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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
New pipes to be disinfected using chlorine
Wednesday 27 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Anti-chlorine group demands government to provide details on how the chlorinated water would be removed and disposed.
Removing same-sex jail time would be 'positive progress'
Tuesday 26 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Decriminalising homosexuality would be a positive step towards a more inclusive and fair Cook Islands society, says the New Zealand High Commission.
Raining on the parade
Tuesday 26 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service has issued a heavy rain warning for Rarotonga.
Concern over battery farm
Monday 25 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Environmental group asks about plans for toxic chemicals in batteries.
Same-sex crime MP to attend forum with opponent
Monday 25 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Select committee chairman Tingika Elikana is to meet this week with Louisa Wall, a New Zealand MP who has spoken out strongly against the select committee’s decision to reinstate same-sex relations in the Crimes Act.
'No authority' for prison releases
Monday 25 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Minister unlawfully released up to 20 inmates, forcing Government to move urgently fix legal oversight.
Prison boss set to sue
Monday 25 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Arorangi Prison Superintendent Henry Heather is to sue for wrongful dismissal, says his lawyer Norman George.
Paddling for a purpose
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
This year’s Vaka Eiva is more than a competition for a visiting team.
Top two battle in cricket
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Matavera and Tupapa will be facing each other in the Rarotonga Club Cricket men’s competition today for a place in the final.
The silent victims of our most visible tragedies
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
We remember those who die tragically on the roads, in the water and in criminal attacks. We think of their grieving families. But there are others, too, who are often scarred for life.
'As long as there's been vaka voyaging, there has been outrigger paddling'
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Ahead of Vaka Eiva 2019, two of the racing oe vaka met up at sea with much-loved voyaging vaka Marumaru Atua for in a unique and special encounter. Rachel Reeves reports from aboard the sailing vaka.
