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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Rarotonga U19 win opener against Aitutaki
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Rarotonga under-19 XV team has taken the lead in the two match series against Aitutaki U19.
Super payouts for housing and illness
Wednesday 24 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Workers will this week discover how much their retirement savings have been depleted.
Youth rugby development union's focus
Tuesday 23 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Rarotonga under-19 team is in Aitutaki to play two matches against the U19 Aitutaki XV this week.
PM hiring spy master
Tuesday 23 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The recruitment of an intelligence chief gives Henry Puna control of investigations and surveillance.
Asbestos disposal 'case by case'
Monday 22 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
There is no approved disposal site for asbestos in the country, says the National Environment Service.
Japan provides technical support
Monday 22 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Environmental management is one of the seven areas the Japanese government will be helping the Cook Islands with through its technical co-operation this financial year.
High bacteria levels in water
Monday 22 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Government says independent tests confirm the island’s water supply has high levels of potentially harmful bacteria that can be removed through disinfection.
Puna, Brown in Fiji for Forum meetings
Monday 22 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The implementation of the Boe Declaration on regional security will be one of the agenda items at the Pacific Islands Forum Meetings to be held in Suva, Fiji this week.
Sitting days should rise says Tribunal
Monday 22 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The sitting days of Parliament need to increase substantially, says the Remuneration Tribunal, who recommended the 45 per cent pay rise of MPs.
Editorial: An emotional return for athletes
Monday 22 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Opinion
Anania Piri was visibly emotional as she walked into the Rarotonga International Airport arrival lounge full of supporters on Saturday.
A hero's welcome home
Monday 22 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
An injured Ashleigh Iro was greeted by a family member as she was wheeled out of the Rarotonga International Airport arrival lounge by mum Tina.
Cooks Islands' triumphant Pacific Games team returns
Saturday 20 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands supporters are urged to turn up at the Rarotonga International Airport in numbers today to welcome home the national sporting heroes’.
Cook Islands plans to step up sea patrol
Saturday 20 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Cook Islands is planning to use aircraft to keep a watch on the northern waters amidst emerging concern of transnational crimes involving drugs taking place in our waters.
Money for nothing: Absentee MP paid $10,000
Saturday 20 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Te-Hani Brown is still being paid the salary of a MP – and even pocketing the 45 per cent pay rise – even though she is not allowed to go to work.
Aussie mission moves fast
Friday 19 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Australia hopes to set up its High Commission in Rarotonga by the end of this year.
Salary rise targets low earners
Friday 19 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The lowest-paid government workers are those who will benefit from this month’s salary increase, the Prime Minister says.
Court action against chlorine
Friday 19 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The multimillion dollar project to supply disinfected water to Rarotonga homes has been stalled by a High Court injunction.
Police and prisons pay rise
Thursday 18 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
435 ‘grassroots’ criminal justice, transport and agriculture workers to get salary increase over next three years. Salaries for the lowest-paid government workers will be raised to $15,000.
Visit prepares for Australian High Commission opening
Thursday 18 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Australia’s foreign affairs minister has arrived in the Cook Islands to negotiate the opening of a High Commission here.
Cooks assist in $300m scam case
Wednesday 17 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The Financial Intelligence Unit, Crown Law Office, and the Cook Islands Police Service helped US investigation into the multi-million dollar fraud case, reports Rashneel Kumar and Melina Etches.