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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
‘Hazardous’ Gold Country scuttled at sea after environmental approval
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Business, Environment, National
A hazardous Cook Islands commercial vessel, MV Gold Country, was towed out to sea and scuttled last month after approval from environmental authorities due to safety concerns.
Underdogs triumph in Pairs Classics
Sunday 17 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Golf, Sports
Underdogs rose to the occasion and claimed victory in the 2023/24 Rarotonga Golf Club Pairs Classics tournament, which concluded last Saturday at the Nikao golf course.
Sarakura declared new Penrhyn MP
Saturday 16 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics
The wife of the former deputy prime minister, recently convicted of corruption charges and awaiting sentencing, is the new Member of Parliament for Penrhyn.
Rental car flips into creek, driver okay
Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, Local, National
A 43-year-old driver escaped serious injury after the rental car he was driving rolled off into the creek by the Nikao seawall early yesterday morning.
Penrhyn ‘ready to vote’
Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics
Voters in the Cook Islands’ northern group island of Penrhyn head to the polls today for a by-election.
Opposition leader calls for review of treaty obligations after immigration ruling
Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Politics
The Leader of the Opposition is calling on Government to review and reconsider its approach to treaty obligations and the legislative process, to ensure that future legislation fully complies with the constitutional requirements and principles of separation of powers.
A novel idea: Rankin considers Raro romance after Rebus rest
Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, Weekend
Renowned Scottish novelist Sir Ian Rankin with some of his books at the Cook Islands Library and Museum yesterday. RASHNEEL KUMAR/24030863
U-turn on electric vehicles: Government retains unsold vehicles due to lack of bids
Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Government will retain and distribute eight electric vehicles (EVs) it previously tried to sell due to lack of bids likely caused by affordability concerns.
Cook Islands grapples with highest childhood obesity rates in the world
Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands has the highest childhood obesity rate, with over 30 per cent of children having obesity, a recent study on worldwide trends in underweight and obesity reveals.
Man sues Police for $275,000
Saturday 2 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National
A Tupapa resident has filed a civil claim of $275,000 against the Cook Islands Police for alleged wrongful arrest and detention.
League’s derby day double header
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Arorangi’s Raemaru Park will be a hive of activity this afternoon when it hosts the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition’s first double header.
Bulldogs’ stunning win throws league competition ‘wide open’
Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Titikaveka Bulldogs’ surprise victory over former champions Tupapa Panthers in the second week of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition has ‘thrown the competition wide-open’, says CIRL president Charles Carlson.
Defending champs suffer second defeat
Monday 19 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels made a flying start to the 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition, defeating the defending champions on Saturday.
Government seeks $16.5m in Supplementary Budget
Monday 19 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
The Government seeks an additional $16.5 million through a Supplementary Budget to be tabled in today’s first Parliament sitting of the year.
Nicholas ‘honoured’ to be appointed Deputy Prime Minister
Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday appointed Albert Nicholas as the country’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM), breaking a longstanding leadership convention. Rashneel Kumar reports.
PM Brown backs Starlink
Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Technology
The Cook Islands Prime Minister has assured he will not restrict importing and using Starlink, despite concerns that Customs is imposing a fee on the kit.
Penrhyn ‘one of our safe seats’: PM Brown
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown, leader of the Cook Islands Party (CIP), expressed confidence in retaining the Penrhyn seat during the March 12 by-election.
The race for Deputy PM: ‘The needs of the country must come first’
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Prime Minster hasn’t decided on a new Deputy PM, but is considering both Rarotonga and Pa Enua candidates, prioritising national needs over tradition.
Elikana sworn in as new Cabinet Minister
Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Politics
Pukapuka-Nassau MP Tingika Elikana is the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marine Resources and Parliamentary Services.
Cabinet approves eight Immigration policy changes
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Eight Immigration Policy changes, initially proposed by the National Labour Advisory Board (NLAB) in September, have been approved by the Cook Islands Cabinet, addressing concerns raised by businesses after the new Immigration Regulations were implemented last year.
