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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
New Covid cases in NZ affecting travel plans
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Government will decide Monday on whether to allow passengers on tomorrow’s flight to Rarotonga following new Covid-19 community cases in Auckland.
Winning start for Avatiu Eels
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will take on minnows Titikaveka Bulldogs in their opening match this afternoon.
Carlson remains league president
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The 2021 Cook Islands domestic rugby league season will start on Friday next week.
‘Fishing freaks’ stoked with catch
Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Two passionate fishermen “did the miles to get the smiles” and were rewarded with the first Broadbill Swordfish to be caught by rod and reel in Rarotonga.
Back to where it all began
Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
This Friday February 5, the much-loved local brand Manini Wear is having a pop-up market stall at Tamanu Beach Resort, Aitutaki.
Crusaders against corruption
Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Association of Citizens Against Corruption (CAC) is now officially registered as an Incorporated Society.
Shopkeeper robbed at knifepoint
Monday 1 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National
Police yesterday issued an urgent appeal to the public, asking witnesses in the vicinity of the crime to come forward with information.
Williams confirmed Health boss
Saturday 30 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Newly appointed Secretary of Health says his immediate focus is recruiting to fill in critical vacancies advertised late last year.
Local Covid tracing app to be ‘similar’ to NZ
Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Government says an additional application to enhance the country’s Covid-19 contact tracing system will be implemented by the end of March.
Quarantine free travel at last
Thursday 21 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
The Rarotonga International Airport witnessed a glimpse of pre-Covid-19 activity early yesterday as 115 passengers boarded the first quarantine free flight to New Zealand.
Road accident numbers decline
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Motor vehicle crashes in 2020 reflects a massive 45 per cent drop from the high of 279, reported in 2018.
Opposition calls on Government to Boost Covid-19 tracing ability
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
The Opposition Democratic Party has welcomed quarantine free travel into New Zealand but is calling on government not to rush into two-way travel bubble.
Rare bluefin tuna caught by Pukapuka fishermen
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands
The two fishermen could not believe their luck when they landed rare bluefin tuna near the northern group island over the weekend.
Quarantine-free travel for Cooks travellers "a move in the right direction"
Friday 15 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Local tourism industry stakeholders are hoping news of a two-way travel bubble is “not too far away” following Thursdays announcement of quarantine free travel into New Zealand for Cook Islanders and valid visa holders.
Thirty-four businesses expected to re-enter wage subsidy scheme
Monday 11 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Government is expected to spend about $14 million in wage subsidy in 2021, following a number of rule changes that have resulted in 34 businesses becoming re-eligible to collect the benefit.
World’s remotest learner
Friday 8 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands
Living on a tiny remote island of Palmerston has not stopped Caroline Marsters from dreaming big.
Health secretary appointment questioned
Tuesday 29 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Former police officer Bob Williams has been appointed the acting Secretary of Health while the hunt for a permanent head of ministry continues.
Cut-throat discounting among tourism operators discouraged
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Tourism operators are being advised not to compete against each other if an expected travel bubble with New Zealand comes to fruition in the first quarter of 2021.
Water intakes at critical level as dry spell continues
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga's water Authority, To Tatou Vai, warns people may end up paying for water to be trucked in if the dry spell continues.
Man injured in workplace accident
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
An investigation is underway to determine the facts surrounding an incident that left a truck driver seriously injured.
