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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Netball records shortfall
Friday 28 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
National team commitment dominated netball expenses in 2019.
Trade deal to help diversify the economy
Friday 28 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
PACER-Plus regional agreement guarantees Australian and NZ financial support for our customs and quarantine agencies, says government.
New travel bans stop locals returning home
Friday 28 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Mark Serito was airborne over the Pacific last night, returning to his family in Cook Islands, when the Covid-19 travel ban was extended to 16 countries.
League test for WC hopefuls
Thursday 27 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Rugby league has started hunting for top players for the upcoming Oceania Cup.
New standards for team officials
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Local sports officials will have to meet certain standards if they want to manage national teams to regional and international events in the future.
Damaging runs and hard hits
Monday 24 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Indiscipline made Eels’ job all the harder.
Sports clubs struggle through the storm
Monday 24 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
The rugby codes are fighting to survive the flight of young Cook Islanders overseas and their remaining players being pillaged by football – but like these islands, they say, they are resilient.
Sea Eagles to face tough Eels at home
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Muri’s Nukupure Park will today host a ‘clash of the titans’ affair between arch-rivals in domestic rugby league competition.
New boss welcomes 'superior structures'
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Outgoing water chief ‘faced challenging issues not of his own making’.
Regulator ready for new telco
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
The official process of inviting a potential telecom operator to rival Vodafone Cook Islands will begin next month.
Government asks for more money
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
MPs will vote on whether to dip into next year’s Budget to address about $5m shortfall for pipeline works.
Badminton youngsters return after successful stint in Australia
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Badminton Cook Islands under-19 team is back home from a successful trip to Ballarat Australia.
Fraud probe into ousted Oceania football boss
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Banned football high-flier says cash, gifts and flights for Oceania board members were Pacific culture and custom.
Vehicle for healthy change
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Pacific Sporting Partnership programme aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle continues to grow in the Cook Islands.
'We have only ourselves to blame'
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The community has failed to address the causes of road smashes – and that’s why there is now no choice but to put in place a helmet law to minimise the tragic effects of the crashes.
Impressive turnout!
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Twenty-eight individuals and two teams took part in the Paradise Supplies Kids Triathlon competition on Saturday.
Iro for World Cup
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League has rejected reports on legendary coach Wayne Bennett being appointed the national team head.
Panthers in the driving seat
Monday 17 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Domestic rugby league competition intensifies after exciting round two matches.
Mixed Touch comp off to an impressive start
Monday 17 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Wet conditions failed to dampen the spirit of teams in round one of the Vodafone Mixed Touch competition at Nikao Field on Wednesday.
Third spot for local paddlers
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Cook Islands female paddlers are jubilant to place third in the New Zealand open women’s Takapuna Beach Cup 42 km race. They received their medals yesterday wearing our signature ei katu.
