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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Do-or-die for Eels, Bears
Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Nikao Eels coach Meti Noovao is calling on his players to “man up” and deliver in today’s crucial clash against Arorangi Bears at BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Avatiu wins netball semis
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Avatiu is through to the Rarotonga Netball Club competition open grades finals.
Battle for a place in the final
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Undefeated Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles will battle Tupapa Panthers for a place in the domestic rugby league final at the BCI Stadium in Nikao today.
Tourism's breakfast update discusses digital optimisation
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Cook Islands Tourism’s final Global Breakfast Update for this financial year held yesterday featured presentations on digital optimisation.
Telecom policy promises affordability
Thursday 16 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
Cook Islanders are being promised affordable and quality telecommunications and internet services by the government – regardless of where they live in the country.
Arorangi win through to the top four
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Arorangi has made it through to the Rarotonga Netball Club premier competition semi-final.
Police wait on Crown Law's opinion
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police Service has handed the files of two of their leading investigations this year to the Crown Law Office for its opinion on the findings.
Battle over consulate future
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Opposition Democratic Party has questioned the government’s motive behind plans to shift the Cook Islands Consulate Office in New Zealand to become a division of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
Touch clarifies eligibility issue
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
The Federation of International Touch (FIT) says non-resident non-nationals must have a parent (not grandparent) born in the country they intend to represent.
Cricket meeting to discuss grievances
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Cook Islands Cricket Association will be hosting a meeting this afternoon to clear the air on some of the grievances raised by the local clubs.
Sea Eagles finish undefeated
Monday 13 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
From underdog to genuine title contender. The mercurial Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles has done what many thought would be impossible in the domestic rugby league competition.
Arorangi netball takes on Takuvaine for premier semis spot
Sunday 12 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Arorangi and Takuvaine will be battling it out in the Rarotonga Netball competition knockouts today for a place in next week’s premier semifinal.
Sea Eagles eye history
Sunday 12 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
History beckons for Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles in the final round of the domestic rugby league competition today. If the Sea Eagles beat Arorangi Bears in Raro Cars Rugby League 2019 premier match at Raemaru Park, the side will become the first team to finish the preliminary competition undefeated.
$2.5m claim over shootings
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The family of shooting victim Mary Dean has made a claim of more than $2.5 million from the Cook Islands government over negligence and other matters that led to the triple killings of October 19, 2016.
Brown highlights Cooks disaster fund
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands have developed “quite a bit” in terms of disaster-risk recovery and preparedness in terms of financial instruments, says deputy prime minister Mark Brown.
Fijians pleased with super deal
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Fijian community in the country has welcomed the latest arrangement between the superannuation Funds in Fiji and the Cook Islands.
Japanese magician to visit Cook Islands
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
An 86-year-old magician from Japan will be visiting the Cook Islands later this month, performing various magic acts for children on Rarotonga and Mangaia.
Cooks easy prey for drug lords
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Cook Islands is a sitting duck for the infamous drug cartels that control the international drug flow, says a former Australian detective and Rarotonga-based private investigator.
Titikaveka netters finish on top
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
The undefeated Titikaveka finished the Rarotonga Netball competition on top after the preliminary rounds that ended on Saturday.
Tuck takes out Tour de Raro
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
New Zealand’s Jeff Tuck claimed the Ride Rarotonga Tour de Raro event on Tuesday.
