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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Teen suspects for alleged bashing, robbery on bail
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Two teenagers who were arrested in connection with the alleged bashing and robbery on Sunday night were granted bail at the High Court yesterday.
Kukis brimming with confidence
Wednesday 13 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands tie up loose ends ahead of the final Rugby League World Cup qualifying match against USA Hawks.
Micro-writer in micro show
Wednesday 13 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
China’s lone micro-calligraphist held a special exhibition at the Cook Islands National Museum yesterday.
Baudinet upbeat, Brown remains mum
Wednesday 13 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Voters eligible for the Atiu by-election have a day to decide where their allegiance lie – Te-Hani Brown or June Baudinet.
Ferry services during festive season
Wednesday 13 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Government will be looking at overseas vessels to provide inter ferry services to Cook Islanders during the festive season.
'No more hiding'
Tuesday 12 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Janette Olliver no longer feels the need to hide her sexuality from others.
Heartfelt plea from first lady
Tuesday 12 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Lady Tuaine Marsters offers a powerful voice for equal rights as select committee reconsiders same-sex crime.
Cook Islands eye up the big time as they arrive in US for qualifier
Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
A win in Jacksonville, Florida, this coming weekend is critical to enticing the big-name players to sign with their national team.
Just a spoonful of metal makes the machine go down
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The new industrial glass crusher was damaged in its first run thanks to negligence at a Rarotonga resort.
Vote-buying allegations rear 'ugly' head on Atiu
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
By-election campaign turns ‘unpleasant’ again, reports Rashneel Kumar.
Olympic dream over for the Cook Islands 7s teams
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Olympic dream for the Cook Islands 7s is over.
PM: Same-sex ban must comply with Constitution
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Criminalising same-sex relationships may clash with the Constitution, the Prime Minister acknowledges.
Koutu Nui says no to chemicals
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Deputy prime minister says new water system will allow households choice to buy or boil or treat their own water.
Cook Islands' Olympic ... Chances are slim
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands need top four finish in the Oceania 7s to have any chance of making the 2020 Olympic Games.
Inspiring farewell for man and dog
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Bear the dog climbed into the van, so excited was he to bid farewell to his dying owner.
Getting ready for climate crisis
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Cook Islands has been granted $1.6 million to expand ongoing work on climate change related projects and programmes.
Resorts welcome the pink dollar
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Tourism operators are opening their arms and their doors to same-sex couples.
Sevens missing key reps
Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands 7s dominated by local players will be hoping to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Vow And Declare wins Melbourne Cup thriller
Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
They say it’s the race that stops the nation. At RSA Club in Panama yesterday, local punters had their hearts in their mouths as they witnessed the 2019 Melbourne Cup.
Editorial: Time for MPs to justify their pay rises
Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Editorials
There has been an enormous reaction to the select committee’s recommendation that Parliament should reinstate homosexual acts in the Crimes Bill.
