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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Cook Islands eligible for ADB’s new ‘concessional funding’
Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands is one of the eight small island developing states (SIDS) eligible for the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) “highly concessional funding”.
Stranded Pearl ready to shine on the big screen
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment, Features
After months of perfecting, the makers of feature film Stranded Pearl are ready to release the Cook Islands shot and produced movie, set to premiere at the Empire Cinema on Thursday next week.
Cook Islands rugby league teams face long haul to Pacific Games
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Cook Islands rugby league Nines teams heading to the Pacific Games are preparing for a lengthy journey to Honiara, Solomon Islands, after missing their connecting flight in Nadi, Fiji, yesterday morning.
Family appeals for help in locating missing teen
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
The family of a 15-year-old Arorangi boy who has been missing for a week is pleading for support from the community to bring him back home safely.
Cook Islands League Nines teams scramble for alternative travel arrangements after cancelled flight
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Cook Islands rugby league Nines teams were left stranded in Auckland yesterday after their scheduled flight to Nadi, Fiji, was cancelled due to Tropical Cyclone Mal.
Police make eighth arrest in nightclub brawl case
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National
Police have made another arrest in connection with last week’s brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub, as an online petition questioning the bail conditions of co-accused continues to gain traction.
Residents of northern group islands lose cargo in ship fire
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Residents of the northern group islands lost some of their cargo when MV Lady Moana caught fire en route to its first stop at Penrhyn.
Inaugural Pump Track Nationals aims to unearth Cook Islands’ cycling talent
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The inaugural Cook Islands Pump Track Nationals 2023 will be held this Saturday at The Rock Bike Park in Ngatangiia.
Te Kara Run is all set for a dye-lightful return
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The much-anticipated Cook Islands Autism’s biggest fundraising event, Te Kara Run, is making a “colourful” return this year on Friday, November 24 , after a lapse of two years.
Lawyer warns against interference, Sheraton road relocation approval stands: Arnold
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, National
Any attempts by the executive government or its agencies to undermine the ongoing Sheraton redevelopment project will be met with legal action in the High Court, warns the landowner's lawyer.
Cricket comp heats up
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
The unbeaten Nikao 1 Black Wolves and Turangi Young Guns lead the men’s and women’s divisions, respectively, in the Cook Islands Cricket Association T20 competition.
Cecil, Schofield win Aitutaki Golf Open
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Golf, Sports
Maputai Cecil, who is bound for the Pacific Games, put on a good show at the annual Air Rarotonga Aitutaki Golf Open tournament to win the top prize in the senior ladies division.
Hawaii flights off to slow start but momentum growing, says Tourism
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands tourism industry is hoping that the Hawaii flights, which are earmarked to bring in much-needed North American visitors, will improve on their loading as the country enters low season.
MPs near annual travel budget in three months
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Members of Parliament have nearly spent their annual travel and allowances (local and overseas) budget of $250,000 just three months into the 2023/24 financial year, due to a series of overseas trips.
NES to seek Crown Law advice on 'new' EIA for Sheraton ring road
Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, Local, National
The National Environment Service (NES) will seek advice from the Crown Law on whether a new Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is needed for the new ring road around the Sheraton redevelopment and for any development to the foreshore area.
Cook Islands seeks US loan to develop seabed mineral sector
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
A Republican US senator has endorsed the Cook Islands’ eligibility for a loan from an American development bank to finance seabed mineral resource development.
Opposition parties divided on Vaimaanga coastal road closure
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The Opposition parties are divided on the government’s ‘no issue’ statement regarding the closure of the coastal main road in Vaimaanga to make way for the Sheraton redevelopment.
Remaining residents on their way home: MFAI
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
The remaining Cook Islands residents who were stranded in Jerusalem have made it out of Israel as the Israel-Hamas war rages on.
MFAI secures seat on NZ flight to bring home remaining residents
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Travel
The remaining 28 Cook Islands residents in Jerusalem were set to fly out of Tel Aviv early this morning as the Israel-Hamas war enters its eighth day. Rashneel Kumar reports.
$33 million boost : Jetstar to add fourth weekly flight from Sydney to Rarotonga
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands is set to earn an additional $33 million annually from the fourth weekly direct flight from Sydney to Rarotonga, which will commence from March next year.
