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Articles by Rashneel Kumar

All in except PM Puna

Monday 15 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Except for Prime Minister Henry Puna, the remaining Cabinet ministers will all be in the country this week.


Water intakes running low

Monday 15 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The brief rain late last week may have provided some relief but water levels at the catchments around the island remain a major concern for Infrastructure Cook Islands’ Water Works Division.

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Mixed touch provides excitement

Saturday 13 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby

After a blistering start to their season last week, top mixed touch rugby teams recorded impressive wins in round two competition on Wednesday at Nikao Field.


Eels set their priorities right

Saturday 13 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) has confirmed they will impose a monetary fine on Avatiu Nikao Eels for forfeiting yesterday’s premier match against Aitutaki Sharks.

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Cyclone Winston not a threat here

Saturday 13 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather

Cook Islands may start feeling the effects of Tropical Cyclone Winston with some rough seas by Monday.


Village festival a big success

Friday 12 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The scorching heat on Tuesday afternoon failed to deter children who turned up in large numbers at the opening Village Festival of the year.

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Eels to forfeit Sharks match

Friday 12 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Aitutaki Sharks will not have to break any sweat to earn their first points in the 2016 Cook Islands Rugby League domestic competition today.


BTIB to boost trade at Pasifika

Friday 12 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Trade will be the centre of focus for the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) in the upcoming Pasifika Festival to be held in Auckland.

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Bluesky comes out clear in internet saga

Friday 12 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Cook Islands telecommunications provider Bluesky has defended its system and given an assurance they are not “stealing megabytes” as claimed by some disgruntled customers in the past few weeks.

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Cyclone Winstone watched cautiously

Friday 12 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather

Cook Islands may face the brunt of Cyclone Winston by Thursday next week if the category two cyclone remains on its projected path.


Sharks to get into league action

Thursday 11 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The Aitutaki Sharks premier men’s side will get into action this weekend in round two of the Cook Islands Rugby League club competition.


Players to partly fund team budget

Thursday 11 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Players who will be selected to be part of the Cook Islands under-21 netball side will have to partially fund the team’s budget to the 2017 World Youth Netball Cup qualifiers.

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Cook Islands still Zika free

Thursday 11 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

While the Zika virus continues to spread in neighbouring countries, the Cook Islands remains a safe haven with the mosquito-borne virus yet to enter the country.


Flirty cupids get their knickers in a twist

Thursday 11 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

A local lingerie shop has kickstarted the Valentine’s Day fever in style.

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Airline deal discussed

Thursday 11 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Prime Minister Henry Puna attended a regional airline meeting during his New Zealand visit last week to enhance airlines services between Cook Islands, Samoa and French Polynesia.


Neururer wins inaugural title

Wednesday 10 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Top local triathlete Roland Neururer took out the inaugural Men’s Triathlon competition on Saturday at the Tikioki Tri Site.


Defending champs back on track

Wednesday 10 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby

After a losing start, defending women’s champion Bounty Hunters went a notch up to register their first win in the Cook Islands Touch Association 2016 season.

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Blame it on El Niño

Wednesday 10 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather

Everyone’s talking about the heat. And those who are in the know say the current hot and sticky conditions in Rarotonga are most likely the result of how the El Niño weather pattern is currently affecting our part of the Pacific.

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Manine raises the bar

Tuesday 9 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

At first glance, Manine Lynch seems to most an average teenager. But behind the gentle face lies a strong and determined girl ready to make it big in a sport she truly believes in.

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Tennis festival hailed a success

Monday 8 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

After a successful CITC Coca-Cola Kids Tennis Festival over the weekend, Tennis Cook Islands is set for the school term one junior tennis clinic.


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