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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Oceania Cup for women
Friday 22 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League working on getting more women’s matches in lead up to the 2021 World Cup.
Air NZ schedules honeymoon flight
Friday 22 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
American newly-weds will be feeling the love from Cook Islands.
Tupapa through to semis
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Tupapa women’s side is through to the semi-final of the Raro Cricket Club competition.
Development cooperation from Aussies
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime Minister Scott Morrison holds out hope of continued development aid in Canberra meeting.
Kukis eye stars for World Cup
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The national rugby league side eyes more test matches in lead up to the World Cup in 2021.
Builders' final dash to complete Parliament's Chamber for MPs
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
It looks like a shell, but the project managers are confident they will have a roof and furnishings ready for lawmakers to take their seats next month.
Volunteer cops left powerless to stop drivers
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Supporters say a life could have been saved this weekend, if Police restored warrants to voluntary constables to resume their checkpoints.
232.8kg marlin wins heaviest catch
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Gordon Heather’s heaviest catch, a 232.8kg marlin, could have weighed more if a hungry shark hadn’t decided to take chunks of flesh from the fish as it was reeled in about 10 miles out from Matavera.
Agriculture key to economic development
Monday 18 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Investing in industries that can complement the thriving tourism sector is key to economic development in the Cook Islands, says Halatoa Fua.
Dengue spread through sex possible
Monday 18 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A unique case of dengue fever being transmitted through sex, has been confirmed in Spain, leaving health authorities baffled.
Remedial work causes loss of water supply
Monday 18 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Local company Landholdings Limited has started construction work to improve the resilience of the public water supply ring main.
Razed to the ground
Monday 18 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A midday blaze on Saturday completely destroyed a house at Ooa in Upper Tupapa.
Road crash claims yet another life
Monday 18 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Road death toll now stands at six after a man died in a motorcycle crash at the weekend.
Women's cricket heads into playoffs
Saturday 16 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Some exciting matches will be held in the Rarotonga Cricket Club women’s playoff today.
Mission Jacksonville
Saturday 16 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands will need to beat the USA Hawks in order to make it to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.
'Times we didn't have any money'
Saturday 16 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Today, Cook Islands plays USA for the last place in the Rugby League World Cup. And as Anthony Gelling shows, one thing our team has in spades is commitment.
Now for the fun bit …
Friday 15 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be attending Te Maeva Nui celebrations in Melbourne, Australia today. Last night Puna, his wife Akaiti and senior government officials were scheduled to attend the opening dinner of the festival.
Atiu by-election win a 'huge endorsement of the Government'
Friday 15 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
After nearly 18 months of controversy and court battles, a third election win for Te-Hani Brown has strengthened the Government’s majority.
Bronco for life
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands skipper Alex Glenn is a leading contender for the Broncos captaincy next season.
Tobacco bust prompts crackdown
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A tobacco smuggling bust may impact on future travellers’ duty-free shopping.
