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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Tura appointed deputy Speaker
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Tai Tura, Member of Parliament for Mauke, has been appointed the new deputy Speaker of Parliament.
Govt in no hurry on poll
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna said they do not want to jump to conclusions regarding the issue of a snap election.
Sea Eagles maintain lead
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Ngatangiia-Matavera Sea Eagles maintain their lead in the Raro Cars Rugby League Competition 2019 after an unbeaten run.
Sea Eagles survive Eels attack
Monday 8 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Nippy Ben Wemin’s field goal in the dying stages of the feature rugby league clash over the weekend saw the Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles maintain their unbeaten run intact in the weekly competition.
Tourism promotes destination
Monday 8 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation officials have been attending travel shows in the United States and Canada to promote the destination in the leading North American markets.
Competition main factor in visitor dip
Monday 8 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The major drop in visitor arrivals to the Cook Islands in February could have been a blessing in disguise for the local industry.
Fight for deputy Speaker's role
Monday 8 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The Cook Islands Party-led coalition government and Opposition Democratic Party will be battling it out for the vacant deputy Speaker’s role when the Parliament starts today at 1pm.
NTV to hold junior day
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Ngakau Toa Vaka (NTV) Canoeing Club will be holding its junior open day today at Nikao beach (across from First Windows).
Questions over water cleanser
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Concerns have been raised that the public may not understand the water sanitation solution being promoted in Rarotonga by Envirolyte CK Limited is a form of chlorination.
Sea Eagles take on the resurgent Eels
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles are set to face their biggest challenge in the domestic rugby league competition today against the Avatiu Eels.
Court allows Atiu petition
Friday 5 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The petition against Te-Hani Brown’s win in the recent Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua by-election will proceed despite her resignation from the seat.
Sevens ready for HK show
Thursday 4 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
The Cook Islands Sevens team had a scrimmaging session with Samoa on Tuesday ahead of the Hong Kong Sevens tournament that kicks off today.
Push for eco accreditation
Thursday 4 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
An initiative for sustainable tourism involving the private sector was launched yesterday by the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation along with their partners involved in the project.
Te-Hani quits again
Thursday 4 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
In a surprise move Te-Hani Brown, who recently won the Areora-Ngatiarua-Tengatangi by-election, resigned from her seat triggering another poll on Atiu.
Big drop in tourist numbers
Wednesday 3 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Visitor arrivals to the Cook Islands took a nosedive in February this year after experiencing continued growth over the past couple of years.
Survey backs sustainable tourism
Wednesday 3 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Sustainable tourism development is the key suggestion from the people who took part in the recent surveys run by the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation.
Sevens team arrives in Hong Kong
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
The Cook Islands Sevens team has arrived in Hong Kong and had their first run on Sunday (CI time).
Sevens team arrives in Hong Kong
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
The Cook Islands Sevens team has arrived in Hong Kong and had their first run on Sunday (CI time).
Sevens team arrives in Hong Kong
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The Cook Islands Sevens team has arrived in Hong Kong and had their first run on Sunday (CI time).
Sevens team arrives in Hong Kong
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The Cook Islands Sevens team has arrived in Hong Kong and had their first run on Sunday (CI time).