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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Buying freedom: How tourism dollars help those with special needs
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
It’s not just the resorts and restaurants that are hard-hit by the border closures; adults with special needs are struggling to support themselves.
Trainee minister expelled, but impropriety to girls continued
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Parents complained of repeated peeping and lewd behaviour by Theological College student.
High hopes for Cooks rugby
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Pacific Rugby Players Welfare says island nations are discriminated against in international rugby.
Govt to borrow as cash runs out
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Finance Minister says Cook Islands needs Kiwi tourists back by September at latest to avoid further financial turmoil.
MPs seek allowance top-ups in downturn
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Public dismay at politicians’ push for cash travel entitlements for their partners – at a time others are tightening their belts.
Villages in relay finale for Games
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The family-friendly Kumete Games are locked in for Saturday, June 27, at the BCI Stadium.
Workers to be allowed out of their contracts
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Some leading employers want to release expat workers who wish to return to their home countries, the Prime Minister says.
Public gets say in 'national interest' of mining licences
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Concern that seabed mining law change puts national interest ahead of public interest.
Seabed mining is 'greener'
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Cook Islands says its plans to mine the ocean floor to “harvest” polymetallic nodules are the world’s greenest option.
Theological College under scrutiny after complaint
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Trainee minister accused of impropriety.
Chlorine petition rejected
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The petition opposing chlorine in Rarotonga’s drinking water was dismissed in Parliament yesterday.
Contact sports can resume
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Rugby union plans to kick start their 2020 season early next month.
Nurturing the stars of tomorrow
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A local athletics club is running kids programme in a bid to unearth future track and field stars.
Covid-19 setback: Pop goes the bubble!
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
New Covid-19 cases in New Zealand are a setback to hopes Kiwi tourists could return next month.
Cooks artists finds new fans
Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art
The experimental artist named a University of Canterbury artist-in-residence hopes to rediscover lost Cook Islands treasures in the university’s collection.
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.
