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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
KAPS claim Mixed Touch title
Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
The 2020 Mixed Touch finals saw some tough and exciting battle between top teams.
Cooks rugby star fights back from death's door
Saturday 13 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Matt Johnson’s emergence from a coma is hailed as nothing short of a miracle.
Tennis revives development comp
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Eleven players took part in the revived junior tennis tournament aimed at giving youngsters match play experience.
Crisis Budget next week
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Parliament will return on Monday to pass the Budget and other bills.
Month's delay expected for helmets law
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Hundreds of people are unable to get helmets in time for new law’s June 26 start date.
Stage set for triathlon finale
Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Local triathletes are gearing up for the final event of the year.
Winter arrives early
Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Cool season is here and experts are warning of a potential spike in cold, flu and asthma.
Jetstar up in the air
Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Budget airline Jetstar has started selling tickets to Rarotonga as early as next month.
Tough path to Rugby World Cup
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Tonga and Samoa major hurdles in Cook Islands’ bid to make it through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Mangaia ambulance redirected to Ma'uke
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Ma‘uke is set to receive its first ambulance, courtesy of the Japanese government.
Gunning for top spot
Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Touch competition heads into showdown with top teams in the run for the main prize.
Pay package for new police
Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
New police recruits are receiving an additional $1057 following the implementation of the new government pay structure.
A blessing in disguise
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union’s new president says Covid-19 shifted their focus to local competition and grassroots development.
Cooks rugby player off life support
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Rugby star Matt Johnson has come off life support after multiple open heart surgeries in Auckland this week.
Our favourite tourists return
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
One of the regular visitors to Cook Islands is back – and earlier than expected.
Our favourite tourists are back – the whales!
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Some regular visitors to Cook Islands are back – and earlier than expected. Covid-19 travel restrictions are still keeping tourists away, but the mighty humpbacks have returned.
Kumete cycling
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Queen’s Birthday weekend saw the first part of this year’s Kumete programme with the Kumete cycle race on Saturday run by the Cook Islands Cycling Federation.
Rennie's $1m salary 'safe'
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islander Dave Rennie will start his term as the new Wallabies head coach next month.
Hope for rugby star in coma
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Johnson family in Rarotonga is sleepless with worry about their New Zealand-based son Matt.
Skipper Glenn sidelined again
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Alex Glenn underwent surgery after suffering major cut to his calf muscle in last week’s NRL clash.
