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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
Father-son pair triumph
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tennis Cook Islands is looking at hosting another meet after the success of the Doubles Tournament over the weekend.
Six years and out for expat workers'
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
New law would set a time limit on how long foreign nationals can stay and work in Cook Islands.
Alex Beddoes, Jane Nicholas big winners at Sports Awards night
Monday 25 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Netball and rugby league claim major team gongs at Cook Islands Sports Awards last night.
Touch comp heads into semis
Monday 25 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
It will be do-or-die for the top four teams in the Vodafone Cook Islands Men’s and Women’s Touch competition today.
Grief in Covid: Giving dad his dying wish
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Nooroa Mata tried to return home to Atiu before the border closed.
School rugby: Catch me if you can
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
About 100 students from Apii Avarua yesterday took part in quick rip rugby sessions which is part of the new healthy living sports programme.
Sports awards goes local
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The annual sports awards receive green-light to go ahead from management of Edgewater Resort, which is also being used as quarantine facility for returning Cook Islanders.
Ministers charter flights north
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Opposition Democratic Party says charter flights are for ‘political jaunt that will impoverish the government’ when it is struggling in Covid-19 crisis.
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.
