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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
Matini book endorsed
Saturday 27 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
THE MUCH anticipated book Matini: The story of Cyclone Martin based on the devastating cyclone in 1997 has received positive reviews from local and overseas personalities.
Big bikes business
Saturday 27 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
YEARS of brainstorming and planning are finally materialising into something promising.
Toolkit to end violence
Saturday 27 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE COOK Islands have welcomed UN Women’s How to design projects to ending violence against women toolkit launch next month.
FIFA grants to CIFA under investigation
Saturday 27 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Development grants to the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) from FIFA have come under the radar of the Swiss authorities investigating the sport’s global governing body.
Ministry invites farmers
Friday 26 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
THE MINISTRY of Agriculture is inviting interested vanilla and vegetable farmers to a meeting next week.
CIFA chief under probe
Friday 26 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
POLICE have confirmed they are investigating a report concerning a prominent sporting body head in the Cook Islands regarding alleged mistreatment.
Expert advice on Marae Moana Marine Park policy
Friday 26 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE POLICY framework of the proposed Marae Moana Marine Park has received some feedback from the Commonwealth Secretariat.
Mobile network disrupted
Thursday 25 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
If you have problems with your mobile phone reception, don’t panic.
Trio survive yacht fire
Wednesday 24 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A DREAM voyage for a 70-year-old turned into a nightmare when his 15-metre United States-registered yacht SV Sunny Deck en route to Tonga caught fire south of Niue on Tuesday night, after leaving Cook Islands waters.
Wave riders to form association
Wednesday 24 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
WAVE riders in the Cook Islands are ready to create ripples on the international stage.
10 dogs need homes
Wednesday 24 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
IF YOU are an animal lover, in particular of dogs, the Cook Islands Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is looking for you.
Super fund seeks change
Wednesday 24 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
THE COOK Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) is working on amending a regulation regarding withdrawal from the Fund by contract workers.
Encouraging participation
Wednesday 24 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
THE COOK Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) is encouraging members to attend the public presentations on the new investment options for its members.
Potholes a danger
Tuesday 23 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
DANGEROUS potholes on the road in Muri are putting motorcyclists at risk.
