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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
Youngsters shine at badminton tourney
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Badminton celebrated the end of term one classes with a Queen’s Birthday Weekend Tournament.
End to Sydney, LA flights puts subsidy up in the air
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
New questions over $12 million Air New Zealand subsidy amid plans to resume flights.
Border begins to open
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The quarantine-free invitation to Cook Islanders and work permit holders to return home is the first step in bringing back the tourists.
Puna takes on Police portfolio
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Prime Minister Henry Puna has taken over the Police portfolio in a Cabinet reshuffle.
Nukz Power, Germinators claim Touch titles
Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Top favourites fall in the men’s Touch final.
Covid cover is jeopardised by lax employers
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Super Fund is in talks with government to crack down on employers defaulting on their contributions and premiums.
Debate: Who is a Cook Islander?
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Government is consulting on new immigration law changes that widen the definition of a Cook Islander – and that has set the ngiāo among the rupe.
Covid-19 tests leaked
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A number of Cook Islanders have been released from quarantine even though their Covid-19 tests were botched.
$100 saving off monthly power bill
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Household will receive a $100 monthly discount on their electricity, for the next three months.
Fire razes restaurant at Aitutaki resort
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
An early morning fire destroyed parts of an exclusive Aitutaki resort yesterday, costing the business “millions of dollars”.
Nicholas honoured with award
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Jane Nicholas is gutted not to pick up her award and thank everyone in person.
238 job vacancies despite Covid-19 slowdown
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Even though there are dozens of people on the new unemployment benefit, businesses are taking the opportunity to reinvent and hire new staff.
