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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
MPs' Crowning glory
Thursday 5 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
MPs will sit this month in a 4½ star resort, because Parliament’s renovations aren’t finished.
Cook Islands call on world leaders (again) to take action on climate
Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The progress towards Paris agreement initiated four years ago will be the key issue in the United Nations Climate Conference in Madrid, Spain.
Canadian executive dies while diving
Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Aitutaki locals and visitors come together to support each other, report Rashneel Kumar and Katrina Tanirau.
Master plan' for refreshing
Monday 2 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Growers develop audacious plan to rejuvenate industry – but they need government backing to find land and labour.
The cultural hole in the Cook Islands donut
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Cook Islands’ cuisine, like its language, is under threat of extinction – and local food experts say the revival needs to start now.
Sahay sad for terror victims
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The worried Cook Islands beauty queen was secured with other Miss World contestants during the nearby London terror attack.
Govt enters talks about a settlement for prison boss
Friday 29 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Justice Ministry is willing to discuss terms around the dismissal of Arorangi Prison head Henry Heather, says his lawyer Norman George.
Father-of-two dies from infection caught playing sports in Thailand
Friday 29 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Mitiaro man rebuilt his life after being paralysed in a Cook Islands bike crash; this week his family were mourning his unexpected death. Rashneel Kumar and NZ Herald report.
Holmes where heart is
Wednesday 27 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Valentine Holmes’ return to NRL has got the national rugby league body excited.
