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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Cricket team drops the ball
Friday 10 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Cook Islands women cricketers let their final chance at making it into the top four playoff – and possibly winning a medal – slip through their fingers like a dropped catch this week.
Tough job getting the team together
Friday 10 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Rarotonga-based members of the Cook Islands Black Pearls netball side left the country earlier this week to join the Auckland-based players to the Pacific Games in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Avarua hits the double at Raemaru Park
Friday 10 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
AVARUA made a double scoop after winning the netball title in the Rarotonga Primary Schools tournament at Raemaru Park in Arorangi on Wednesday.
Have patience, motorists told
Thursday 9 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
MOTORISTS will have to be patient for another two weeks before they can get a clear ride along the main road in Avarua during peak hours.
Tennis programme is right on the ball
Thursday 9 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
THE growing numbers of youngsters who take part in the weekly ANZ Bank Play and Stay tennis coaching programme is encouraging for the national coach Malcolm Kajer.
Avarua takes out rugby contest
Thursday 9 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
AVARUA Primary School won four of the five grades in the Rarotonga Primary Schools Rippa Rugby competition at Raemaru Park, Arorangi, yesterday.
Surfers ride choppy wave to success
Wednesday 8 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
THE Surfing Cook Islands Incorporated is having a bumpy ride, with plenty of obstacles to clear to ensure the group achieve their dream of promoting the sport in the Cook Islands.
Young players compete for top title
Wednesday 8 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
RAEMARU Park in Arorangi will be a hive of activity today as school students take to the field to determine the champions of their annual rugby and netball competition.
Cooks fan squad honours Lima
Monday 6 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
THE Highlanders 21-14 win in the Super Rugby final against Hurricanes on Friday night at the Westpac Stadium had a Cook Islands flavour both on and off the field.
'Island of Pearls' honours author
Thursday 2 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
FOR someone with a heart of gold, a piece of the ‘Island of Pearls’ is a fitting tribute to her contribution to Manihiki and its people.
On the wave of a great future
Thursday 2 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Surfing Cook Islands Incorporated will elect the founding office bearers of the newly-formed association tomorrow.
Games organisers up with the play
Thursday 2 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
TEAM Cook Islands will not need to worry about a thing at the Pacific Games in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Bulls, Eels collide at Titikaveka
Thursday 2 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
UNDEFEATED Titikaveka Bulls and Avatiu Eels will go head-to-head in the premier Under-19 clash of round three tomorrow at Titikaveka Field.
Tennis for children
Thursday 2 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Children between the ages of five to seven years are invited to attend the ANZ Play and Stay tennis programme which is being held on Saturdays, starting at 9am.
Giant snails remain a risk
Wednesday 1 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
GIANT African snails remain one of the most risky invasive species to the Cook Islands, says a New Zealand-based biodiversity consultant.
Invasive species under attack
Wednesday 1 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
THE NATIONAL Invasive Species Strategy Action Plan (NISSAP) will be unveiled during the National Invasive Species workshop at the New Hope Church in Avarua today.
Delighted to be in PNG!
Wednesday 1 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Wearing happy smiles are some of the members of Team Cook Islands, the first overseas team to arrive in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea for the Pacific Games.
Tax blacklisting criticised
Tuesday 30 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
THE blacklisting of the Cook Islands by the European Union’s executive commission as one of the world’s tax havens has been criticised by an Australia-based academic.
Karika back as TIS president
Tuesday 30 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
IAN Karika has been re-elected president of the Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) for another term.
Matariki off to the Games
Tuesday 30 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Follow the daily thrills and spills from the Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea (PNG) right here in the Cook Islands News.
