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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
Avarua Primary defends rugby 10s title
Friday 29 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Avarua A team proved too strong for the Barbarians in the Bluesky U13 Rarotonga Primary Schools Rugby 10s Tournament final at Arorangi Field on Wednesday.
Hong Kong on RWC mission
Friday 29 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Hong Kong is here on a mission and that is to overcome the hurdles in their path to the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.
No change to election result
Friday 29 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party (CIP) remains confident of forming government again despite the final count earlier this week showing no change to the result announced on the night of the June 14 election.
Job decisions on hold until govt decided
Friday 29 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The six Head of Ministry (HOM) positions advertised by Office of the Public Service Commissioner this week will be finalised when a new government is confirmed.
Widdowson wins golf tournament
Thursday 28 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Laurie Widdowson claimed the Polynesian Rentals-sponsored tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao on Saturday.
'Over the moon,' says Pakoti
Thursday 28 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Speaking with clear honesty, James Pakoti admits that he was aiming for the stars, but holds no regrets about landing “on the moon”.
Climate meeting airs key issues
Thursday 28 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Climate Change Cook Islands quarterly platform meeting earlier this week resulted in some interesting discussion around the climate change policy and other issues.
Rain gauge upgrade completed
Thursday 28 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
WATSAN Cook Islands has successfully upgraded its Te Kou rain gauge to a remote telemetry system using local cellular network and satellite to automatically transfer real time data to Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) via the internet.
Up against the odds
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands national rugby side is bracing for a tough challenge against the much-favoured Hong Kong in the Rugby World Cup qualifier this Saturday at 3pm at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Barbarians after upset at U13 rugby
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Barbarians will be hoping to create an upset in the Bluesky U13 Rarotonga Primary Schools Rugby 10s Tournament at Arorangi Field today.
Visiting officials look into needs of fire services
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Two officers from Fire and Emergency New Zealand were in Rarotonga last week to look into “areas of concern” that could boost the delivery of fire-fighting services on the island.
Over 3600 cases and counting...
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A group of chiropractors from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic is on Rarotonga running free spinal health checks and chiropractic care until July 7.
Petitions may follow final count
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The leading political parties have not ruled out the possibility of filing petitions after the final count of the votes from the 2018 general elections, expected to be completed later today.