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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
'You'll never get rid of meth and cannabis'
Friday 9 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
It would be shortsighted for the Cook Islands to put all its energy into fighting methamphetamine alone, says an addictions expert.
Pressure on PM over 'genocide'
Friday 9 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Henry Puna is being challenged to press for United Nations intervention in West Papua, where Indonesia has been accused of genocide.
Court ruling: Back to the ballot box
Friday 9 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Te-Hani Brown was seemingly oblivious of her father’s attempts to get her elected to Parliament by chartering a plane for her by-election rally, the court has ruled.
Bread prices go up
Thursday 8 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The wholesale and retail prices of bread in the Cook Islands will increase from tomorrow.
Cooks rugby chief resigns
Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union has appointed Simiona Teiotu as the interim president following the resignation of Sean Smith.
Road death toll rises to three
Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
An Arorangi man has become the latest road fatality after his motorbike crashed at Ruatonga on Monday night.
Alcohol fueled road incidents lead to arrests
Tuesday 6 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Driving mishaps involving alcohol dominated the weekend incidents recorded by the Cook Islands Police Service.
Bluesky not fazed by govt plans
Tuesday 6 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
The major shareholder of Bluesky Cook Islands believes the company will maintain its dominance despite government’s plan to end the monopoly on the market.
Avatiu Sports Club holding a thank you dinner
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Avatiu Sports Association will be hosting a special “Meitaki maata kaikai” for their members who competed at the recent Pacific Games.
Court case offers hope to woman
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Nara Pera had her retirement planned out.
Price of drinkable water: $1 a day
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A household in Rarotonga could pay from $33 to $71 a month in water bills, government’s project management unit estimates.
No chlorine in your water
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
No chemicals have been used on the new water project, Te Mato Vai says. The project management unit and contractor McConnell Dowell are concerned some community members believe chemicals are currently being used for treatment of the water supply.
Cooks and Pacific lagging on health and water – UN
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Cook Islands and the rest of the Pacific will not be able to achieve any of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, warned a United Nations agency.
Dodgy walls cause homes' collapse
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
A building product company alleged to owe Cook Islanders a “substantial amount” of money is facing multiple charges in an Auckland court.
Organic growers chlorine fear: 'It will put me out of business'
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Wayne Mitchell meanders around his half acre organic farm in Titikaveka with a grin on his face, proudly showing off his produce.
Pressure for water quotas as shortage threatens
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Authorities are pleading with Rarotonga residents to conserve their water, under threat of a water shortage.
Rugby rankings remains unchanged
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands 15s side remain on 54th spot in the latest World Rugby rankings recently released.
China is a factor in appointment of security chief
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The threat environment in which the Cook Islands operates has become more complex in recent years, especially with the growing Chinese presence, says a security expert.
Water vexes leaders
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Traditional leaders will debate plans to disinfect drinking water then charge a price for it.
Public servants in petition row
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The government is putting ‘doubt in the minds’ of civil servants who might want to speak out against chlorine, a lobby group says.