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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
Waterworks will clean up tap water
Wednesday 29 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Rarotonga residents will have to wait until the commissioning of the new water system to get regular clear water, authorities say.
Cleaning up while reducing waste
Monday 27 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
A local company selling eco-friendly cleaning products has started an initiative to minimise plastic waste being sent to the Arorangi landfill.
Strict quarantine conditions
Monday 27 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The first cohort of 130 Cook Islands residents have settled in comfortably at their quarantine facility in Auckland.
The Queen of Palmerston celebrates milestone
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Sarah Marsters comes from a family with a big history. She has spent her life with people with strong personalities like her famous first husband Tom Neale – but the 96-year-old from an island of just 35 people has never been overshadowed.
One small step for a Mama
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Golden Oldies enter managed isolation at Holiday Inn, ‘comfortable and enjoying the wifi’.
Businesses told to register now – or else
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Even businesses who do not qualify for government’s wage subsidy or grants are advised to register with the responsible agencies, in case they need to claim assistance in the future.
Complaints of misuse of pay subsidy
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Complaints of resorts using workers as free labour prompts warning of enforcement action if anyone rips off wage subsidy.