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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Leaders' spending to be held to account
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Reports on public expenditure will no longer go through a lengthy parliamentary process before being made public.
Who will inspire a new younger generation?
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
As we decide who should outline the post-Covid future of our sports, three legends stand out.
Sacre bleu! A breath of garlic in the air
Thursday 7 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Locals’ favourite rice and garlic are back on the shop shelves after the arrival of new shipment yesterday.
Last chance for NZ student loan write-off, today
Thursday 7 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Twenty-five Cook Islanders on tertiary New Zealand student loans have had part of their debts paid by the government.
Cooks remain crash test dummies
Thursday 7 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Covid-19 lock-downs are delaying supplies of safety helmets.
Industry given a greater say in the finance authority
Tuesday 5 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government will now have less representation on the board of Financial Services Development Authority.
Bareheaded biker killed
Tuesday 5 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Speeding contributed to the death of a motorcyclist in Arorangi on Sunday night, police say.
Separate spaces at quarantine resort
Tuesday 5 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s biggest resort will be busy with 130 quarantined Cook Islands and Mother’s Day dinner guests.
Union rep is 'busy in the taro patch'
Monday 4 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
There is growing unhappiness at the Workers Association’s failure to support people in crisis.
A new broom sweeps through Tupapa
Saturday 2 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Tupapa MP George “Action Man” Maggie has returned to his daily grind, helping out the local community with clearing overgrown vegetation around their homes and nearby the roads.
It's play time for 18 sports
Saturday 2 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
No league, no football, but netball can seek exemption.
Olomana off route
Saturday 2 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
A significant downturn in freight volumes to the Pacific will not affect the shipment of goods to the Cook Islands, shipping agents say.
PM decides 'sacred right'
Saturday 2 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The power to allow Cook Islanders and permanent residents to return home lies in the hands of Prime Minister Henry Puna.
The real lockdown
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A nine month old baby will reunite with his father when the prison reopens to visitors on Sunday, after a month of lockdown.
Returning mamas are headed to Edgewater
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Edgewater Resort will be the quarantine facility for stranded Cook Islands residents returning next week.
Business support: 'Don't look back'
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
There will be no punitive approach for companies belatedly seeking help, after previously failing to pay super contributions.
Sports ask: Touch or contact?
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Gyms have reopened, golf, sailing and cycling are back on-track, and there are hopes the big team sports can resume playing again soon.
Employers 'on notice' for bad faith
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Fresh warnings have been issued to employers and employees who continue to abuse the wage subsidy paid by the government.
Public sector 'to do more with less'
Thursday 30 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government is promising a bigger stimulus in the next stage of the Covid-19 economic recovery plan. Finance Minister Mark Brown said he would double that to about $76 million when Parliament meets in June.
Parliament sits to pass Covid law
Wednesday 29 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament has announced a special sitting tomorrow afternoon, to pass changes to the Covid-19 emergency powers.