Articles by Rashneel Kumar

LETTER: Questioning the legitimacy of granting PRs

Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in

Dear Editor, Our national elections have come and gone, however there are some unanswered questions and unfinished business that needs attention. The circumstances and reasons for these questions and unfinished business all hover around one subject. And that is the sustenance for political power through whatever means possible.

Kukis prepare for PNG clash

Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro is hoping to have a fitter squad available for tomorrow’s Papua New Guinea match after a bad run of cold flu affected some players in lead up to Wales win.

Paving the way for future league stars

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, League, Sports

The 20-year-old Tehinnah Tatuava is the lone Cook Islands-based player in the national women’s Rugby League World Cup team. She hopes this will be a stepping stone in paving the way for local up and coming girls and women in rugby league.

Rivals to meet in football clash

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in

This weekend’s football clash has been one the fans have been itching to see, last year’s Tower Insurance Premier Mens champions Nikao Sokattak will be taking on Tupapa’s soldiers in black.

Kata: Equal rights

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in

Boxers called on to raise their gloves following successful CI Games event

Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Boxing, Sports

Cook Islands Boxing Federation is urging boxers who won medals at the 2022 Cook Islands Games to set goals and represent the nation at upcoming regional and international events.

Agriculture keeps tabs on destructive African swine fever

Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in

The Ministry of Agriculture will host a workshop on a destructive disease that poses risk to local pigs.

Weightlifters set the bar high in bid for international event

Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation is looking to host a regional event after the success of the 2022 Cook Islands Games.

Co-captains to lead Kukis

Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league side is settling in well at their base in Hurworth ahead of their opening Rugby League World Cup match against Wales on Wednesday, October 19.

Kata: Police under pressure

Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in

Solomon Islands does not want to be forced to choose sides: Foreign Minister

Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in

Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele says the country joined an agreement with the US only after changes to wording relating to China.

Lawyer calls for review of legal system and institutions

Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National

A senior barrister and solicitor is calling for a review of the ‘entire legal system and institutions’ following claims of inhumane treatment at Arorangi prison.

Cook Islands could expect ‘financial carrot’ from NZ Foreign Minister’s visit, says geopolitical analyst

Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics

The visit from New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister and the signing of the statement of partnership between the two countries this week will ‘very likely include some financial carrots’, says a geopolitical analyst.

Cook Islands Games rugby 7s battle heats up

Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

A new men’s champion will be crowned in the Cook Islands Games rugby 7s final tonight after defending champs Pukapuka failed to make the semi-finals.

Mangaia maintains Cook Islands Games lead

Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in

Kukis name Rugby League World Cup squad

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National

Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro has named the national side in preparation for the Rugby League World Cup to be held in England from 15 October to 19 November, 2022.

United States to recognise Cook Islands as a sovereign state

Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics

The United States has committed to recognising Cook Islands as a sovereign state alongside Niue, “following appropriate consultations”.

Carving a niche in acting

Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features

When Dominic Ona-Ariki is not playing Detective Ariki Davis, a Cook Island Māori police officer in the New Zealand supernatural crime drama One Lane Bridge, he spends time discovering himself and his Cook Islands heritage.

Public holiday announced for Queen’s Memorial Service on September 30

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in

Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced that the Cook Islands will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a National Memorial Service and one-off public holiday on Friday, September 30.

Cooks make impressive comeback

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands has made a sensational comeback in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier with their second win yesterday.