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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Tajiya aims to inspire
Tuesday 31 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Helping inspire others to chase and achieve their dreams is one of Tajiya Sahay’s goals for 2020. The Miss World Oceania and Miss Cook Islands is on holiday in Europe with her family before she embarks on a journey to raise funds for charity projects around the world.
Palmerston among world's most unexplored places
Monday 30 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Palmerston Island has been named one of the 12 world’s most unexplored places by an American online media company. Insider, which is known for publishing the financial news website Business Insider and other news and media website, says Palmerston is a remote island in the South Pacific that’s visited by a supply ship only a couple times a year.
Economic growth expected to drop to 2.4 per cent
Monday 30 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Cook Islands’ economic growth is expected to plummet to an average of 2.4 per cent over the next four years, estimates the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management. According to a report in the 2019/20 Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update, the downturn is due to the capacity constraints experienced by the economy.
Rugby eyes major improvements
Monday 30 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union is ready to put their unforgettable 2019 season behind and focus on making 2020 a successful year. Union acting president Simiona Teiotu said they had a “mixed season” with some success and disappointments in the domestic and international competitions.
Northern Stormers claim Touch title
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Sixteen teams featured in the 2019 Boxing Day Touch Tournament at The Swamp in Avatiu.
Cyclone expected to die out
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands is in the path of the slow-moving Tropical Cyclone Sarai, says the Meteorological Service.
Five teams confirmed for Nines
Friday 27 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Women’s competition will debut in the annual Cook Islands Rugby League Nines.
New concerns over same-sex ban
Friday 27 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Negative publicity affecting country’s reputation says Tourism chief.
Payout for country's beneficiaries
Friday 27 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government has paid about a third of a million dollars in Christmas bonus to welfare beneficiaries.
Football season ends on a high
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The 2019 football season saw an exciting finish on Saturday in the Knockout Cup finals at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Touch eyes 16 teams
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Registration for the Boxing Day Touch tournament closes today.
Touch eyes 16 teams
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Registration for the Boxing Day Touch tournament closes today.
Touch eyes 16 teams
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Registration for the Boxing Day Touch tournament closes today.
Cyclone threat may still be looming
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
High winds expected to continue for up to three days.
Chemicals claim wrong: Henderson
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Anti-chlorine group and government are at odds over alleged stream pollution.
Netball name coaching team duo ahead of Fiji contest
Monday 23 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Netball Cook Islands have announced their coaching team for the U21 National Squad as they prepare for the journey to the 2021 World Youth Cup in Fiji.
Project aims to prevent costly floods
Monday 23 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Bridge project to cost $3.6 million Widening will improve drainage system says Tapaitau.
Tropical disturbance no threat says Ngari
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands is safe from a tropical disturbance system which yesterday was located near Samoa, says the Meteorological Service.
Fun-filled festival at Beach Games
Friday 20 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The inaugural Cook Islands Beach Games is being eyed as an annual fixture.
Touch rugby teams urged to register
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
There are limited space available in the Cook Islands Touch Boxing Day Touch Tournament which will be held on December 26 at the Avatiu Rugby Club.