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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
Seven locals in national squad
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Seven local players have been included in the initial 27-member Cook Islands national rugby squad for the Rugby World Cup qualifying series against Hong Kong, starting this Saturday at the BCI Stadium.
Fun Run participants celebrate Olympic Day
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Close to 200 sporting enthusiasts took part in the Olympic Day Fun Run held on Thursday from the Punanga Nui market last week.
Budget process vital in project planning
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The government has to follow an established budget process before giving the green light to infrastructure projects, says the economic policy advisor at the Ministry of Finance & Economic Management (MFEM), Natalie Cooke.
College badminton on the way
Monday 25 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Preparations are underway for the annual College Badminton Tournament, which will be held on July 4 and 5 at the National Auditorium.
Hash House Harriers celebrate 2000 runs
Monday 25 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga Hash House Harriers has reached a milestone 2000 runs, which will be marked this afternoon.
'White list' possible for Maritime CI
Monday 25 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
A recent report on port state control in the Asia Pacific region has revealed that the Cook Islands flag, operated by ship registry Maritime Cook Islands (MCI), has shown positive flag state performance.
National projects 'of concern'
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Only about 17.5 per cent of the country’s infrastructure projects are considered to be in a “safe” (green) zone, while the remaining are “of concern,” according to a Cook Islands Investment Corporation graphic showing the current state of infrastructure work.
