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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
League player fined, warned
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Referees set to return in round two of Cook Islands rugby league competition.
Athletics making steady progress
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Athletics Cook Islands has made relevant changes to its governance structure in a bid to iron out issues raised by the regional body a year ago.
Ref 'assault' referred to committee
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
A judicial committee will meet today to deliberate on the complaint alleging player misconduct.
Mixed Touch starts today
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Yesterday’s touch muster for the mens and womens teams went well with a good turnout of keen players and lots of energy.
League drama
Saturday 8 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The referees have decided to boycott the domestic rugby league competition after alleged manhandling of one of the members.
Unofficially Nanave
Saturday 8 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Hot on the Rock
These rito earrings, hats and other designs blossomed from a teenage girl’s night-time escapade.
Moeroa set for Super Rugby debut
Friday 7 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Former Kuki will provide Super Rugby club Waratahs options in the backline.
Warriors pull the plug
Thursday 6 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The domestic rugby league competition will only feature five clubs after another team pulled out last week.
5-star praise for 1-star event
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The national volleyball federation hopes to stage a bigger and better international beach event in 2021.