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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
