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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Squash business house competition underway
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
The BSP Squash Business House tournament started a month ago with seven teams representing players of all levels from beginners to advanced players.
Kettle retains triathlon title
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Defending champion Sam Kettle retained the Air New Zealand International Triathlon title on Saturday.
Brown in Fiji, Puna off to NZ
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown is still in Fiji and will this week attend the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting. The three-day meeting starts today.
Do-or-die in league clash
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
It’s do-or-die for defending champions Avatiu Eels and Titikaveka Bulldogs in the domestic rugby league competition today.
High turnout for international triathlon
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
This year’s Air New Zealand International Triathlon will have one of the biggest turnouts in recent times.
Sports awards hailed a success
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
The Cook Islands Sports Awards 2018 held on Sunday at the Edgewater Resort and Spa was hailed a major success.
Manea Games update
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
The Atiu Sports Association will this afternoon hold a meeting to update its community on the Manea Games 2020 planning progress.
Paniani, Fisher-Marsters win top awards
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Bowler Taiki Paniani and swimmer Kirstein Fisher-Marsters won the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year, respectively, at the Cook Islands Sports Awards 2018 on Sunday night.
Panthers beat Bears 32-12
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers have moved to second spot in the Raro Cars Rugby League Competition 2019.
Brown in Fiji for ADB meeting
Monday 29 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown is in Fiji to attend the Asian Development Bank (ADB) meeting there this week.
No plans to deepen Avatiu port
Monday 29 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Ports Authority says there are no plans to deepen the Avatiu port, adding the current depth is meeting the draft requirement of incoming vessels.
Top-four race in league intensifies
Saturday 27 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The race for the top four in the domestic rugby league competition will intensify today as Arorangi Bears host Tupapa Panthers in the lone Raro Cars Rugby League match this weekend.
Avengers: Endgame is truly Marvel-ous
Saturday 27 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
While adrift in space with virtually no hope of survival, Tony Stark aka Iron Man in the Avengers: Endgame trailer mentions “part of the journey is the end”.
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.
