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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
Kenning wins Sir Geoffrey Memorial tourney
Thursday 26 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Maara Kenning won the Sir Geoffrey Henry Memorial tournament held at the Rarotonga Golf Club course at Nikao on Saturday last week.
Government MPs help out
Thursday 26 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party (CIP) government MPs have chipped in to support the 2018 Te Maeva Nui celebrations tere parties.
New Zealand vet to support SPCA
Thursday 26 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
New Zealand-based veterinarian Holly Kendrick has joined the Cook Islands SPCA to provide support in looking after the welfare of animals.
Ponia decision at month's end
Thursday 26 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
A decision on suspended Ministry of Marine Resources secretary Ben Ponia is expected to be reached by the end of this month.
Shuttle Time badminton heads to northern islands
Wednesday 25 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Six teachers and over 20 students from Omoka and Tetautua Schools on Tongareva took part in their first-ever Shuttle Time teachers’ workshop at St Joseph Hall last Thursday.
A glimpse of Te Maeva Nui celebrations...
Wednesday 25 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Representatives from the various islands and vaka were yesterday presented with food items from the three main sponsors of the 2018 Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Automated defibrillators 'tried and proven'
Wednesday 25 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A new shipment of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to replace some older ones on the island are in the country now.
