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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Sevens start to the rugby season
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 2019 rugby union season is set to kick off with some pacey and exciting show in the preseason Sevens tournament, starting today.
Kukis squad include NRL stars
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
// Canberra Raiders player Charnze Nicol-Klokstad is a part of the Cook Islands national rugby league squad for the game against South Africa.
Workers welcome China deal
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Construction has been on a go-slow, so first dibs on China projects will help local economy, reports Rashneel Kumar.
Govt exploits final hours of Parliament to pass Seabed Minerals Bill
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
There need be no contradiction between protection and exploitation of our seafloor says minister. Rashneel Kumar reports.
'Ghost' minister gets $290,000
Friday 14 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Ousted MP to return as fisheries minister, provoking political attacks, reports Rashneel Kumar.
NZ Maori pupils discover CI Maori
Friday 14 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Groups of New Zealand school students will be visiting the Cook Islands in a bid to learn more about their own Maori heritage.
$4000 cost to reprint botched Budget
Friday 14 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Mistakes can be costly, and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management received a timely reminder of that this week.
Ministers living at taxpayers' expense
Thursday 13 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
A Crown minister with her own properties in Rarotonga is occupying one of the sought-after government houses.
Drug addiction group targets health and education, not crime crackdown
Wednesday 12 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Counselling helps meth addicts beat their habit; sending them to prison doesn’t
Officials to resolve pipeline disputes
Wednesday 12 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Disputes with landowners over the multi-million dollar Te Mato Vai project can be resolved, government says.
Health sets out plans for new funds
Wednesday 12 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A new high-tech CT scanner could save lives by allowing doctors to quickly diagnose patients’ illness and injuries in Rarotonga.
$300,000 for renos to Parlt. debating chamber
Wednesday 12 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government will move to amend its Budget today, to provide an extra $300,000 for refurbishments to Parliament’s debating chamber.
Meti drives home the winner
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islander Phillis Meti claimed the 2019 World Long Drive Atlantic City Boardwalk Bash a week ago, cementing her place as one of the leading female long drive golfers in the world.
Chinese ship in Raro for inspection
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Speculations about a large Chinese vessel outside the Avatiu harbour has been laid to rest by Ministry of Marine Resources’ secretary Pamela Maru.
Benefit to cover teens to age 16
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The child welfare benefit will be extended to cover teenagers up to their 16th birthday.
Speaker Rattle returns
Monday 10 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament’s Speaker Niki Rattle returns today to preside over the rest of the session, after travelling to Auckland with her sick husband who needed hospital treatment.
MPs lucky to meet Nukutere students
Monday 10 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
It was a dream come true for Nukutere College special needs class students who visited Parliament – they met with their MPs. The politicians were pretty lucky, too. They met some inspiring young people, and had the chance to fulfil some of the key performance indicators around civics education.
James, Rotana win Raro Open titles
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
James Herman pulled off a major win in the men’s open of last week’s Rarotonga Open Golf Championship held at the Nikao golf course.
Culture receives $200k extra for events
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Cultural events organised by the government are expected to get bigger and better this year.
Parents should make teens wear helmets – Mokoroa
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The onus is on parents to ensure their children wear helmets at all times while riding a motorbike, says police minister Mac Mokoroa.