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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
League tightens eligibility rule
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Top Cook Islands players, who played for the Kiwis or Australia, can still make the switch back to the Cook Islands.
Eels reign supreme in mudbath thriller
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Eels maintained their unbeaten run in the Raro Cars Rugby League competition after a superb win on Saturday. The Eels defeated Tupapa Panthers 28-20 at a soggy Victoria Park. In the other premier match, defending champions Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles overcame Arorangi Bears 28-20. Town won the women’s match beating Country 32-0.
How to selfie- improve
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Tereora College students can now do internships with the Rarotonga water authority following an agreement between the two organisations.
Coronavirus response: 'People not money'
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
This is not about tourism revenues, this is not about race, this is about the health of residents of this little Pacific paradise, says the government.
Eels beat Panthers
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Eels have taken the lead in the Raro Cars Rugby League competition after a superb win against former champions Tupapa Panthers on Saturday.
Germinators, Nukz Power lead open Touch competition
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
An exciting round of Touch competition is expected today at Nikao field.
Tupapa pulls out of Champions League
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Three Tupapa players were banned from playing in the regional club competition after failing to confirm their immunisation for measles.
To proudly love, honour, and respect . . .
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Alex and Joshua exchanged wedding vows last week in Australia, because they couldn’t do it back home in Cook Islands. Now, they have one further vow: to see same-sex relations decriminalised here.
Water boss: It's lonely at the top
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Lonely away from his family, and bruised by the opposition to his work, the departing To Tatou Vai boss is looking forward to a break.
To Tatou Vai staff won't drink untreated water
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Using chlorine to disinfect Rarotonga’s drinking water has the support of the incoming chief executive officer of To Tatou Vai.
Travel ban hits Raro workers
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Local designer Mark Serito and a workmate were made to board a flight back to the Philippines last night.
Crisis meetings to turn away Italian cruise ship
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
A luxury liner carrying passengers and crew from Italy – the European nation worst hit by coronavirus – is to arrive at Rarotonga tomorrow, then Aitutaki on Monday.
Tupapa FC faces setback
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Rarotonga’s Tupapa Maraerenga FC arrived in Noumea this week with a small squad of only 14 players for the 2020 OFC Champions League.
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.