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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Cook Island Sevens grouped with Australia, Vanuatu
Friday 14 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands men’s side is placed with Australia and Vanuatu in Pool C of the Oceania Rugby Sevens Championships to be held in November in Fiji.
PM to nominate Speaker
Friday 14 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna will nominate the Speaker when the first session of the Parliament since the 2018 general election takes place on Wednesday next week from 1pm.
Parliamentarians learn roles
Friday 14 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The facilitators of the three-day induction workshop for the new and returning Members of Parliament (MPs) say they were pleased with the enthusiasm of those who attended.
Visitors enjoy fine Raro weather
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
About 150 passengers from cruise ship Paul Gauguin enjoyed a beautiful day on Rarotonga yesterday taking part in a number of activities around the island.
Building work delayed
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Chinese government project to refurbish of the Ministry of Justice building, the police headquarters and the sports arena has been delayed.
Quick action prevents fire from growing
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Swift action from the Rescue Fire Services doused a bush fire, which fire fighters say could easily have become catastrophic, in the Tutakimoa inland area yesterday morning.
Nikao is fully prepared for cricket season
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Nikao is geared up for the 2018 cricket season which starts next month.
Discipline gives Reds mighty win
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Discipline led to Takuvaine Red’s big win against formerly unbeaten Tupapa Panthers in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition, says their coach Vase Samania.
Education ministry wants laptops and iPads
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
The Ministry of Education has put out tenders for supply of laptops and iPads as part of their annual capital procurement.
Nine water stations unsafe
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Nine of the 24 public water stations in Rarotonga are contaminated and people are urged not to get their drinking water from them.
Flu cases normal, says medical head
Monday 27 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The flu-like symptoms affecting a large number of Rarotonga residents at present do not constitute an epidemic, says Rarotonga hospital chief medical officer Doctor Yin May.
$500,000 needed for Punanga Nui upgrade
Saturday 25 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
About half a million dollars is needed to complete the planned work at the Punanga Nui market.
Panthers' streak at stake
Saturday 25 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Tupapa Panthers will be heading into the local derby against Takuvaine Reds today with hopes of keeping their winning streak alive in the Rarotonga club rugby competition.
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.