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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
League ranking flawed: Carlson
Friday 7 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League Association president Charles Carlson says the ranking system used by the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) is flawed.
Tough challenge looms in Sevens meet at Arorangi
Friday 7 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Top seed Kerikeri High School is expecting a tough challenge from the local teams in the Edgewater Under-16 College Sevens Tournament which starts today at Arorangi Field.
Seawall crash victim had Spring Break link
Friday 7 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The 38-year-old tourist who died in a motorbike crash at the seawall in Nikao on Sunday has been identified as Michael Kemp.
Super fund hits a speed bump
Friday 7 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The return on investment made by the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) is expected to remain volatile in coming months.
The Bubz claim major netball titles
Thursday 6 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
New Zealand-based The Bubz claimed the major titles in the BSP Netball in Paradise tournament which ended on Tuesday at the Raemaru courts in Arorangi.
Apology for stabbing victim parent
Thursday 6 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Corrective Services minister George Maggie has apologised to the parent of a stabbing victim after he was accused of taking an inmate who is serving time for the crime, from the prison to meet his girlfriend.
Kukis ranking drops to 43
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands men’s side has dropped 12 places to 43 in the latest world ranking released by the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF).
From royal wedding to the Cook Islands
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
After an exciting year, which included being part of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding, London-based makeup artist Zana Begum is visiting the Cook Islands for a well-deserved break.
Govt drops Te Mato Vai bombshell
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government wants the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to replace about a third of the of the pipeline work they laid around the island in stage one of the Te Mato Vai (TMV) project.
New party promises open leadership
Monday 3 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Cook Islands United Party (CIUP) interim president Nandi Glassie says the party will provide a breath of fresh air to the people of the Cook Islands for strong, honest, and open leadership.
Nikao, Turangi through to finals
Friday 30 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Nikao and Turangi have made it through to the finals of the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition.
Our Reihana talent show finalist
Friday 30 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Reihana Koteka-Wiki finished as one of the top 18 finalists in the talent show at Miss World Pageant on Monday night.
$10m grant may go to TMV
Friday 30 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Financial secretary Garth Henderson says a recently-announced $10 million grant from China may be able to be used to remedy problems with stage one of the Te Mato Vai project.
Netball Cook Islands eyes further development
Thursday 29 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Netball Cook Islands is hoping the BSP Netball in Paradise continues to serve as a development path for the sport in the country.
Govt ponders TMV legal action
Thursday 29 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government is considering legal action after “friendly consultation” with contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) over issues with Te Mato Vai project failed.
UN to support our graduation
Wednesday 28 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The United Nations (UN) remains committed to support the Cook Islands even after the country graduates to developed status (or high income) in the coming year.
Cruise ships hit by bad weather
Tuesday 27 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
About 20 per cent of the cruise ships to the Cook Islands this year were unable to transfer passengers to the shore during their visits to Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
Party system 'flawed' - Glassie
Tuesday 27 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The party system in the Cook Islands is flawed and gives power to only a few to dictate and make judgements on key issues, says the former minister Nandi Glassie.
Tapaitau in Kenya for UNDP meeting
Monday 26 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Infrastructure minister Robert Tapaitau is leading a small Cook Islands delegation to a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) meeting in Nairobi, Kenya.
Koutu Nui renews tourism concerns
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Koutu Nui has raised renewed concerns about the social and environmental impact from the blooming tourism industry in the Cook Islands.
