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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
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.
