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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
Free car wash, sausage sizzles and drinks
Monday 11 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A local car and bike rental company is planning on providing some Covid-19 relief in their own special way.
Cable internet 'cheaper with demand'
Monday 11 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
Avaroa Cable will offer internet service that has speed enough to cover a large city.
Special lunch for quarantined mum
Monday 11 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
When Tina Kae asked her mum Mii what she wanted for Mother’s Day lunch, the answer was not surprising.
Revoking developed status on the cards
Monday 11 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Opposition supports government to revoke the developed status for access to donor funds.
Getting a kick from fitness
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga children will learn some new healthy habits in a sports programme kicking off on Monday.
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.
