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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Borders should open in July, says private sector
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
One-fifth of companies say they are considering shutting down, and need the tourists back.
Vodafone disables excessive data for post-pay customers
Thursday 21 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Customers have welcomed a new circuit-breaker on Vodafone’s mobile plans, to stop people blowing their data budget.
Luciana gives Black Pearls credit for nomination
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Four-way battle for the Sportswoman of the Year award.
Skurosz claims triathlon title
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Participants battled choppy waters and sweltering conditions at the annual women’s triathlon event.
Diversify – but 'not overnight'
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Cook Islands are being encouraged to dream big for the future: anything from opening language or medical schools to establishing a performing arts platform targeting online users.
Fishing Club reopens: 'We had a lot of catching up'
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Fishing Club members were glad to finally catch up over a few cold ones over the weekend.
'Our guardian angels'
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
For Viani Tixier, a low point in her family’s long repatriation process was sleeping on the floor of the airport with her baby son and cancer-stricken mother-in-law. They could only improve from there.
Schools recruit locally
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
A local primary school is advertising to recruit two teacher aides.
Wheeler dealers on loose
Saturday 16 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Secondhand motorbike buyers are being warned of fraudsters on the loose in Rarotonga.
China woos Pacific nations
Saturday 16 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Cook Islands government treads careful line in supporting both New Zealand and China contributions to the Pacific.
No business voice on economic think tank
Friday 15 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The private sector is disappointed at being left out of government’s Virtual Think Tank developing a Covid-19 economic response plan.
Petrol price to plummet
Friday 15 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Good news for consumers: there will be a sharp decline in fuel and gas prices from Monday.
Raider Rapana reports for duty
Thursday 14 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Jordan Rapana’s return to rugby league has got the national body excited.
Govt creates building jobs as stimulus
Thursday 14 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Big projects to refurbish government buildings are being brought forward, to create jobs for builders and labourers.
Retirement fund on Covid-19 roller-coaster
Wednesday 13 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Finance Minister rules out borrowing money from super fund to pay for Covid-19 economic recovery package.
League's bold dream will need sports' bravest fans
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cautious enthusiasm for end-of-year international rugby league triple-header, as long as the fans can come.
Champ leaves door open to up-and-coming triathletes
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A new winner will be crowned in the annual women’s triathlon, this Saturday at the Aroa beach.
Tomatoes and three little piggies stolen for market
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Rarotonga’s Wigmore’s Farm were looking forward to a fresh supply of tomatoes for their local market – but when their workers went to pick them, they were all gone.
Same passport, same currency, but sunnier!
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The resurgence of Cook Islands tourism is threatened by New Zealand’s own ‘go local’ tourism drive – but there’s a solution.
Touch comp resumes
Monday 11 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Players encouraged to follow hygienic practices during the weekly Touch competition.
