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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
$18,000 for cancer screening initiatives
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Ministry of Health will devote the funds received from a recent Bluesky texting promotion to cancer screening initiatives in the Cook Islands.
CIFA to host regional qualifiers
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is hosting the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League Qualifiers from January 26 to February 1 at the CIFA complex in Matavera.
Cook Islands joins coalition to fight tax avoidance
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands has joined a coalition of countries aimed at fighting tax avoidance and easing cross-border tax dispute resolution.
Parliament to overhaul rules
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Speaker of Parliament Niki Rattle will chair a Standing Orders committee, set up to look into revising the rules regulating parliamentary proceedings.
CIRU pays tribute to fallen coach
Thursday 10 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union has joined the rest of the rugby fraternity around the world mourning the loss of well-respected New Zealand coach Geoff Moon.
New parliament clerk named
Thursday 10 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Tangata Vainerere has been confirmed the new Clerk of Parliament, effective January 4, 2019.
Nines a perfect platform for 13s
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Cook Islands Rugby League Nines tournament proved a perfect platform for local teams to prepare for the season proper, kicking off next month.
Focus on destination development
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation will focus on key destination development initiatives to boost the industry this year.
Weekend brings 14 arrests
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Fourteen people were arrested and charged for violent behaviour, including domestic violence, and drunk-driving over the weekend.
Panthers claim league Nines title
Monday 7 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Tupapa Panthers made a perfect start to the 2019 rugby league season after winning the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines tournament for the first time over the weekend.
Airport clarifies parking fee issue
Monday 7 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The automatic car parking system at the Rarotonga international airport will not charge the customers more than the normal fee, says Airport Authority chief executive officer Joseph Ngamata.
Top bets are on track at the Nines
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Defending champions Queensland Kukis remain one of the top bets in the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines tournament.
Noah's love for sport, country
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Noah Vilisoni-Heather is creating ripples in the pool with a hope of making his country proud in the sport of swimming.
World of discovery in Arorangi
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Discover – Marine & Wildlife Eco-Centre in Arorangi has opened its doors to the public after a grand opening on Wednesday.
Nines on despite the weather
Friday 4 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Rain, hail or shine, the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines tournament will go ahead today at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Rain expected throughout the weekend
Friday 4 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The rainy weather in Rarotonga and rest of the southern group is expected to continue throughout this weekend due to a trough line located west of the Southern Cook Islands.
Eleven artists show work in themed event
Friday 4 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Eleven artists are set to take part in a local art exhibition tomorrow at the newly-built Tavioni Gallery and Vananga located on the back road at Atupa.
Police on alert as smashes mount
Thursday 3 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
There will be more police checkpoints around the island this week as the Cook Islands Police Service beefs up security in a bid to prevent further accidents on Rarotonga roads.
Locals dominate tourism business
Thursday 3 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A casual survey conducted by the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council has found 83 per cent of the tourism businesses operating from the main road on Rarotonga are owned by Cook Islanders.
Tourist documents love for the Cook Islands
Thursday 3 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A tourist has documented his love affair with the Cook Islands in a book called, “How I Fell in Love with an Island”.