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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.