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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Breathing life into canvas
Friday 24 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Matthew Payne knows exactly how to breathe life into a canvas and his work really does have to be seen to be believed.
Penrhyn water shortage continues
Friday 24 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
A second shipment of drinking water was sent to Penrhyn this week as residents continue to battle a water-shortage problem on the northern-group island.
Paniani wins bowls title
Thursday 23 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Taiki Paniani claimed the singles men’s title in the Bowls Cook Islands National Championship earlier this week at the Rarotonga Bowling Club.
Three down, three to go
Thursday 23 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party’s Tingika Elikana retained the Pukapuka-Nassau seat after a petition against his win in the 2018 general election was withdrawn earlier this week.
Govt against China debt writeoff
Thursday 23 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands does not agree with Tonga’s call for China to forgive all Pacific debt, says deputy prime minister and finance minister Mark Brown.
New Mitiaro executive Charlie Rani focused on island agriculture
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Development of agriculture on Mitiaro will be the key focus of its Island Government’s new executive officer Charlie Rani.
Visitors drive up tax revenue
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The government has collected $22 million more tax than predicted for the 2017/18 financial year.
Underspending boosts 'surplus'
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government’s spending on capital expenditure was below budget estimate by 64 per cent, according to the recently released June 2018 Quarterly Financial Report.
League squad urged to focus
Monday 20 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
National rugby league head coach Darren Piri and his assistant Bobby Hansen with women’s team coach Tai Ngairi are calling on all players to turn their focus back to the Tri Series after the Constitution celebration break.
Arorangi Cowboys out for maiden win
Saturday 18 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
After a tough start to the 2018 rugby union season, Arorangi Cowboys will finally take on a club in a league of their own when they meet Takuvaine Reds at home today.
Health services are improving says ex-minister
Saturday 18 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The delivery of health services in the Cook Islands has gradually improved over the years, says former health minister Nandi Glassie.
Panthers with a perfect opportunity
Friday 17 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Tupapa Panthers will have a good chance of extending their lead in the Rarotonga club rugby competition when the side hosts Titikaveka Bulls tomorrow at Victoria Park.
Prayer breakfast to mark Israel's 70th
Friday 17 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
An open prayer breakfast will be held tomorrow at the Avarua Gateway AOG Church in Takuvaine to celebrate Israel’s 70th anniversary with the 2018 pilgrimage team.
Govt records major surplus
Friday 17 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
A massive surplus of about $36.7 million was recorded in the net operating balance of the general government sector for the 12 months ending June, 2018.
Health issues up, budget down
Friday 17 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Despite an increase in complex health issues and challenges, the Cook Islands’ annual spending on health has declined every year for the past six years.
'Captain Tama' is a happy man
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Tamaiva Tuavera was yesterday a relieved man after a petition involving the Ngatangiia seat, which he won in the June 14 election, was dismissed by Chief Justice Hugh Williams.
Nicholas, Tuavera in the clear
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Party’s Albert Nicholas and Tamaiva Tuavera of Democratic Party have retained their Avatiu-Ruatonga and Ngatangiia seats respectively, after the High Court yesterday dismissed the petitions filed for those seats.
Matapo new CIP president, Puna still leader
Wednesday 15 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The former Cook Islands high commissioner to New Zealand, Tekaotiki (Tiki) Matapo, has been appointed the new president of the Cook Islands Party (CIP).
Ruling on two petitions expected soon
Wednesday 15 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams is expected to make his ruling on two of the six general election petition cases by later this week.
Raromart waste about face
Wednesday 15 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES) has confirmed that there was no approval given to a contractor clearing away the charred remains of the Raromart Megastore building to dump waste on a nearby wetland.
