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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Graham elected board member of International Volleyball Federation
Wednesday 3 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Sports National Olympic Committee President Hugh Graham has been re-elected as a board member of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB).
Arorangi eyes winning start
Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports
Arorangi will host Titikaveka in the feature premier match in round one of the 2021 Rarotonga Netball Competition at Raemaru courts today.
Coconut crabs for the whole village
Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
The district of Tawa Ngake on the island of Pukapuka this week took part in the wuli kaveu – coconut crab harvesting to mark the new year.
Titikaveka Bulldogs booted out of league’s premier comp
Thursday 25 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League’s premier grade competition has been reduced to five teams after Titikaveka Bulldogs fail to show up again.
Facilitating relationships not recruiting: Minister Arioka
Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
The Minister responsible for the Business Trade and Investment Board defended the agency saying it's only “sharing information and introducing interested candidates” to an NZ company.
Kapi’s rugby dream comes true
Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Four local players will leave the country tomorrow to join school and senior rugby union teams in New Zealand.
Passengers given green light to travel to Rarotonga
Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Government has decided to resume incoming passenger travel from Auckland to Rarotonga despite a new Covid-19 community case in New Zealand Sunday.
League to make a decision on today’s matches
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League executive will this morning decide whether or not to play the second round of the Raro Cars Cook Islands Rugby League Competition.
Providing better learning experience
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education, National
Imanuela Akatemia is making a good progress with the 2021 academic year. The 2021 academic year started with term one studies on January 25.
National college inducts anau leaders
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education, National
Twenty-four Tereora College students were inducted as anau leaders at an investiture ceremony yesterday.
Cop facing suspension
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National
A female officer will be placed on suspension as of Monday, February 22, for her involvement in an alleged assault incident last weekend.
BTIB recruiting seasonal workers
Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
A Government agency has copped criticism for its role in recruiting local and expatriate workers to take up seasonal work in New Zealand.
Cancelled travel plans turn from disappointment to delight
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
While there will be no passengers on today's flight from Auckland, one affected family stuck in NZ decided to make the most of the situation.
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.
