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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Places still available in Touch comp
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Spots are still available for players and teams wanting to compete in the 2019 Bluesky Touch Competition.
Cookies win Nines comp
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
An Australia-based Cook Islands team has won the 17th edition of the annual Cabramatta International Nines held at New Era Stadium in Sydney over the weekend.
Brown backs China ties
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands’ engagement with China is “firm” and the two countries have had formal diplomatic relations for 20 years now, says deputy prime minister Mark Brown.
PAC ready for the challenge
Monday 4 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is looking forward to the challenges ahead in reviewing the accounts of various government ministries and making appropriate recommendations.
Puna off to Abu Dhabi
Monday 4 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna leaves the country tomorrow for Abu Dhabi to attend the World Government Summit.
Palmerston House eyes July 8 opening
Monday 4 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
The committee overseeing the construction of Palmerston House has set July 8, 2019, as the opening date of the building.
Sailing club open day at Muri
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga Sailing Club will be holding its open day in Muri today.
High turnout for triathlon
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Twenty-four teams have been registered and more are expected in the annual Corporate Team Triathlon Challenge which will be held at the Tikioki Tri site from 2pm today.
Legends among legends at UB40 concert
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
There were legends among the crowd on Tuesday night when Ali Campbell and Terence “Astro” Wilson from UB40 rocked the National Auditorium.
Junior Tennis festival all set to roll
Friday 1 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Stage is set for the CITC Pump Junior Tennis Festival which will be held at the Black Rock Tennis Centre in Nikao tomorrow.
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.
