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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Pacific Games team in float parade
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands will be participating in the Te Maeva Nui Float Parade today to celebrate their Pacific Games success.
Quit MP's pay cut off
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Te-Hani Brown is no longer getting paid an MP’s salary as of this month, the Clerk of Parliament has confirmed.
Bluesky upgrades network to increase speeds for frustrated internet users
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
The local telecommunications company is promising better internet service for its customers after adding more capacity to its system.
United Nations coaching on beating corruption
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime will advise Cook Islands authorities on how to run a session on anti-corruption at an Ombudsman investigator training which includes the Cook Islands.
Part-time Health Secretary tops up salary
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Health Secretary Dr Josephine Herman is holding down four jobs, moonlighting as a general practitioner at two clinics in New Zealand and advising that country’s health officials.
Ministry bosses on six-digit sums
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Top public servant is paid more than Prime Minister. The Public Service Commission has ignored its own guidelines by paying five top government officials outside their salary bands – with one earning more than the prime minister.
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.
