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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.