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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
PAC crackdown on ministries
Friday 1 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The new Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will clampdown on the government ministries and agencies who are not fulfilling the requirement of filing their financial reports on time.
No fears, no favours
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) works best when it fears and favours no one, says a former Australian Member of Parliament.
Suicide prevention focus at seminar
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
About 60 people attended a suicide prevention workshop based on the “Flo Talanoa” module, which is centered on regular interaction between the communities, at Sinai Hall on Tuesday.
Six teams set for muster games
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Six teams have been confirmed for the opening round of the Bluesky Touch muster games today.
Water-borne illnesses on decline
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Ministry of Health has witnessed a decline in the water-borne illnesses despite the recent heavy downpours which have increased the risk of water contamination on Rarotonga.
Four schools with water issues
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Water stations at four schools on Rarotonga have been marked with red labels because they supply contaminated water.
Teatuanui is a lost dog's best friend
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Swift action by a youngster saved the life of Chico – a dog that wandered on to the Rarotonga International Airport airstrip area on Thursday last week.
Brown heading to northern group
Monday 28 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown will head to the northern group this Thursday to round up consultation on the seabed mineral exploration plans.
Parker event a sell out
Monday 28 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
An exclusive cocktail Question and Answer event featuring professional boxer Joseph Parker is sold out.
Tupapa off to a flying start
Monday 28 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Visitors Kiwi FC were left fuming at some calls made by the referee as home team Tupapa Maraerenga ran rampant on day one of the OFC Champions League Qualifiers over the weekend.
Touch comp set to start with muster games
Monday 28 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Following on from the successful Bluesky Boxing Day Touch Tournament, the Bluesky Touch Season competition will kick off with muster games this Wednesday at the Nikao Field.
League names men's training squad for PacGames
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League has named a 44-member national men’s training squad for the Pacific Games to be held in July in Samoa.
Walking Netball at Arorangi courts
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Rain or shine, Netball Cook Islands will go ahead with their Walking Netball games today at the Arorangi courts.
Armstrong's big victory is confirmed
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Agnes Armstrong’s win in the Ivirua by-election this Monday received a seal of approval from the chief electoral officer Taggy Tangimetua yesterday.
Maui hits good form to finish 7th in NZ
Friday 25 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tennis youngster Maka Maui finished seventh at the 12-and-under New Zealand Nationals competition this week in Christchurch.
Rain causes flash flooding
Friday 25 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The heavy downpour between 6am and noon yesterday resulted in one of the highest rainfall levels recorded so far this year.
Council proud of female MPs
Friday 25 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Council of Women has welcomed the election of Agnes Armstrong as the newest Member of Parliament (MP).
Teams here for Oceania qualifiers
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The three overseas teams competing in the Oceania Football Confederation Champions League Qualifiers arrived in the country yesterday.
Select committee meets to discuss bills
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The members of the special select committee for bills met yesterday at the Parliament Chamber for an orientation programme that ends today.
Brown confirms defection
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Te-Hani Brown says she is simply honouring the wishes of her people by joining the Cook Islands Party-led coalition government.
