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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Titikaveka through to the final
Wednesday 22 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Titikaveka remains in the run for the Rarotonga Netball Club competition premier title.
Marketing tourism using social media
Tuesday 21 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Social media is an important tool for marketing the local tourism industry, says Cook Islands Tourism digital executive Tony Fe’ao.
Sea Eagles through, Eels are back
Monday 20 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles have made it through to the domestic rugby league competition grand finale.
Youth vulnerable to meth
Monday 20 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Cook Islands youths are the most vulnerable to the emerging methamphetamine (meth) problem in the country, according to the Cook Islands National Youth Council.
Peters to lead NZ envoy
Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
New Zealand’s deputy prime minister Winston Peters will be leading a ministerial delegation to the Cook Islands next week.
Poll to address key issues
Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
An independent political opinion poll addressing key national issues will be conducted by Cook Islands News next week.
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.