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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Sea Eagles continue to soar
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles continue their unbeaten run in the Raro Cars Rugby League Competition 2019 after another win over the weekend. On Saturday at Nukupure Park, the side defeated Titikaveka Bulldogs 30-12 to extend their unbeaten run to seven games.
Minimum wage to rise
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
A recommendation to increase the minimum wage rate by 35 cents from the current $7.25 per hour has been made to the Internal Affairs minister Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa.
Eels are back in the game
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
It seems the shackles are finally off their feet. The Avatiu Eels are running free, wild and with confidence in the domestic rugby league competition.
Warning to boil tap water
Monday 1 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Reports of high levels of Enterococci bacteria in some of Rarotonga’s streams and lagoons have sparked a renewed warning for people to boil water taken from their taps.
Warriors relegated to reserves
Saturday 30 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Takuvaine (TKV) Warriors have been relegated to premier reserves grade following a Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) meeting on Thursday.
Man dies after seawall crash
Saturday 30 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A 21-year-old man has died in a road crash at the seawall in Nikao in the early hours of yesterday morning. The deceased suffered severe head injuries and died on the spot of the accident.
Sevens straight into training in Auckland
Saturday 30 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
The Cook Islands Sevens side wasted no time after arriving in Auckland on Wednesday, getting into training before flying out to Hong Kong today. The national side was joined by the four overseas-based players as coach Vase Samania went through some drills to gel the players ahead of the three-day tournament which kicks off on April 5. Samania said getting the combination with the overseas players in such a short time would be a challenge. However he is optimistic of finding the right combination and building a strong bond between the players ahead of the tournament. “The campaign has been great so far. The aim now is to use the two days we have in Auckland to gel the players and work on our games before we leave for Hong Kong,” Samania said before departing Rarotonga on Wednesday. “We have some quality players in the side and hopefully we can get the combination right and iron out the weak links before our opening match.” Cook Islands is grouped with Chile, Germany and Uganda in Pool G. The team will be competing in the World Rugby Sevens Series Qualifier alongside 11 other nations. In the other qualifiers pools, host Hong Kong is the top seed leading Pool E which has Tonga, Zimbabwe and Philippines while Pool F comprise Ireland, Russia, Uruguay and Jamaica. The main draw (Pools A to D) will feature the teams that are part of the World Rugby Sevens Series. Samania earlier said he was wary of the teams in Cook Islands’ pool but hoped the side would put on a better performance than their last year’s outing at the tournament. He said the aim was to advance through to the quarter-finals and better their rankings. For that, the side will need to finish in the top two in the pool competition. Cook Islands Sevens – Stephen Willis (Captain), Robert Heather Jr (VC), Josua Koroitukana, Teina Savage, Vaehoolu “Leki” Leka, Matamanea Matapakia, Colati “Tua” Ravula, Tokerau Raru (Australia), Christian Vainerere (Australia), Walter Koteka (Australia), Owen Karati (New Zealand), Gene Te Amo (New Zealand); Non travelling squad members – James Kora, Tanire Mokoroa, Jason Potoru, Junior Napara, Stormmel Ruatoe. Management: Head Coach – Vase Samania, Manager – Ashleigh Willis and Physio Jana Whitta.
