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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Robberies worry tourism
Friday 3 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A spate of robberies targeting accommodation occupied by visitors to Rarotonga has the tourism industry worried.
Helping hands for rugby Sevens
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Sevens head coach Vase Samania has secured two assistants to help him prepare the national side for the upcoming Oceania Sevens Championship in Fiji.
Power fully restored on Aitutaki after Tuesday failure
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Failure of an electronic control module resulted in a power outage on Aitutaki from around midday on Tuesday.
Tennis boys claim victory
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands claimed the 12 and under boys’ team title at the Pacific Oceania Junior Tennis Championships which were held in Lautoka, Fiji, last month.
History-making use of Cook Islands Maori
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Cook Islands Maori became the first foreign language to be used to recite the parliamentary prayer at the New Zealand parliament earlier this week.
Police accused of negligence
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Victims of recent burglaries and an attempted arson have accused police of negligence in dealing with the cases that have been lodged with them.
Energetic start to Trade Day
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB)-organised Trade Days got off to a boisterous start at the Constitution Park yesterday.
Perfect start to the tourism high season
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is pleased with the start of the peak period which has seen an influx of visitor arrivals.
Fire razes Aitutaki resort units
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
An electrical fault in a kitchen appliance is thought to have caused a fire which completely destroyed three accommodation units and a beach bar at the Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort on Sunday afternoon.
Panthers, Eels win again
Monday 30 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Tupapa Panthers and Avatiu Nikao Eels maintain their perfect start to the Rarotonga Club 15s competition with important wins in round two over the weekend.
Panthers take on Cowboys
Monday 30 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Tupapa Panthers have a good chance of extending their lead on the Rarotonga club rugby competition points table when they take on the Arorangi Cowboys today.
Coroner looks into road death
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands coroner is looking into the death of a man in a road accident earlier this week.
CI artefacts in hot demand
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
A collection of Cook Islands artefacts has fetched 25 times more than its original value at an auction in Kent, England.
Coaching combination impresses squad players
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The turnout at rugby league training for the upcoming Tri Series continues to impress Cook Islands Resident officials.
Hoping for more teams
Friday 27 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is hoping to field some age group teams in round two of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this weekend.
Cook Islands 15s up a spot
Friday 27 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands 15s side has climbed a spot in the latest World Rugby rankings released earlier this month.
GCF reaches out to northern people
Friday 27 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) team in the Cook Islands has been meeting up with people from the northern group here for Te Maeva Nui celebrations, to consult with them regarding the development of the country programme.
Man dies in smash
Friday 27 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A man in his 20s died in a road accident in Matavera on Wednesday night.
Have your say on Muri road issues
Friday 27 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The public has until the end of next month to provide feedback on the proposed Muri Road Improvement Programme.
Fiery battles anticipated in R2
Thursday 26 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Rugby fanatics will have an opportunity to witness some fiery contests in round two of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this weekend.
