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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
Kayakers return with medals from New Zealand
Friday 18 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
A team of 16 kayakers that competed in last weekend’s Blue Lakes 1 Regatta at Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua has returned from New Zealand with an array of awards to signify their accomplishments.
Young and old go head to head in Atiu's by-election
Friday 18 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Demos front their third candidate in little more than a year for the legally-contested Parliamentary seat.
Three saved from drowning
Friday 18 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Quick actions from some locals saved the lives of three people caught in high swells at the Rutaki passage yesterday.
Kukis takes on the giants
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
There is hardly any mention of the Cook Islands at the World Cup Nines. Rashneel Kumar reports.
Limestone painting is one of traditional practices celebrated in tourism awards
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Reviving the traditional practice will be the key theme in round four of the Cook Islands Tourism run community-based competition on Mauke.
Pieces of Aitutaki
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki Hostel is getting a much needed facelift, the first since its opening in 1993.
Cricket champs go down again
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Defending men’s champion Turangi suffered another shock loss in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition.
