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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
Meet the cash collector
Thursday 23 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Cook Islands’ best-known cash collector isn’t Revenue Management Division. The honour goes to a restaurateur in Arorangi – and now, he’s offering one of his Cook Islands $3 notes to the widow of the man who designed them.
New virus in Pa Enua travel ban: It's dengue
Thursday 23 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Travellers to the Pa Enua will undergo dengue checks at the Rarotonga airport.
Mamas start tough isolation regime today
Thursday 23 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Returning Cook Islands residents will undergo 28 more days controlled lockdown in hotels in Auckland and Rarotonga before being allowed to return to family.
Ports follow Covid-19 boundaries
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Local workers dealing with the incoming cargo vessels are in zero physical contact with the visiting crew, confirmed the Ministry of Transport.
MPs take pay cut
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Opposition MPs Selina Napa and Agnes Armstrong are the latest politicians taking pay cuts to help their constituencies during the coronavirus crisis.
No Anzac day off for weekday workers
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islanders will not get a public holiday on Monday in lieu of Anzac Day, unlike their family members in New Zealand.
Football 'unhappy' at cancellation
Tuesday 21 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
A regional football tournament to be held on Rarotonga is now cancelled.
Customs sends home 55% of its officers
Tuesday 21 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Customs Service sends home 55 per cent of its officers despite government commitment to protecting public servants’ jobs.
The game is on! Island-wide treasure hunt gets underway
Saturday 18 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Students have something more than the re-opening of the school to look forward to in the coming week. Kellan Gempton, 5, Eli Topui, 11, and Mia Gempton, 2, are looking forward to an island-treasure hunt organised by Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee.
The famous $3 note: Ina rides her shark into the sunset
Saturday 18 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Rick Welland painted the image on the $3 bill – but recently, his widow gave away their last one.
Air Raro plans its return to Pa Enua
Saturday 18 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Domestic flight services in the coronavirus crisis will depend on commercial demand, says Air Rarotonga boss Ewan Smith
Govt looks to bail out the airport
Saturday 18 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government will consider additional support to the Airport Authority to ensure it survives and avert the threat of 50 per cent pay cuts.
Bars ready to go back to business
Saturday 18 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
With government relaxing some restrictions due to zero coronavirus cases, local nightclub and bars hope to return to business soon.
