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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
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.
No conflict of interest: Police
Wednesday 6 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Cook Islands police have confirmed one of their senior officers, who is related to a man accused of wedding scam, will not oversee the investigation into the matter.
Top chiefs pushed name change
Wednesday 6 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The consideration to change the name for the Cook Islands was made together by the country’s high chiefs (Ariki), says a statement from the Naming Advisory Committee working on this landmark proposal.
Police name deadliest district
Tuesday 5 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
About 80 per cent of road fatalities over the past 10 years have occurred in the district of Te Au O Tonga.
Bears at the top
Monday 4 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Arorangi Bears have put all doubts about their fairytale run in the local rugby league competition to rest after yet another win.
Ministers return home
Monday 4 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
All three government ministers who were out of the country on official engagements last week have returned home.
Cyclone danger lessening
Monday 4 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Cook Islands may have escaped the brunt of a cyclone this season after latest tropical storm Pola dissipated in waters outside of Tonga.
Men's triathlon gets good numbers
Saturday 2 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Seventeen entries were received yesterday for the Aroa Vegeland Men’s Triathlon, which will be held today at the Tikioki Tri Site, starting at 2pm.