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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
TV service in Bluesky's plans
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
EXPECT some new and exciting products and promotions in the telecommunications industry soon, including a new television service.
Private session clears issues on seabed bill
Monday 15 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
PARLIAMENT had an in camera session at its Friday sitting on the Seabed Mineral Amendment Bill.
Permanent answer sought for landfill
Monday 15 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Infrastructure Cook Islands’ Waste Management department is exploring ways to find a permanent fix for solid waste disposal in Rarotonga.
High praise for book on devastating storm
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
THE BOOK on the devastating Cyclone Martin in 1997 has won the praise of a renowned analyst of historical tropical cyclones.
Ideal setting for films, but there's hard work ahead
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Rashneel Kuamr looks at what makes the Cook Islands such an attractive location for film-makers, and investigates the future of the movie industry in this country.
TIS happy about MSC certification
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has welcomed Cook Islands’ Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for its albacore longline fishery.
Government shows Budget intent
Friday 12 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE GOVERNMENT has outlined its intentions for the 2015/16 Budget.
Country ranks low in internet use
Friday 12 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features
ABOUT 7 per cent of Cook Islands people are internet users, according to a live statistic review conducted by the internet Live Stat website.
It's been wetter this year – and that's official
Friday 12 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
MORE rainfall has been recorded on Rarotonga this year compared to the same period last year.
Plastic bottles top litter haul
Friday 12 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
A large number of plastic water bottles were among the large pile of rubbish that the Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) picked up in Matavera earlier this week to mark World Oceans Day.
Cook Islands fishery awarded certification
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE COOK Islands fishery has joined a leading group of more than 250 Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries that are helping to ensure healthy marine ecosystems for this and future generations.
Flight issue needs united front, says PM
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
PRIME Minister Henry Puna has asked Members of Parliament to stop playing ‘politics’ on the issue of Sunday flights to Aitutaki.
No-confidence vote likely
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Opposition will table a vote of no confidence against the Government in Parliament today.
Bid to revive project petition
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Opposition will table a motion in Parliament today to revive the Te Mato Vai project petition.
MMR hits back at fishery critics
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE MINISTRY of Marine Resources (MMR) has hit back strongly at World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) reservations on the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification awarded to the Cook Islands albacore longline fishery.
El Nino means cyclones more likely
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
THERE is a greater possibility of cyclones during El Nino years, says Professor Fes de Scally.
Pacific Resort in Hall of Fame
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
THE PACIFIC Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) continues to win accolades from international organisations for its services.
Tourism eyes potential for eco-tourism
Monday 8 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE COOK Islands Tourism Corporation is taking a close look at the future of ‘blue’ eco-tourism – tourism involving a myriad of water-based activities.
Matavera cleanup to celebrate World Oceans Day
Monday 8 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) will mark the World Oceans Day today by cleaning the beach in Matavera.
You can have both, says NZ academic
Monday 8 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A DOCTORAL student at Auckland University's department of Politics and International Relations says he doesn't see why Cook Islands cannot retain New Zealand citizenship and still become a member of the UN.