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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Quality justice aim of JP workshop
Friday 20 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Delivery of quality justice has been one of the major focuses of a “Fundamentals of Judging - Decision Formulation” workshop run by two former judges.
Club rugby season kicks off
Thursday 19 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Rarotonga club rugby season starts this weekend with the opening round of competition.
Kukis go down in football friendlies
Thursday 19 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The Cook Islands development women’s team lost both of their friendly matches played last week in Tahiti.
Raromart getting back in business
Thursday 19 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Raromart will be opening a new shop in Avatiu after its store in Teotue, Tutakimoa, was razed to the ground in a fire more than a week ago.
Golfing feat of a lifetime
Wednesday 18 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
William Howard brims with confidence as he recalls his historic feat that saw him set a new Rarotonga Golf Club record of 12 under par 70 (58 gross) recently.
Regional tourism head visits island
Wednesday 18 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The head of the regional tourism body is in the Cook Islands as part of his visitation programme to the organisation’s 18 government members.
Petitioners allege bribery
Wednesday 18 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Bribery, undue influence, treating and issues regarding voter qualification feature in allegations made by the four unsuccessful Democratic Party candidates in electoral petitions demanding an inquiry into the conduct of the election and the candidates or other persons.
Road-related offences soar again
Tuesday 17 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Road-related violations have hit the news again after about a quarter of offences registered by the police last month turned out to be motor vehicle crashes (MVCs).
Vote recount tomorrow
Tuesday 17 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The recount of the votes for the Mauke electorate will be conducted by Chief Justice Hugh Williams tomorrow.
Town win preseason premier clash
Monday 16 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Town won the premier grade match in the preseason Rarotonga Club 15s competition over the weekend.
Visitors repay warm welcome to Raro
Monday 16 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Visitors Charlotte Ticquet and Hayley Rose are so overwhelmed with the warmth and hospitality they are receiving in Rarotonga that they want to give some love back to the local community.
Health conference heads to Aitutaki
Monday 16 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The 20th Annual Cook Islands Health Conference 2018 will continue with a two-day session in Aitutaki, starting this morning.
Virtual health meetings the way of the future
Monday 16 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The time is right for the Cook Islands to start thinking about the next level of communication in knowledge exchange, says New Zealand’s Mobile Health director Stuart Gowland.
Health gathering deemed 'fantastic'
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The 20th Annual Cook Islands Health Conference 2018 ended yesterday with some important issues highlighted by the participants in the three-day forum, held at the National Auditorium.
Rising Stars set to start
Friday 13 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
The 2018 Rising Stars Netball Championship will be officially opened this afternoon before the first round of matches tomorrow.
Rugby season kicking off
Friday 13 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) will kick off its domestic competition with a hit-out session tomorrow at Arorangi Field.
Armed man harmless, say police
Friday 13 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The sight of a man carrying a firearm near a beachside bar in Nikao early yesterday, caused temporary panic among some residents in the area.
Tamaariki off to turtle workshop
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Ariki Adventures managing director Jules Tamaariki will represent the Cook Islands in a sea turtles conservation workshop in Suva, Fiji next week.
Country committed to quality health
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A strong infrastructure is critical to closing today’s gap between health promises and realities, says newly-appointed health minister Rose Brown.
King of the local greens
Wednesday 11 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Top local amateur golfer William Howard rewrote the Rarotonga Golf Club’s course record in the Computer Man-sponsored tournament over the weekend.
