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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Exciting sports awards ahead
Saturday 27 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
The stage is set for the Cook Islands National Sports Awards that will be held tomorrow night at the Edgewater Resort and Spa.
PM 'entitled' to first-class travel
Friday 26 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The prime minister of the Cook Islands is entitled to first-class travel when traveling outside of the Cook Islands on official business.
Brown attending Beijing forum
Wednesday 24 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown is in China attending the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation to be held this week in Beijing.
MPs get extra 180k for travel
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government’s allocation of $180,000 for Members of Parliament (MPs) travel in the Appropriation Amendment Bill copped criticism in Parliament recently.
Tribunal to examine MPs' pay
Saturday 20 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown says increase in the remuneration of Members of Parliament has not been passed yet contrary to claims that it has been approved.
Safari tents offer chance for glamping
Saturday 20 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Hot on the Rock
A New Zealand-based distributor of high quality safari/glamping tents is suggesting a cost effective accommodation opportunity for local tourism market.
PM Puna warns on opponents' overseas comments
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has warned the Opposition against carrying and promoting their own agenda while representing the country at international meetings.
Brown rejects more cash for Ag
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Suggestions for millions more dollars to be put into the agriculture appropriation in the Budget is a wrong call, says finance minister Mark Brown.
Biggest PacGames team ever
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Team Cook Islands is sending its biggest team to the Pacific Games which will be held in July this year in Samoa.
Big night for sports awards
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has received an overwhelming number of nominations for the 2019 National Sports Awards that will be held on April 28 at the Edgewater Resort and Spa.
Committee MPs chosen
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament last week endorsed new members for various committees looking into the Bills, Standing Orders and the public accounts.
Brown clears air on sanitation
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Finance minister Mark Brown says no decisions have been made on the national sanitation project for Rarotonga – Mei Te Vai Kite Vai.
Sea Eagles on the brink of creating history
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles are two wins away from creating major history in the domestic rugby league competition.
CIRU releases Sevens squad for Pac Games
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has named a 20 member national Sevens squad for the upcoming Pacific Games and the Oceania (Olympic) Qualifiers.
Nicholas free to carry on as MP
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere says Albert Nicholas is free to carry on as an MP as he has not been convicted of any crime.
'Sabotage': Demos slam Govt
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Browne says the government deliberately rushed through the Parliamentary sitting to sabotage an Opposition move to put through an important motion on Thursday.
Stage set for Tinman Triathlon
Saturday 13 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Roland Neururer will be the one to beat in the 36th Tinman Triathlon which will be held today at the Tikioki Tri Site in Titikaveka.
Gearing up for corporate race
Friday 12 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) will be holding its first Oe Vaka Corporate Race Day for 2019 tomorrow at Nikao Beach – Vaiana’s.
Avatiu to host the Sharks this afternoon
Friday 12 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Eels will be hosting Aitutaki Sharks in round 10 clash this afternoon.
MPs deserve more pay, says Brown
Friday 12 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown says he believes the remuneration of the Members of Parliaments (MPs) needs to be upgraded.