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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Cook Islanders make New Year Honours list
Monday 31 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Three Cook Islanders have been named on the New Year Honours List for their services to New Zealand’s community.
'Unknown' youngsters win Touch
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
The unknown Taokotaianga team claimed the 2018 Bluesky Boxing Day Touch Tournament which was held on Wednesday at the Swamp in Avatiu.
Women's event likely for Nines
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League is reconsidering women’s competition in the Nines tournament to be held next weekend.
Tropical depression may become cyclone
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
A tropical depression lurking in the South could potentially develop into a tropical cyclone.
The tale of a 'prisoner in paradise'
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A book about English-born rogue who absconded to the Cook Islands in the late 1800s with a large sum of money he stole from an American bank, is now available in the market.
Browne new Rakahanga MP
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Electoral Office has confirmed Democratic Party leader Tina Browne as the new Member of Parliament (MP) for Rakahanga.
Warriors won't compete in Nines
Friday 28 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
TKV Warriors will not participate in the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines tournament on January 4 and 5.
Sevens team needs help for Hong Kong campaign
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Sevens team is calling on supporters to back the team in their Hong Kong Sevens campaign.
Two more spots left in Boxing Day Touch
Monday 24 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Eighteen teams have confirmed their participation in the Cook Islands Touch Association Boxing Day Mixed Touch Tournament on Wednesday.
United they stand
Monday 24 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party (CIP) led government is confident that they will see out their four year term in power despite holding on to a slight majority.
Plan support 'overwhelming'
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown says consultation meetings have received “overwhelmingly positive” feedback on seabed mineral exploration plans from two of the islands in the northern group.
Strict rules for sevens players
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Sevens team management has laid strict guidelines for the members of the national squad ahead of the festive break this coming week.
Lots of Christmas fun at the Domes
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The organisers of the Rotaract Christmas in the Domes hailed Wednesday’s event as a major success.
Energy project payments delayed
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Delays by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in making payments to the contractor working on the Cook Islands renewable energy project will not delay the ambitious venture.
Four-way battle for Ivirua
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Agnes Armstrong, the wife of former Ivirua MP, the late Tony Armstrong, is one of the four candidates contesting the Ivirua by-election on Mangaia next month.
Sharks' first bite at Nines
Friday 21 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Aitutaki Sharks are all set to compete in their first Cook Islands Rugby League Nines tournament on January 4 and 5.
Road marking gets underway
Friday 21 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The unavailability of the right equipment has caused delays with the road marking project on Rarotonga, and now the ICI road works team is busy making up for lost time.
Tiria over the moon after winning a car
Friday 21 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Mary-Anne Tiria was planning to treat herself to a new motorbike this Christmas.
Decision goes to Court of Appeal
Thursday 20 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Court registrar Claudine Henry-Anguna will refer the report she received from the Electoral Office regarding the Rakahanga seat to the Court of Appeal before confirming the outcome.
Nines off to Samoa for Pacific Games
Wednesday 19 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands rugby league will compete in next year’s Pacific Games in Samoa.