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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
'Friendly' start to the rugby season
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 2020 preseason rugby competition will help the national body identify young talents for future international events.
Govt mulls over two contact-tracing apps
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
There are new delays to critical contract-tracing capacity, as Cabinet decides between two apps.
Wage subsidy: use it, abuse it – and lose it
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Some employers have had their wage subsidies cancelled for not paying their employees in full, the Ministry of Finance has confirmed.
Stay safe this school holiday - Apii Avarua
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Look after yourself and stay safe this school holiday.
Rising stars raise the bar
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Over 400 primary school students, including a seven year old, took part in the Rising Stars (Quick Rip) Championship this week.
Debate about who should lead fresh water consultation
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The local anti-chlorine group has raised concerns about the appointment of Mark Brown to chair the select committee scrutinising the new water authority law.
Increase in V6 paddlers
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The second round of racing on the Cook Islands canoeing calendar saw an increase in numbers for both the V6 and the singles races.
Audit report is delayed by three months
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The past three years’ government accounts audit has been delayed another three months, the deputy prime minister says.
Chair quits in clash
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Minister George Maggie faces criticism from resigned public sector chair for ‘undermining board’.
School collects over $6k from volleyball fundraiser
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tupapa claimed the Imanuela Akatemia Volleyball Tournament held at the Youth with the Mission (YWAM) ground in Titikaveka.
New season new format
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 2020 Rarotonga Club 15s competition will start on July 25.
Free assembly: Cook Islands among the best in the Pacific
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Cook Islands is among the best in the Pacific and Pacific Rim when it comes to protecting its people’s right to assembly and association, an international watchdog has found.
Narrow escape for surfer
Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The weather office is warning people to exercise caution during this wet, windy and cold conditions.
Windy conditions = speedy sailing
Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Israel Miles and Kate Hall (pictured) won the 2020 Rarotonga Sailing Club Sunburst Championships held on Saturday in Muri.
Chantal's recipe for success
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Award-winning tourism operator Chantal Napa barely paused for breath after the travels bans shut down her business; now she has launched a Cook Islands podcast with US business partners Haydn Adams. Rashneel Kumar conducts a three-way trans-Pacific interview with the podcasters.
Netball to host junior comp
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Age group netball players get a chance to test and improve their skills in a new competition.
Cooks leap to front of travel queue
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Australia says they can’t form a bubble, so Cook Islands should go first.
Our children in danger
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Minister asks: We are a Christian nation, so why do our children suffer such violence?
Floods, fires and now Covid pandemic impact insurance
Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The coronavirus will make it harder than ever for Cook Islands businesses to get insurance cover.
Prices soar on airfreight
Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Household consumers are paying the prices for dramatically increased charges on airfreighted food and other goods.
