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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Returnees to pay for MIQ
Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Cook Islands residents wanting to return home for Christmas on the two repatriation flights planned for November 17 and December 3 from Auckland will have to pay for their Managed Isolation/Quarantine (MIQ) in Rarotonga.
Dream run continues
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
Arorangi Redbacks finished on top of the Rarotonga Cricket Club men’s competition after a massive win in the top of the table clash over the weekend.
Government owes Superfund over $150,000 in contributions
Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
An ‘oversight’ on the part of government’s payroll processing system resulted in a debt of over $150,000 with the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund.
Top of the table clash
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
An exciting battle awaits in the final round of the Rarotonga Cricket Club men’s competition this afternoon at Turangi Oval.
Redbacks maintain unbeaten run
Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
Arorangi men’s side maintained their unbeaten run in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition after a hard-fought win at Raemaru Park on Saturday.
NGOs snubbed in Seabed Minerals Licensing Panel
Monday 4 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
The non-inclusion of local non-government environmental and social expertise in the recently announced Seabed Minerals Licensing Panel ‘is an obvious gap’, says a local environment group.
Repatriation flights confirmed
Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand are breathing a sigh of relief after government announced dates of repatriation flights to bring them home.
Government changes stance on plans to reopen border
Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Government has changed its stance on border reopening plans after announcing it would consider resuming quarantine free two-way travel with New Zealand “even if there are still Covid-19 cases in the community”.
Champions remain on track
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
Defending champions Turangi and Matavera continue their strong start in the weekly Rarotonga Cricket Club competition picking up their second win last weekend.
Rupe risk it for the biscuit
Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, Opinion
Native to the Cook Islands and across the Pacific, the Rupe is found on most southern group islands including Palmerston, and Pukapuka and Manihiki in the north.
Turangi facing tough challenge in cricket
Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
Newbies K-11 will take on Turangi in the feature match of round two in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition this weekend.
Stranded Cook Islanders expecting further delays
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand are expecting further delays in returning home to Rarotonga after Auckland’s level 4 lockdown is extended for another week.
Baudinet confirms Davis Cup return
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Tennis
Cook Islands tennis player Brett Baudinet will be joining the Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team this week for the Asia Oceania Group Three tournament in Amman, Jordan.
Rugby union to resume play with no spectators
Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Rugby spectators will miss out on the opportunity to witness the do-or-die Rarotonga Club 15s finals live this weekend due to alert level two restrictions.
Football boss fined and banned
Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association president Lee Harmon has been banned and fined a hefty sum by the Oceania Football Confederation..
Repatriation of residents in NZ on the cards, government says
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Cabinet will this weekend decide whether or not to extend the current Alert Level 2 status as well as continued suspension of inwards flight arrivals.
Making science interesting for students
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki’s Araura College held its firstever ‘Derby Cart Race’ project, building carts with four wheels and brakes and racing them downhill during the school gala day last month.
Cook Islands Rugby League welcomes World Cup decision
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League has welcomed the decision from the Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers to postpone the event until 2022.
Thanking God for the imperfect church
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Church Talk, Features
Grace is always first, peace always second. This is due to the fact that grace is the source of peace. Without grace, there is and can be no peace, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.
Cook Islanders set for Heartland debut in NZ
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Two Cook Islands rugby players have been named in defending champion North Otago’s squad for the 2021 Heartland Championship.
