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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
It's cricket's clash of the titans
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
It will be a clash of the titans affair today when top of the table (men’s) teams, Nikao and Matavera, go head to head in the Rarotonga club competition.
Dragonflies favourites for netball competition
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Avatiu Dragonflies will head into today’s Rising Stars Netball Championship premier final at the Avatiu court as the favourites.
Exposure key for the champs
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Defending champions Ozzie Cooks are eyeing exposure more than triumph in the biennial rugby league Tri-Series that starts today at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Stage set for big sports awards night
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The local sporting community will gather tomorrow night at the Edgewater Resort and Spa for the annual CISNOC National Sports Awards.
A Star is Born a heart-warming journey
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
There was silence when the post credits for the movie A Star is Born started rolling on the screen.
Marshall, Tangaroa to speak at art event
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Outgoing New Zealand high commissioner to the Cook Islands Peter Marshall will be one of the guest speakers at tonight’s MPA#1 exhibition at the Bergman Gallery.
PM, Maggie in Perth
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Cultural Development minister George Maggie is part of a Cook Islands delegation visiting Perth, Australia, for the 10th Te Maeva Nui celebration this weekend.
$22,000 at stake in Sevens
Friday 19 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
A total prize pool of $22,000 will be up for grabs in next month’s Raro Rugby Sevens tournament.
Parents must apply to get child benefit
Friday 19 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The parents of children who qualify for the increase in the age of child-benefit scheme will need to apply in order to benefit from the initiative.
Expert says economy durable
Friday 19 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
A repeat of the 1996 economic crisis would only happen if the tools that government had initiated back then were undone, says local economist Vaine Wichman.
Two major upsets in cricket
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Defending champions Tupapa and Turangi suffered their first losses in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition round four last Saturday.
Strong fields for sports awards
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Sixteen awards will be at stake in the Cook Islands Sports Awards for 2017 season at the Edgewater Resort and Spa this Sunday, starting at 6pm.
Cooks host parliamentary conference
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Cook Islands will host the 37th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Australia and Pacific Regional Conference 2018, starting on Monday next week.
Gym joins fight against plastic
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Fitness fanatic Geoffrey Halston is leading the way in the fight against single-use plastic water bottles by banning them at his gym, Tumuora CrossFit, in Arorangi.
Residents wary of Tri challenge
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The stage is set for the Tri-Series rugby league battle which starts this Saturday at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Kids' programme hailed a major success
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
The inaugural holiday programme to teach Rarotonga children the local culture and way of life through farming and other activities has been hailed a huge success.
Glassie warns of looming crisis
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
A former government minister is warning the Cook Islands faces a similar situation to the 1996 economic crisis that almost left the country bankrupt.
Favourites into netball final
Tuesday 16 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Favourites Avatiu Dragonflies and Titikaveka Pearls are through to the Rising Stars Netball Championship final after an impressive show in the semifinals over the weekend.
Manatoa win Steinlager Sevens
Monday 15 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Manatoa claimed the first Steinlager Sevens, held at The Swamp in Avatiu on Saturday.
Fijians meet to celebrate Fiji Day
Monday 15 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Fijian community in the Cook Islands gathered on Saturday to celebrate their country’s 48th anniversary of independence.
