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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Tourism anticipates 'revenge travel'
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Talks with the Cook Islands regarding a two-way air bridge between the two countries have resumed, and the negotiations are making “good progress”, says the New Zealand prime minister.
Parliament drama 'totally unnecessary'
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
A former Clerk of Parliament says the confidence motion in the new prime minister tabled by former PM Henry Puna “was not required”.
Journey of discovery for Team Palmerston
Thursday 1 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Palmerston’s participation at the Cook Islands Games would not have been possible without the support from the mamas and papas.
Aitutaki pride at stake
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Team Aitutaki is leaving no stone unturned in their bid to ensure a golden performance at the Cook Islands Games.
Cook Islands Games weightlifting profile
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Name: Dan-Olaf Rasmussen (Olaf)
Traditional leaders call for new water bill
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
If government is adamant that householders will be charged for water, then landowners should be entitled to the annual royalties, says the Koutu Nui.
Horror crash!
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Male motorbike driver involved in a horrific crash over the weekend was not wearing a helmet.
Resort opens the border for a day
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Edgewater Resort and Spa celebrated World Tourism Day yesterday with a “border opening” programme.
Travel talks still bubbling away
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Keeping borders closed means no new money is moving within the economy, says Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council.
A tribute to mamas in netball
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Netball Cook Islands has postponed its Muumuu Ball Night fundraiser to November.
Cricket upsets
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Two major upsets have opened up the top four race in the weekly Rarotonga men’s cricket competition.
Win at any cost
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Tupapa Maraerenga will be going all out for a win against Avatiu this afternoon to remain within fighting distance for top spot in the women’s football competition.
'Raka hard out!' – northerners to set the bar high at the Games
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Rakahanga boxers are training in an unconventional and undisclosed location that can’t even be tracked by GPS.
Trial matches for League 9s
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Island teams competing in League Nines tournament at next month’s Cook Islands Games are taking part in trial matches this week.
Demos appoint new CEO, Sec-Gen Drollet resigns
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Democratic Party leader Tina Browne called Eddie Drollet’s resignation from executive secretary general role “unexpected and unexplained”.
Rugby 15s showdown
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Tupapa Panthers top bet in the domestic rugby union final.
'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.