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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Black Pearls' winning start
Friday 22 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
The Cook Islands netball side won two of its three matches on day one of the Pacific Nations Cup in Auckland, New Zealand on Wednesday.
NZ documentary team focuses on Mama Vara
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A New Zealand-based filmmaker is producing a documentary on local cultural icon Vara Hunter – affectionately known as Mama Vara.
Country loses long serving public servant
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands has lost a long serving and well respected civil servant Aukino Tairea.
Cyclones cost Cooks $30m plus
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The tropical cyclones that hit the Cook Islands in 2005 cost the country over $20 million, says prime minister Henry Puna.
Double party for MP Brown
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Re-elected MP Te-Hani Brown had to postpone her birthday celebrations leading up to Monday’s by-election on Atiu for fear of it being misconstrued by her opposition as “treating”.
Cricket announces Pac Games squads
Wednesday 20 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Cook Islands Cricket Association has released the men’s and women’s national training squads for the Pacific Games which will be held in July in Samoa.
Brown rules out ministerial job
Wednesday 20 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Te-Hani Brown has ruled out the possibility of taking up a ministerial position as she joins the Cook Islands Party-led coalition government.
Convincing win for Te-Hani
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Independent candidate Te-Hani Brown posted a convincing victory in yesterday’s by-election on Atiu.
Sea Eagles lead league
Monday 18 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Unbeaten Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles have taken the lead in the Raro Cars Rugby League Competition 2019 after a massive win over the weekend.
Pageant queen meets future king
Monday 18 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Lydia Simonis had a rare opportunity last week when she met the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles.
PM in Fiji
Monday 18 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna is expected to be in Fiji this week to receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of the South Pacific (USP).
Avatiu to host Takuvaine
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Avatiu will take on Takuvaine in the feature premier clash today in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition.
Glassie denies supporter confusion
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Democratic Party candidate Nandi Glassie has denied any confusion among his supporters arising from Teariki Heather’s involvement in one of his rallies ahead of Monday’s by-election for the vacant Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua seat.
PM condemns Christchurch shooting
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has joined his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern and many leaders around the world in condemning the mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch on Thursday.
Police officers involved in crash
Friday 15 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police Service has stood down two if its officers who were involved in a motor vehicle crash at 2am yesterday.
Howard siblings lead golf team
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Siblings Rotana and William Howard are set to lead the Cook Islands golf team to the Pacific Games in Samoa this year.
Bears work on their weak links
Wednesday 13 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Arorangi Bears will use the bye this weekend to work on their weaknesses that led to their first loss in the domestic rugby league competition on Saturday.
Luxury cruise ship visits Rarotonga
Wednesday 13 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Luxury cruise ship Paul Gauguin, which operates mainly in the Pacific waters, visited Rarotonga yesterday.
Youth council to elect new president
Wednesday 13 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC) will elect a new president at its annual general meeting tonight.
Crash jet model not flying here yet
Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Airport Authority has confirmed Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 model of aircraft, like the one that crashed in Ethiopia over the weekend, is not operating in or out of Rarotonga.