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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
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.