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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
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.
Franchise becomes a bit of a dinosaur
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Filmmakers will go to any extent to squeeze the very last dollar from franchises which have previously been a hit among moviegoers.
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.
Playing for pride and country
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Pride for the nation and passion for the sport will be among the things national rugby coach Stan Wright will be on the lookout for when he selects his final squad for the Rugby World Cup Qualifiers this afternoon.
Avarua makes winning start
Friday 22 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending champion Avarua School made a good start to the Bluesky U13 Rarotonga Rugby 10s Tournament at Raemaru Park on Wednesday.
Infrastructure update for tourism industry
Friday 22 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Members of the Cook Islands tourism industry got a timely update on the infrastructure projects being undertaken by the government at the Global Breakfast Update yesterday.
Rotaract rewards winning schools
Friday 22 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Schools that participated in the Pink Shirt Day creative arts competition were rewarded with prizes from organiser’s Rotaract Rarotonga on Wednesday.
Thirty Olympians in 30 years
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands has produced 30 Olympians since the country first made its debut at the Olympic Games in 1988.
Rugby team calls for support
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands head coach Stan Wright is calling on Cook Islanders to get behind the national rugby team as they eye a historic qualification to the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.
Vaka Pride judges visit historical sites
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Vaka Pride committee visited two of Rarotonga’s most historical sites while judging the round nine competition this week.
Final election results expected to be in on June 28
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
There is a possibility a couple of seats may change hands when the final counting of the votes from last Thursday’s general election is completed next week.
Junior tennis fundraiser
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A junior tennis fundraiser will be held this Saturday to assist the national development team’s trip to Fiji next month.
U13s to tussle in rugby 10s
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) will host its annual Bluesky U13 Rugby 10s Tournament at the Arorangi Rugby Field from 3pm today.
Best brains behind rugby team
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Some of rugby’s best brains are part of the Cook Islands management team that is preparing the national side for the Rugby World Cup qualifier against Hong Kong later this month.
Aunty Mau, Beer still committed to Demos
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Democratic Party stalwarts Ngamau ‘Aunty Mau’ Munokoa and James Beer will remain committed to the party despite losing their seats in the 2018 general election.
