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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Diving operator disputes tourist drowning verdict
Friday 13 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The death of a Canadian tourist in Aitutaki last week has been ruled to be a drowning.
Teau speaks out: 'No sympathy'
Friday 13 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
· Police lay drug charges against Sam Capper, founder of building firm that’s taken families’ money and gone bust. · His former girlfriend, left to clean up the mess, tells of her pain: ‘Sam has managed to damage many lives, my own included.’
Telco competition: 'People have been waiting for this'
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
Bluesky says it’s ready for a new phone and internet competitor.
Cook Is pledge $50k to Samoa
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Government has committed $50,000 and asking Cook Islands for donations to help Samoa fight its devastating measles outbreak.
MPs to be allowed 'natural' flowers
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government and Opposition leaders agree: MPs should be allowed to wear ei in the Parliament.
Under-16 Sevens merges with Raro International
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 2020 Under-16 7s tournament will be held in October, along with the Raro International Sevens.
Arbitration chases Chinese pipelayer
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government enters arbitration with Chinese contractor, in hopes of recovering millions paid to repair shonky water pipes.
New Zealand school wins Rarotonga Under-16 7s title
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
New Zealand’s Tikipunga claimed the Air Rarotonga Under-16 College 7s title at Raemaru Park on Saturday.
Cricket history
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Matavera created a piece of cricket history after winning the men and women’s titles in the domestic competition.
Two deputy clerks
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament will appoint two deputy clerks under its new business plan, says Clerk Tangata Vainerere.
Parliament to receive interim report on Crimes Bill
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament will receive an update on the Crimes Bill which has decriminalised homosexuality.
For god and country
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Tributes have continued to flow for “clever, inspirational, and courageous” New Zealand diplomatic Tessa Temata.
The karate kids
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
An unprecedented four young Cook Islands have won their black belts in karate. Rashneel Kumar meets them.
$32k med-evac charter goes to court
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Former Demos candidate alleges there was no medical emergency, just political expediency.
Visitors dominate U16 Sevens tournament
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The visiting New Zealand teams proved stronger on day one of the Rarotonga Under-16 College 7s Tournament at Raemaru Park in Arorangi yesterday.
Matavera eyes rare cricket double
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Historic beckons in the domestic cricket competition final today.
Island boys on a mission
Friday 6 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Twelve teams will battle it out in the age group 7s tournament which will be played over two days.
A tiny Paradise in vast Turkey
Friday 6 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
A memoir about Cook Islands and its people is helping support needy university students in Turkey.
Taking the lead
Friday 6 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Discovered floating near death, little turtle Ponu was nursed back to health by volunteers – but they thought she’d never be well enough to be released back to the ocean. Now, with a bit of local innovation, Ponu’s carers are daring to hope.
Stage set for U16 tourney
Thursday 5 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Seven overseas teams are in Rarotonga to take on the local giants in an age group 7s tournament.