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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
'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.
Feast or famine: Slower visitor growth a chance to build Pa Enua tourism
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
There are bold plans for the outer islands, as the tourism sector tries to spread the load across the year and across the country.
Auckland success gets tennis off to good start
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tennis Cook Islands got their 2020 season off to a perfect start with a successful outing at the Auckland January Junior Tier Two Champs.
Paddling to the podium
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Jane Nicholas is looking forward to a tougher competition in next weekend’s Oceania Championships.
Australia focuses on trade and investment
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Australia will be encouraging Cook Islands to ratify the Pacer Plus agreement to enable improved trading.
In the footsteps of the greats
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Two young cousins with proud Cook Islands heritage will room together on a distinguished overseas school rugby scholarship – and make ika mata to feel closer to home.
