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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Browne may have won in Rakahanga
Wednesday 19 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Tina Browne appeared to have claimed the Rakahanga seat following a scrutiny of the votes by the Electoral Office yesterday.
Locals value tourism - survey
Wednesday 19 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
A survey has found that an overwhelming number of Cook Islanders feel that tourism is good for the country.
Crash kills contract worker
Tuesday 18 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The road death toll on Rarotonga has increased to six following a fatal crash involving a foreign worker over the weekend.
Police to consider petition evidence
Tuesday 18 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police Service will consider the evidence and the exhibits involved in the Rakahanga electoral petition when they are passed to them.
'Great outcome' says Willis
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party is confident of returning to government in the “very near future” after Court of Appeal ruled a decision on Rakahanga seat in Tina Browne’s favour.
Demos could win in Rakahanga
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Hagai’s ‘treating’ breached Electoral Act, says Court of Appeal.
Andrew's passion leads to 'Sabati'
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Hot on the Rock
Shane Andrew likes creating new things - and that’s why he describes himself as an artist.
Tennis team off to X-mas tournament in NZ
Friday 14 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A thirteen member Cook Islands tennis team will leave the country today for the Auckland X-mas Tournament which will be held from December 17 to 22.
US Sevens ref praises our skills
Friday 14 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
United States-based Sevens referee Joey Swatzell is impressed with the level of rugby knowledge the young players in the Cook Islands possess.
Touch gears up for Boxing Day
Friday 14 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
The ever popular Cook Islands Touch Association Boxing Day Mixed Touch Tournament will be held on Wednesday, December 26 at The Swamp.
Tennis unearth raw talents
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
National tennis coach Malcolm Kajer is amazed at the raw talent in the primary schools around the island.
China contract 'disappoints' DPM
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown says it’s disappointing the Cook Islands government entered into a contract with the Chinese contractor for the Te Mato Vai stage one project.
PEARL project hold inception workshop
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Key representatives from government agencies, civil society and non-government organisations (NGOs) gathered on Thursday last week for the Pa Enua Action for Resilient Livelihoods (PEARL) inception workshop at the USP Campus.
Weather reports updated, says Ngari
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Meteorological Service director Arona Ngari says a weather update regarding adverse weather conditions on Aitutaki over the weekend was broadcast on local radio and posted on their Facebook page.
Stage set for island's first Iyaz show
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The stage is set for the multi-award winning pop-reggae sensation, Iyaz’s first-ever concert in the Cook Islands at the popular Hula Bar tonight.
$13m for TMV remedial work
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Stage one repairs take water project cost to $100m-plus.
Kerikeri High's clean sweep
Tuesday 11 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
New Zealand’s Kerikeri High School made a clean sweep in the Edgewater Under-16 College Sevens Tournament at Raemaru Park in Arorangi on Saturday.
Revamped website boosts Parliament
Tuesday 11 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Parliament launched a revamped website last Friday in a bid to promote transparency and improve on their communication with the people of the Cook Islands.
NICHOLAS FLIES IN - Absent MP talks about his 'year of hospitals'
Monday 10 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Former minister Albert Nicholas says poor health is the only reason for his extended stay away from the Cook Islands.
Nikao out to create cricket history
Saturday 8 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
History beckons for Nikao in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition men’s final today.