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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
Firearms training in Nikao
Wednesday 11 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Police Commissioner Maara Tetava has assured public that firearms training which started yesterday at the Police Firing Range in Nikao is part of their ongoing programme.
Art speaks louder than his words...
Wednesday 11 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Apii Rongo is a man of few words and when it comes to expressing himself, he prefers to do it through art.
Rose Brown to open health conference
Wednesday 11 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Newly-appointed health minister Rose Brown will this morning make her first public appearance as a Minister of the Crown since her appointment on Thursday of last week.
Piri & Hansen league co-coaches
Tuesday 10 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Darren Piri and Bobby Hansen have been appointed co-coaches of the Cook Islands Residents rugby league team for the Tri-Series in October this year.
Joint venture aids animal welfare
Tuesday 10 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands SPCA in conjunction with New Zealand’s Otago Polytechnic ran an animal welfare education programme with school children in Aitutaki and Rarotonga last week.
