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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
Sevens in exciting pool
Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands will face exciting battles in the pool competition at the Hong Kong Sevens 2019 which will be held early next month.
Captain Marvel shows female power
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Captain Marvel’s release in the United States and the rest of the world is perfectly timed.
Ministers home
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
All ministers except deputy prime minister Mark Brown are expected to remain on Rarotonga this week.
Bears' dream run at stake
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Arorangi Bears will be hoping to maintain their dream run in the domestic rugby league competition today when they take on the mighty Tupapa Panthers.
Rename push boosts profile
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The recently reborn push to change the name of the Cook Islands has received unprecedented worldwide media coverage.
Moorfield wins men's triathlon competition
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Jason Moorfield claimed the Aroa Vegeland Men’s Triathlon, which was held at the Tikioki Tri Site in Titikaveka on Saturday last week.
Titikaveka leads netball comp
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Undefeated Titikaveka leads the premier division in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition on six points after three wins.
Netball names new coach
Friday 8 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Netball Cook Islands has appointed former national rep Anna Andrews-Tasola as the new coach of the national team.
Council praises work of Sister Margaret
Friday 8 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) has paid tribute to Sister Margaret O’Dwyer who is representing the interest of the local non-government agency at the United Nations.
FIFA suspends CIFA boss
Friday 8 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
World football governing body FIFA has suspended Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) president Lee Harmon for three months.
Sevens name five newcomers
Thursday 7 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Five players will make their debut for the Cook Islands at the Hong Kong Sevens which will be held next month.
Name change no easy task
Thursday 7 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The supporters backing the name change for the Cook Islands will face an uphill battle in achieving their landmark goal.
Parliament to sit this month
Thursday 7 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The opening parliamentary sitting for the year is expected to be held sometime this month.