inspired the movie was like, “drugs for children.”
CINAT presents on Cook Islands Maori
Saturday 28 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
It WAS a baptism of fire for young Tamaiva Mateariki at the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam on Thursday (CI time).
CINAT presents on Cook Islands Maori
Saturday 28 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
It WAS a baptism of fire for young Tamaiva Mateariki at the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam on Thursday (CI time). The top local dancer spoke on behalf of the Cook Islands at the inaugural Indigenous Language Conference Festpac 2016 at Guam University. Mateariki did a presentation on the Cook Islands Maori language. The Cook Island National Arts Theatre (CINAT) team spokesperson said the topic for the youth presentation was to explain what the theme of this year’s festival means to them. The theme of this year’s festival is “What We Own, What We Have, What We Share, United Voices of the Pacific”. The spokesperson said Mateariki did well at the presentation and spoke passionately about Cook Islands and it language. Meanwhile some Cook Islands team members also took time out of their busy schedule for sightseeing in Guam. The Festival of Pacific Arts which is held every four years has this year attracted 27 Pacific countries and territories and over 2000 performers participating. The two-week festival, which ends on June 4, is the largest gathering to showcase the unique cultures of the region. The resort has been fantastic and the staff members are fabulous.”
Road to Rio clearer for women's sevens team
Friday 27 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands women’s 7s “Road to Rio” campaign is clearer now following the release of the pools for the repechage tournament by World Rugby.
Eels, Panthers set for reserve title
Friday 27 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
While the much anticipated premier showdown will have its share of excitement, expect some real fireworks in the reserve grade final tomorrow at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
CINAT team performs in Guam villages
Friday 27 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
They say a picture is worth a thousand words.
Cook Islander makes history in Australia
Friday 27 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The family of Ngatuaine Hosking, who is the first Cook Islander to be elected to public office in Australia, is elated with her recent achievement.
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