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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Debt distress not China driven
Saturday 2 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Debt distress in the Pacific is not a result of lending by China, revealed a paper published by the Australian National University’s Development Policy Centre late last year.
Quick Rip Sevens educators here
Tuesday 26 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
New Zealand-based Nathan Mauger and Anna Darling are in Rarotonga as part of the Pacific Sporting Partnership - Sports for Health Rugby programme on Rarotonga this week.
Tropical storm no threat
Tuesday 26 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
A tropical depression (TD11F) located near Western Samoa yesterday poses no threat to the Cook Islands, says the top weatherman.
Kids triathlon a major success
Friday 22 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Triathlon Association held its inaugural Kids Triathlon competition at the Tikioki Tri Site on Saturday last week.
'We weren't booked': Tuktuk operators
Friday 22 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Rarotonga-based company Tik-e Tours clarified that they had nothing to do with a wedding in October last year organised by the wedding planning business accused of fraud.
NES provides waste disposal signs
Friday 22 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service (NES) handed over waste disposal signs to Punanga Nui Market earlier this week to help with the upkeep of the popular spot.
Winless Eels take on Sharks
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Former champions Avatiu Eels’ hunt for the first win in the domestic rugby league competition will take them to Aitutaki tomorrow where they face the Sharks.
Glassie reveals his work for Atiu
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Nandi Glassie says Kau Henry, the chairman of independent candidate Te-Hani Brown, must be “colour blind” not to see the development that took place on Atiu during his time in government.
Judging dates set for Vaka Pride and Te Ieie O Te Orau
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The round 11 Vaka Pride competition, which is the Cook Islands Tourism’s initiative to keep the community clean, is now underway.
Five new wedding complaints
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Five more people have come out in public claiming they have fallen victim to the wedding operations involving the New Zealand-based wedding-planning business operated by Cook Islanders, exposed by this newspaper earlier this week.
Megastore rebuild starts
Thursday 14 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Work proper will start next month on rebuilding Raromart Megastore that was destroyed in a fire last July.
Children gear up for first triathlon
Thursday 14 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
The first-ever Paradise Supplies Kids Triathlon event will be held this weekend.
Weather stops visit by liner
Thursday 14 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Cruise ship Europa 2 cancelled its trip to Rarotonga today due to adverse weather.
League gets timely boost
Wednesday 13 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Cook Islands Rugby League Association’s domestic competition has received a major boost after securing a sponsor for the weekly battles.
Tough start to Touch
Wednesday 13 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
The Bluesky men’s and women’s open touch competition got off to an excellent start with some tough matches played at Nikao field on Monday.
Lightning hits airport light system
Wednesday 13 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Airport Authority officials were working round the clock yesterday hoping to fix the lighting system damaged by last week’s lightning strike.
Travel scheme sets up in CI
Wednesday 13 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The controversial multi-level marketing business, WorldVentures, has set up shop in the Cook Islands and already attracted some local members.
Te Tupu open day attracts good numbers
Tuesday 12 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Te Tupu O Te Manava Outrigger Canoeing Club open day over the weekend attracted a good turnout.
Helping readers' sight with 840 pairs of glasses
Tuesday 12 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A Good Samaritan from Hawaii has secured about 840 pairs of reading glasses which will be given to people in need for free this Friday.
Call for better care of livestock
Tuesday 12 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is appalled at the lack of attention some livestock owners are giving to their animals.
