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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Auditorium renovations start
Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The $1.6 million renovation of the National Auditorium will keep the venue closed for the remainder of 2020.
Longer wage subsidy tipped
Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
With the prospect of the return of tourists fading into the distance, government looks set to extend the wage subsidy this weekend.
'A lot of people need help in our village at this time'
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Infrastructure Cook Islands has poured energy and resources into fixing up roads, bridges and culverts this year, to protect homes and businesses from regular and devastating floods. This week’s one-in-four-years record downpour was the big test.
Football receives increased funding
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Oceania Football Confederation is giving local association additional funding for governance and football development.
Panthers unbeaten run under threat
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Tupapa Panthers’ unbeaten run in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition will be tested today by a spirited and determined Arorangi Cowboys side.
Battle for top spot
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Title contenders Turangi and Tupapa made a winning start to the 2020 Rarotonga Club Cricket competition last week.
Koutu Nui leaders: 'Who will be responsible for Covid deaths?'
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Setback for government hopes to salvage Cook Islands economy, as traditional leaders say no to tourists.
Eels wary of minnows Takitumu
Friday 7 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Yesterday’s flash flooding may have affected Avatiu Eels’ training session but it hasn’t dampened their spirit of getting back to winning ways.
Danger of floods, but rain to clear for weekend
Friday 7 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
A flash flood warning was in place overnight, after Rarotonga’s heaviest downpour in more than three years.
Cook Islands 'Olympic Games'
Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A smoke free and an environmentally friendly Cook Islands Games will celebrate the restart of local sporting event after Covid-19 ban.
Unemployed workers seek jobs on government site
Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Eleven vacancies have been advertised on an Internal Affairs website as the agency tries to offer solutions for those laid off in the Covid-19 downturn.
Nearly 500 new faces in Cooks despite shutdown
Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Cook Islands has welcomed 483 residents and work permit holders since relaxing border restrictions in June.
Panthers score comeback win
Monday 3 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Round two of the domestic rugby union competition saw a fiery challenge between giants Tupapa and Avatiu.
Island pride at stake in Touch event
Monday 3 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Eight men’s and six women’s teams will battle for the top prize at the Te Maeva Nui Touch tournament tomorrow.
'Your voice needed for our Cook Islands legacy'
Monday 3 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The consultation phase for the Cook Islands National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+ was launched on Friday.
Bracing for the worst
Monday 3 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Private Sector Taskforce says the roll on effect of less revenue in the economy would have an effect on them first but eventually the public sector.
Fisheries industry: Hooking the big one
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Local fishermen are struggling to make a buck with the tourists gone – but it is large-scale fisheries that could yet help the country get back on its feet again.
Blame NZ for the cold
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
A weather system coming out of New Zealand is causing intermittent rain and cool spells in Rarotonga.
Rugby bonus
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Giants Tupapa Panthers and Avatiu Eels will battle in a repeat of the 2019 Rarotonga Club 15s grand final.
Matavera faces minnows Muri in cricket opener
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Defending champions Matavera are set for an easy start to their title defence campaign in round one of the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition today.
