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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Hail hits Mauke a second time
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
People on Mauke are baffled after hail fell on the island for the second time this year, on Sunday night.
PM admits holiday inference
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Caretaker PM Henry Puna has admitted people might have thought that there would be a public holiday on Friday, June 15, on Rakahanga based on what he said during a Cook Islands Party (CIP) meeting on the island on June 12.
Panthers beat Eels in dull affair
Monday 13 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
What was supposed to be a fiery contest between the two top teams in Rarotonga turned out to be a dull fixture in round three Rarotonga Club 15s competition on Saturday.
Aitutaki resort fire 'not suspicious' – investigators
Monday 13 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort managing director Tata Crocombe says investigators have confirmed “no suspicious circumstances” were involved in the fire which destroyed three accommodation units and a beach bar.
Ariki unhappy with Avana plan
Monday 13 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The House of Ariki is not happy with the proposed development at Avana Point as the group comprising high chiefs fear it may destroy historical sites in the area.
Climate change meeting to resume
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Consultations on the development of a National Climate Change Policy and Cook Islands Country Programme under the Green Climate Fund will resume next week.
Chiefs ponder legislating customs
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The House of Ariki has revived talk of legislating customary values to ensure their rights on certain issues are protected under Cook Islands law.
Unbeaten Eels, Panthers clash
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
An epic battle is set for round three of the Rarotonga club rugby competition this afternoon at The Swamp.
Petition hearings underway
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
A number of witnesses took the stand in High Court yesterday to give evidence regarding the Rakahanga electoral petition filed by Democratic Party leader Tina Browne following the May 14 general election.
Key CIP positions to be contested
Friday 10 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Nominations are open for the top roles in the governing Cook Islands Party (CIP) in the lead up to its conference on Monday next week.
Burglaries worry leaders
Friday 10 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The House of Ariki is concerned with the escalating rate of burglaries on Rarotonga, especially those committed by juveniles.
Young sailors compete in national champs
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Thirty-seven sailors are competing in the Sailing Cook Islands-organised National Optimist Championship which started yesterday in Muri lagoon.
Herrmann chairs important regional meeting
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary Tepaeru Herrmann is chairing the 2018 Pre-Forum Meeting of the Forum Officials Committee in Samoa this week.
MOU for agriculture ministry to work with Pa Enua
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the southern group islands government and Ministry of Agriculture aimed at achieving part of the country’s National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP), was signed last week.
Island roads past 'use by'
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s roads are way past their “use by” date and will continue to deteriorate, especially after heavy downpours, unless they are resealed.
BTIB assists Friendly Mart
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) has stepped in to assist the operators of Friendly Mart, which was destroyed by fire in June this year.
Car crashes into roadside graveyard
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Police were yesterday still investigating an accident in which a motor vehicle crashed into a roadside graveyard in Arorangi.
Mission Impossible action-packed
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
I think my (hard) day’s labour at work on Thursday must have taken a toll on me.
Musical boost for Mitiaro
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Mitiaro’s young people have received a major boost in improving their musical skills thanks to timely assistance from Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Tiredness and dehydration cause issues
Friday 3 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Dehydration and tiredness resulted in performers collapsing while either coming off the stage, or on the grounds outside the building during the Te Maeva Nui celebrations at the National Auditorium this week.
