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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
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.
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.
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.
