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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Backdown on same-sex law reform
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Criminal ban on sex between men is to be retained – and extended to women.
The hot Raro day that made Jonah, 17, a legend
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands rugby sevens is hot, hot, hot, in every sense of the world – and Rarotonga’s soaring temperature nearly changed the course of world rugby history.
Having a ball for 30 years
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The legends are innumerable. The Sheraton’s glory days before the hotel’s dream came tumbling down. The All Black great sent out with the rubbish. The week the island ran out of corned beef. Rashneel Kumar reports on 30 glorious years of Raro International 7s.
Honouring All Souls
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
After days of scrubbing and painting graves and polishing plaques, people of faith today remember their loved ones who have passed.
Browne to lead Demos up to the 2022 election
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Tina Browne has been retained as leader of the Opposition Democratic Party for another term.
Local builders to fix shonky Chinese work
Sunday 27 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Land Holdings seeks drainlayers, welders and digger operators for big project, reports Rashneel Kumar.
Power struggle over who controls telcos
Sunday 27 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
Government is preparing to open the doors to new competitors to take on Bluesky in the phone and internet market – and to oversee that, it’s announced plans for an independent regulatory authority.
Votes for absentee politicians
Thursday 24 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Proxy votes are licence for MPs’ overseas travel, say Demos.
Chinese cruise liners floated
Thursday 24 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Cooks and other islands have agreed to open their doors to more Chinese tourists.
Chinese banks can enter Cooks' crowded market
Thursday 24 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Chinese lending welcomed, but business owners should beware of any strings attached.
Red car driver caught
Thursday 24 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Police have arrested a man in relation to the Tupapa hit-and-run crash.
Kuki makes World Cup Nines team
Tuesday 22 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Youngster Paul Ulberg’s superb performance at the World Cup Nines did not go unnoticed after he was named in the team of the tournament. Rashneel Kumar reports.
Injured smash victim: 'Turn yourself in''It happened so fast'
Tuesday 22 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Charles Leger, the victim of this weekend’s Tupapa hit-and-run crash, says he has forgiven the person who committed the crime. But the 32-year-old is asking the driver of the red Honda Jazz to turn themself in to police to avoid further repercussions.
Cook Islands shine at Military Tattoo
Monday 21 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
The Cook Islands team were a stand out at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney, Australia.
Young chefs cook up a storm
Monday 21 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
In collaboration with World Food Day and World Chefs Day, the Cook Islands Chefs Association held their annual Potiki Makona Kai competition at the Punanga Nui markets on Friday.
Email scammers target local business
Monday 21 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
Scammers tricked a local company to transfer about $40,000 to an account in Malaysia in a business email compromise fraud.
Kukis restore pride in league
Saturday 19 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands rugby league came close to making the World Cup Nines semi-finals but lost out on points difference.
Mouth-watering clashes in final rounds of Steinlager Sevens
Saturday 19 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Unbeaten Tupapa Panthers and Manatoa will take on each other in an interesting battle in the Steinlager Sevens today.
Court appearance
Saturday 19 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
He’s strong, he’s solid, he’s forthright. Malcolm Kajer wanted to be a wrestler – but instead, tennis whacked him round the ears. Rashneel Kumar hits around a few ideas with him.Malcolm Kajer is a man on a mission.
Environment Service boss uses project funding for $65,000 truck
Saturday 19 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
A “luxury vehicle” purchased by the National Environment Service for its director has now been transferred to the Queen’s Representative.
