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Articles by Rashneel Kumar

Weather a mixed offering

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

THE VAKA Eiva 2015 organisers are, of course, hoping for some decent weatherover the course of the week-long competition.

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Old foes to battle in the final

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Old foes will reignite their rivalry when the Arorangi Red Backs meets Muri in The Computer Man men’s bottom six final this weekend.


All Blacks captain calls it a day

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

One of the most decorated All Black is finally hanging up his boots.

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New honour for Hugh

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham is set to become the first Pacific Islander to join the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) board.

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Dry weather brings water concerns

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

El Nino is gaining strength in the Pacific and the Cook Islands is already starting to feel the effects with drought conditions predicted to last till February next year.


V'ball in final pool match rounds

Wednesday 18 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The Mixed Social Volleyball League will have its final rounds of pool matches tonight to determine the teams for the knockout stages.


Team Canada looks forward to paddle fest

Wednesday 18 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

The Canadian team is looking forward to the experience of competing in the Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 when the event kicks off this Friday.


Rugby mourns shock loss of Lomu

Wednesday 18 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

The rugby world is mourning the shock loss of All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu, who passed away unexpectedly in Auckland early yesterday, aged 40.

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Stage set for paddling feast

Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

Preparations are on track for the country’s biggest international event which starts this Friday.


Turangi ends long drought to make it into cricket final

Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

The wait is over for Turangi as the side is set to make The Computer Man men’s cricket competition grand final after eight long years.

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CIRU impressed with national women's 7s

Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is hoping the achievement of the national women’s 7s side will inspire the females to take up the sport in the near future.

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Mental health programme flourishes

Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

The monthly programme to provide solace to people suffering from stress and mental illness continues to gain momentum.

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Nikao youngsters shine in upset win

Monday 16 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

As a rainbow appeared after a slight drizzle on a dull Saturday afternoon, Nikao youngsters breathed new life into the Sokattak side after an impressive show to post a dazzling 2-1 win over Tupapa Maraerenga.

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Cook Islands women eye Olympic 7s

Monday 16 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The Cook Islands women’s sevens rugby side is a step closer to qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.


Nikao after Tupapa Maraerenga's scalp

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football

Nikao Sokattak is raring to go all out against 2015 Round Cup Championship winners Tupapa Maraerenga in today’s Van’s premier men’s clash at home.


Great start for women in Oceania 7s champs

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The Cook Islands women’s side started their campaign in the Oceania 7s Championship on a winning note in Auckland, New Zealand yesterday.

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CIRL launches Nines tournament

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The inaugural Cook Islands Rugby League Club Nines tournament was launched to a rousing response on Thursday night at The Edgewater Report and Spa in Arorangi.

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Programme boosts tennis

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The ANZ mini tennis programme continues to gain momentum as Tennis Cook Islands looks to develop the next generation of players in the country.


James Bond still has what it takes

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

When it comes to spy movies, James Bond tops them all. The world’s longest-running movie series is based on the fictional character of MI6 agent James Bond, “007,” who originally appeared in a series of books by the late Ian Fleming. The 24th movie was released this month to thunderous applause from around the world.

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It's do or die for cricketers

Friday 13 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

It’s do or die for teams in the running for the title in The Computer Man men and women’s competitions this weekend.

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