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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
'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.