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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Luciana to lead Team Cook Islands
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Veteran netball player Luciana Nicholas has been named the flagbearer of Team Cook Islands to the Pacific Games which gets underway this weekend in Apia, Samoa.
Ministers' new electric cars
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Prime Minister and three senior ministers are driving new electric cars at a cost of $240,000 to the public.
Suited up and ready to compete
Monday 1 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands is suited and ready for the Pacific Games which will be held in Apia, Samoa from July 8-20.
Two people seriously hurt at Nikao's wall of death
Monday 1 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
“When people are drinking they think they’re 10-foot tall and bulletproof.” That’s the reaction of Diane Fletcher, one of the first motorists on the scene after another horror smash on the Cook Islands’ most unforgiving stretch of road, by the Nikao seawall.
League after new name
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Cook Islands rugby league is looking for a new name.
From art to engineering, rebirth for Williams
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Former Cultural Development secretary Sonny Williams has taken over an important role with Infrastructure Cook Islands.
Locals mobilise against chemical disinfection
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
A group has been formed to mobilise opposition to chlorine in Rarotonga’s piped water.
Sewage plant secrecy sparks local concern
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Warnings that stench from a proposed sewage treatment plant will blow back over Rarotonga.
Improvements for the Social Centre
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Sports and community groups have this week learned about a masterplans to redevelop Nikao Social Centre with improved public facilities, infrastructure and coastal protection.
Protection against smugglers
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Northern Group islands are aware of how vulnerable they are to drug traffickers on the seas surrounding them.
Special one-off Rocketman screening
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
The Empire Cinema is bringing back the Elton John movie for one special screening tonight. The Cook Islands Censor had controversially announced he would be banning it from public exhibition because of gay sex scenes.
MPs to face off in public
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The new $300,000 Parliament will be opened up to an engaged audience. Parliament has been gutted for a rebuild replicating the adversarial face-off of overseas legislatures.
Sevens receive boost for Pacific Games
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Sevens side managed some quality game time ahead of the Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa next month.
League eyes better ranking
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League believes the inclusion of the national team in the revamped Oceania Cup next year will help improve the nation’s international rankings.
'Police just stood by'
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Mother’s complaint about brutal bar brawl forces investigation. The police have been accused of failing to intervene to help a man being beaten up outside a popular night spot. //
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.
