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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
'A cracker of a game'
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
In a repeat of last year’s Rarotonga Club 15s final, Tupapa Panthers will take on Avatiu Nikao Eels in the 2020 showdown tomorrow.
Newbie top bet for Round Raro
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Local runners overcome challenging track in the Nutters Cross Islands Run.
Opposition select committee MPs to hold their own public meetings
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government says select committee members cannot run their own meetings separate of other members.
Local stars to lead Team Atiu
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Twenty-eight athletes and officials from the southern group island will join Team Atiu for the Cook Islands Games.
'Underdogs' Mangaia coy about medal chances
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Table tennis players will spearhead Team Mangaia’s campaign at the upcoming Cook Islands Games.
Eels through to the final
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will face Avatiu Nikao Eels in the Rarotonga Club 15s final this Saturday.
Beddoes to lead Team Mauke
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Athletics star Alex Beddoes will lead Team Mauke at this year’s Cook Islands Games to be held from October 3 to 17.
Storage units to assist renewables push
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
The Cook Islands is moving closer to its renewable energy goals with soon-to-be-installed energy storage in Rarotonga.
Police suspends staff amid probe into alleged financial misconduct
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Police Commissioner Maara Tetava is asking public not to speculate on investigation into its administrative finances division which has resulted in suspension of staff.
Second breach
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A Rarotonga woman has been ordered into compulsory supervised quarantine after receiving two packets of cigarettes from her nephew, a returning Cook Islander who arrived on Friday’s flight.
Interacting through weightlifting
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Briseis Crighton (pictured) is 13 years old and lives in Arorangi. She doesn’t like to make eye contact when someone is paying attention to her but you’d be wrong to assume that she is shy or lacks confidence. In fact, she’s the complete opposite.
Do-or-die rugby clash
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Arorangi Cowboys have a second shot at the Rarotonga Club 15s showdown.
Round Raro attracts record numbers
Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
There is a buzz in the community about getting fit and this has reflected in an increased number of participants at the Round Rarotonga Road Race.
Nikao unbeaten in cricket
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Three close wins have put Nikao in the driving seat in the domestic cricket competition.
League cautious
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Pa Enua teams to receive rugby league lessons to help them prepare for the Cook Islands Games Nines tournament.
Cooks inspired franchise Won't play in the US league
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
A Hawai‘i Pacific professional rugby franchise that stirred up a storm by using Rarotonga’s unique depiction of Tangaroa for its commercial branding, will not play in next year’s Major League Rugby competition in the US.
'Purple pride' at stake
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Team Rarotonga is all geared up for the Cook Islands Games set to take place from October 3 to 17.
Oceania Sevens for 2020 cancelled
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Due to the ongoing and dynamic nature of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Oceania Rugby Men’s and Women’s Championship scheduled to take place in November 2020 has been cancelled.
Minister Maggie turns the other cheek
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Corrective Services Minister George “Maggie” Angene has forgiven the man who swore at him last month.
Glassie remembered for his dedication
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Former health minister Nandi Glassie has left a legacy of service to his people and the national community.
