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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Security firm bridges the safety gap
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Last chance to get involved in the Vaka Pride awards. Rarotonga Security does much of its work in the dark of night. But despite that, the role the company plays in keeping Avarua township safe from criminal activities has not gone unnoticed. Its past five years’ work has earned the company a nomination in the prestigious Tupuranga Tangata champion award of the Vaka Pride competition. The Cook Islands Tourism award recognises the efforts of those who keep the community clean and safe.
Meth Menace Campaign: Cooks vulnerable to drug highway
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Fears are growing around drug cartels transporting cocaine and methamphetamine using Cook Islands waters.
Campaign to bring home the body of much-loved fire victim
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The family of Here Makita, who died in a tragic house fire, have launched a fundraising campaign to bring home his body from Australia.
Kukis are a step closer
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Cook Islands rugby league team are a step closer to qualifying for the 2021 World Cup after their big win on Thursday night.
'Humble' fire victim will be missed
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Jean Marie Williams will miss the weekly calls he used to get from his nephew Here Makita, who perished in a house fire in Australia’s Northern Territory on Wednesday.
MPs' pay rise 'obscene and outrageous'
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
A former parliamentarian has called the 45 per cent pay rise for MPs “obscene and outrageous”.
$12m tax write-off; $19m tax collected in amnesty
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
A controversial tax amnesty has succeeded in recovering $19.4 million in unpaid tax, to the delight of the finance ministry.
Athletes start Pacific Games promotion
Friday 21 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands has started their Pacific Games 2019 campaign, visiting primary schools in Rarotonga in a bid to promote their participation.
Minister recovering after collapse outside Parliament
Friday 21 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Corrective Services minister George ‘Maggie’ Angene is recovering well after three days in an Auckland hospital this week.
New law will 'avoid taking land' by force
Friday 21 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The new water supply manager To Tatou Vai will be empowered to compulsorily purchase land, joining existing infrastructure authorities like the roading, phone and power bodies.
'Keep customers happy'
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Vaka Cruise, an Aitutaki lagoon tour company, is hoping its big win at the A1 Meitaki Awards last week will help them cement a number one spot in the business.
War of words over minister
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The government and opposition are engaging in a war of words over the appointment of Toka Hagai as a seventh minister.
PM's pay tops $152,000 as MPs get big pay hike
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
A 45 per cent pay rise for MPs, calculated as an average 2.9% a year since their last salary increase in 2006.
Battle over 'intrusive' access to property
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Government infrastructure project managers will be allowed to walk onto private land without prior notice.
Meitaki! Tourism operators inspire young
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Renowned lagoon tour company The Vaka Cruise was the big winner at the A1 Meitaki Awards on the island of Aitutaki on Friday last week.
A miracle midnight rescue
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The mystery shipwreck washed up on a Rarotonga beach had been heading from eastern Europe to Aitutaki.
'Forced' sale of land for big projects
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Landowners fear a return to colonial days of property confiscations.
Manatoa shines in a shaky Raro Club Pre-Season Sevens start
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Sevens training squad Manatoa made a perfect start to the Raro Club Pre-Season Sevens with two wins.
Bluesky explains internet outage
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
A fault at Bluesky Cook Islands’ Aroa station caused the total blackout of internet, mobile and other telecommunication services through to early yesterday.
MPs to sit more days each year
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Speaker Niki Rattle says Parliamentary rule changes will allow for more sitting days. And that's backed by the prime minister.