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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
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.