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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Rugby World Cup dream over
Monday 9 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands’ dream of playing in their first-ever Rugby World Cup came crashing down after a heavy defeat to Hong Kong in the second leg of the qualifiers over the weekend.
Rotaract appoints new executives
Monday 9 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rotaract Rarotonga has appointed new executives to run the organisation in the 2018/19 year.
CIP set to maintain power
Saturday 7 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party (CIP) government is set to continue in power after securing the support of the two independent and One Cook Islands party seat holders who on Thursday were sworn in as Cabinet ministers.
Residents prep for league series
Saturday 7 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Cook Islands Residents team’s preparations for the biennial rugby league Tri-Series are getting underway from Monday.
Democratic Party files four out of six petitions
Saturday 7 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Six petitions were filed with the Registrar of High Court, Claudine Henry-Anguna before the Thursday deadline.
Big win on their minds in HK
Thursday 5 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands rugby skipper Sam Anderson-Heather says they are heading into the second leg of the Rugby World Cup qualifying series against Hong Kong this weekend with a “big win” on their minds.
Age-group rugby teams on Rarotonga tour
Thursday 5 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Two age-group rugby teams are arriving into Rarotonga this week to play against the local clubs and school teams.
Fisheries face complex issues
Thursday 5 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Issues involving Oceanic fisheries are becoming increasingly complex for the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), says outgoing director-general James Movick.
PM urges action on managing tuna stocks
Thursday 5 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Incumbent Prime Minister Henry Puna is calling for a strong regional response to overcome the number of challenges in managing tuna stocks.
Tangi clarifies decision on interim Speaker
Thursday 5 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Clerk of Parliament John Tangi has clarified the decision to put forward Democratic Party MP Tetangi Matapo’s name as interim deputy speaker for next week’s Presiding Officers and Clerks Conference (POCC) in Wellington was his.
New FFA director general to be appointed
Wednesday 4 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The appointment of the new director general of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) will be one of the key agendas at the 15th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministers Meeting (FFCMIN15) this week.
Demo MP interim deputy speaker
Wednesday 4 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Democratic Party MP Tetangi Matapo will be attending the Presiding Officers and Clerks Conference (POCC) in Wellington, New Zealand next week as the interim deputy speaker of the Cook Islands Parliament.
Marsters cherishes Kiwi moment
Tuesday 3 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Despite making a losing debut for the Kiwis about a fortnight ago, Cook Islander Esan Marsters is upbeat about better days ahead in the black jumper.
Cooks still have a chance
Tuesday 3 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
It’s not all over yet for the Cook Islands national rugby side, despite their 26-3 loss to Hong Kong in the opening leg of the Rugby World Cup qualifying series on Saturday.
Close, but not good enough
Monday 2 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Hong Kong can count themselves lucky to survive a second half scare from the Cook Islands in the first of the two-match Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2019 qualification series held over the weekend.
Due date of petitions in doubt
Monday 2 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Electoral Office is seeking clarification from the Crown Law Office on the due date of petitions challenging the validity of the 2018 general election.
Seven police officers graduate
Monday 2 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Seven new police officers – six males and a female – graduated yesterday after 13 weeks of intense training.
Water relief for Penrhyn
Monday 2 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
The government is transporting 100,000 litres of water to Tongareva (Penrhyn) to provide relief to residents facing water issues on the northern group island.
Wear green and back the Cookies
Saturday 30 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands national rugby coach Stan Wright says the fans can make a big difference for the national side when they take on Hong Kong in the Rugby World Cup qualifiers today at the BCI Stadium.
Bring it on Hong Kong!
Saturday 30 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The challenge has been laid down and it’s time to deliver the goods with the Cook Islands about to take on Hong Kong in the Rugby World Cup qualifier today at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
