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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
Panthers win, Bears lead
Monday 11 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers made a winning start but it was the Arorangi Bears who stole the limelight in round one of the domestic rugby league competition over the weekend.
Cyclone dies out, danger remains
Monday 11 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Cook Islands may have avoided the brunt of ex tropical cyclone Neil, but the danger of another forming is still lurking.
Making league an even better game
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Taua Benioni has been appointed the Asia-Pacific Rugby League Confederation (APRLC) representative to the Cook Islands.
Bracing for a tough start
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Reigning champions Tupapa Panthers are bracing for a tough start to their title defence campaign against former champions Avatiu Nikao Eels.
Cyclone on our horizon
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
A tropical depression in the path of the Cook Islands could turn into a tropical cyclone this weekend.