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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Lady Panthers claims inaugural title
Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Lady Panthers thumped Lady Bears 38-0 to claim the Rarotonga Club Competition women’s 10s title at Victoria Park on Saturday.
PM in Fiji for bilateral, regional engagements
Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown arrived in Nadi, Fiji, on Sunday for a series of bilateral and regional engagements focused on the Cook Islands and the Pacific economic resilience and partnerships for prosperity priorities, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration said in a statement.
All eyes on the prize
Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
A tit for tat battle is expected in the Rarotonga Club 15s premier final when defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels takes on Tupapa Panthers at Victoria Park this afternoon.
Tough road to World Cup
Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands’ bid to qualify for the next Rugby League World Cup has become more difficult following the sport’s international governing body’s decision to reduce the number of teams by six to 10 in the 2026 tournament.
Winner-take-all final
Thursday 3 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
It’s a ‘winner take all’ final in the Rarotonga Club Competition Women’s 10s showdown between the Lady Panthers and Lady Bears this Saturday at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
Nikao home damaged in second house fire in a week
Thursday 3 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Fifteen firefighters and five fire trucks responded to a residential property fire yesterday morning behind the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Offender gets chance to turn his life around
Thursday 3 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National
A 22-year-old facing burglary and willful damage charges was handed a 12 months supervised probation sentence with first six months to be served on community service.
Sedimentation concern: Local marine biologist sounds alarm over dredging in Aitutaki harbour
Thursday 3 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
A recent dredging operation in Aitutaki’s Arutanga Harbour has had a devastating impact on the surrounding reefs, says a local marine biologist.
Cook Islands announces bid to host 2029 Pacific Mini Games
Wednesday 2 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands is bidding to host its third Pacific Mini Games, hoping to bring the regional sporting event back to Rarotonga after hosting it in 1985 and 2009.
Immigration Regulations to be reviewed: PM Brown
Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The controversial Immigration Regulations will be reviewed after a push from the Cook Islands business community who are not happy with some of the newly implemented provisions.
Avatiu Eels, Arorangi Bears tussle for spot in final
Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Regional, Rugby Union
It is back to square one for defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels as they take on Arorangi Bears in the Rarotonga Club 15s semifinal this afternoon at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
Manihiki, Rakahanga combine forces
Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Northern group islands Manihiki and Rakahanga are combining forces for this year’s Te Maeva Nui festival which starts on Monday at the National Auditorium.
Bulls fired up
Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Titikaveka Bulls are hoping to pull off a major upset when they take on the undefeated Tupapa Panthers in the Rarotonga Club 15s semifinal this afternoon at Victoria Park.
Crankshaft issue on Te Kukupa II rectified: Police
Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The recent defect discovered on the new police patrol vessel Te Kukupa II has been rectified, says the Cook Islands Police Service.
Cook Islands businesses receive $7 million in Government loans
Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National
Government loaned approximately $7 million to Cook Islands businesses during the Covid-19 period in 2020 but questions remain over the recovery of these loans.
Eels rue missed opportunities
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 20-19 loss to Tupapa Panthers in the nailbiting Rarotonga Club 15s round three clash on Saturday has served defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels with some key lessons, says their coach.
‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango students sail to Atiu for a week of scientific and traditional learning
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education, National
Eight senior Rarotonga students from Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango school holiday programme left for Atiu onboard Vaka Marumaru Atua yesterday morning.
Visitor ordered to pay hefty reparation over car crash
Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National
A visitor convicted of excess breath alcohol and careless driving charges has been ordered to pay hefty reparation to his victims.
Business community rallies support in bid to review Immigration Regulations
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands business community is collating views from their members on the recently implemented Immigration Regulations, with a hope that the Government will review the regulations.
Matapo joins IRL advisory group
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League official and former representative player Peggy Matapo has been appointed to the International Rugby League Women and Girls Advisory Group.
