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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
Crime proceeds laundered with white-ware
Tuesday 16 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
An increase in drug trafficking activities could lead to a rise in money laundering cases in Cook Islands and the Pacific region.
Chlorination was 'always envisaged' by Government
Tuesday 16 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Chlorination is the most appropriate option to disinfect Rarotonga’s drinking water and protect the elderly and vulnerable from lethal illness, says the ministry boss responsible for the drinking water projects.
Men's Touch team unfazed by obstacles
Saturday 13 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch men’s team will have a limited time to acclimatise to the conditions in Samoa before its opening Pacific Games match on Sunday (CI time).
Crash officers back in the force
Saturday 13 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Two police officers stood down for their involvement in an accident have been reinstated.
Chlorine is in the country
Saturday 13 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Government is ready to spend $500,000 a year on 100 tonnes of chlorination chemicals. The public has been kept in the dark about chlorination chemicals already shipped into the country for the pipeline project.
Tour operators show interest for Environment Certification
Thursday 11 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
More tour operators around the island are showing interest in promoting environmentally friendly products and services.
Our Palmy Army
Thursday 11 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
He’s a world champion whom nobody has heard of.
Asbestos danger for pipe workers
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Infrastructure agency provided staff with extra safety equipment and danger money, but not specialist supervision.
Extra provisions for new builds
Monday 8 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Infrastructure Cook Islands will now demand engineering reports for land development that could cause harm to neighbouring properties, including public roads and drains.