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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
OFC Champions League qualifying confirmed
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Oceania Football Confederation has finalised the draw for the qualifying stage for the OFC Champions League 2020 and three teams will be fighting for two spots to join the competition proper.
Police look into warrant delays
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime minister says investigation should be allowed to run its course.
Editorial: Beauty queen makes the nation proud
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Editorials
Miss Cook Islands Tajiya Sahay’s reaction when her name was called out among the top 12 contestants of the Miss World, said it all.
Queen of hearts
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Miss Cook Islands Tajiya Sahay made history by winning Miss World Continental Queen of Oceania title over the weekend.
Cricket in safe hands
Sunday 15 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Cook Islands Cricket eyes grassroots development in a bid to improve the profile of the sport in the country.
'Disappointment': MPs extend same-sex ban
Saturday 14 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
After renewed political arguments about imposing jail terms for men who have same-sex relations, MPs are flying in the face of a pink-dollar boycott by unanimously agreeing to prolong the ban.
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.
