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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Unbeaten Tupapa takes on Nikao
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
The unbeaten Tupapa and Nikao will go head to head in the feature men’s match in round four of the Rarotonga Club Cricket competition today at Victoria Park.
Golfers head into club finals
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
An interesting tussle looms in the Rarotonga Golf Club (RGC) Championship finals today at the Nikao golf course. In the feature senior men’s battle, veteran Ned Howard will go head to head against Daniel Webb in an exciting test. RGC president George George said on paper Howard was the favourite, but Webb could prove the critics wrong on the day. “It will be an interesting one. Both of them are very good golfers and it can be anyone on the day,” George said. In the senior women’s final, young Memory Akama will be up against experienced Kurai Foster. George said apart from the senior division, the veterans battle would be the one to watch out for. In the veteran ladies, Tuaine Marsters will face Alice Pilkinton. “These two have been battling each other from the junior grade and they are still on it. Their match will surely be a good one to look out for,” George said. In the veteran men’s competition, Enoka Bishop will be up against Murray McDonald. “Enoka has been on form lately but Murray is a very steady golfer so it will be another close contest.” The end of year prize giving will be held following the finals. The theme is island wear. Fixtures Junior B Men – 7.40am (Steven Kavana & Tangi Amataiti), Junior Ladies – 7.48am (Jacqui Lemaire & Sebon Will), Junior Men – 7.56am (Katoa Banaba Jnr & Jimmy Teokotai), Intermediate Ladies – 8.04am (Moeroa Matheson & Alice Mitchell), Intermediate Men – 8.12am (Eddie Tuaati & John Teiti), Senior Ladies – 8.20am (Memory Akama & Kurai Foster), Senior Men – 8.28am (Ned Howard & Daniel Webb), Veteran Ladies – 12 noon (Tuaine Marsters & Alice Pilkinton), Veteran Men – 12.08 (Enoka Bishop & Murray McDonald)
Clubs to battle for Sevens title
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Six teams will battle it out in the Steinlager Sevens Tournament which will be held today at The Swamp in Avatiu.
Netball set for semis
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
A fiery battle is expected in the Rising Stars Netball Championship semifinals today at Arorangi courts.
Medals for our kayakers
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands won a gold and a bronze medal on day one of the Blue Lake One Canoe Sprints at Lake Tikitapu in Rotorua, New Zealand, yesterday.
Girl Guides mark 90 years
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Hot on the Rock
The Girl Guides Association Cook Islands is celebrating their 90th anniversary this weekend, which will culminate with the main function on Monday.
Dame Margaret headstone unveiled
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A large crowd of family and friends gathered at the Cook Islands Christian Church yard in Avarua yesterday for the headstone unveiling of the late Dame Margaret Makea Karika Ariki.
Step closer climate fund accreditation
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) board will consider Cook Islands’ application for accreditation of Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) as a nationally accredited entity, deputy prime minister Mark Brown has confirmed.
Community to celebrate Fiji Day
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Fijian community will today celebrate Fiji Day at St Joseph Primary School ground.
Turangi, Nikao maintain cricket lead
Friday 12 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Defending women’s champion Turangi remains unbeaten in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition after overcoming Avana I in the top-of-the-table clash last Saturday.
Tourist found dead on beach
Friday 12 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Police are investigating the death of a tourist whose body was found on the beach at Kavera early yesterday morning.
Raro Sevens trophies pay tribute to legends
Friday 12 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 2018 Raro Rugby Sevens Tournament trophies will pay tribute to the legends of Cook Islands rugby.
MAGS win opening tour battle
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The touring Mt Albert Grammar School (MAGS) development side made a solid start to their campaign, beating Tereora College 33-5 at the BCI Stadium on Tuesday.
A fun year for squash
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
It has been another fun year for the Squash Club with the BSP Business House Squash competition which ends today.
A holiday with a big difference
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
A group of Rarotonga children have swapped their video games and other pastime activities with the farming tools this school holiday in a bid to reconnect to the land.
Ball for juniors inspired by Disney
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The annual Rotaract Rarotonga organised Junior Spring Ball will be held tomorrow at the Aotearoa Centre in Tupapa Maraerenga.
Puna issues challenge at law officers' meeting
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has challenged participants in the 37th Annual Pacific Islands Law Officers’ Network (PILON) meeting to consider how the Pacific countries might address their survival of the effects of climate change at an international judicial level.
PSC silent on Ponia issue
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Public Service Commission (PSC) remains tight-lipped about the outcome of an investigation into senior public service staff Ben Ponia, who was appointed Chief of Staff at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) last week.
Tierney sisters make Cook Islands proud
Wednesday 10 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Sisters Jade and Lily Tierney have made the Cook Islands proud after stamping their mark in a canoe sprints event in Italy.
Aitu our sole athlete at YOG
Wednesday 10 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands is represented by a lone athlete at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) which is started earlier this week in Buenos Aires, Argentina.