Articles by Utopia Support

A memoir of life in Raro

Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Local

Helen Henry’s new book tells the story of her life in Rarotonga and is now on sale at the Bounty Bookshop.

Pot calling the kettle black?

Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, A good place to learn about the history of traditional leaders and the ‘kopu tangata’, their roles and customs is during the land court sittings.

Modern operating facility needed

Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Wilkie Rasmussen is to be commended for raising his real and perceived concerns of the Cook Islands health service (Opposition critical of health services, April 24).

Answers please

Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Would you be so kind as to seek answers from the Commissioner of Police to the following questions: 1.

Comments 'erroneous and reckless'

Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I write in response to Wilkie Rasmussen’s comment, “It appears trainee doctors from the Fiji medical school have been kept longer than normal here to make up for the shortage.” (Opposition critical of health services, April 24).

Kata - April 30, 2013

Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Kata

Golden Shadow to Aitutaki

Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

The Living Oceans Foundation is continuing its global coral reef research in Aitutaki this week after their boat – Golden Shadow – left Rarotonga on Saturday.

Funding available for grass-roots projects

Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Politics

This year’s round of applications has opened for the India Grant Fund, which offers funding for projects in the area of social and economic development.

Sanctity of marriage: Yeah right

Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: “On the front page of the CI News last Friday is the heading ‘PM says no to gay marriage’.

Open air gallery at gardens

Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Art

The seven acre Maire Nui Gardens in Titikaveka is blooming with more than just exotic flowers with the addition of stunning art pieces now adding to the tranquil atmosphere of the stunning property.

Round two on horizon for light bulb project

Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Environment

The government’s light bulb project is well underway, but contractors will have to revisit many households at a later date.

MP awarded post-grad teaching diploma

Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Local

Newly elected member of parliament for Tamarua Tetangi Matapo has been awarded a post-graduate diploma in education.

Year of change for Te Uki Ou

Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Local

It is set to be a year of changes for Apii Te Uki Ou this year, with a number of new teachers arriving at the school.

Tekaaroa students speak out

Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Local

A speech competition was held on April 16 for the students of Aitutaki’s Tekaaroa Adventist Primary School.

TIS appoints new technical director

Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Local

Local environmental organisation Te Ipukarea Soceity has appointed Kelvin Passfield as its new technical director.

Unleashing our full potential

Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The performance of our national Sevens squad in Hong Kong last month came under much criticism by the population at large ranging from previous national players to general onlookers.

An insult to senior citizens

Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In regards to your front page article on the pensioners’ rally (Pensioners rally for tax war, April 27) a spokesman has been quoted as saying that many owe around $4000 a year.

Kata - April 29, 2013

Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Kata

Panthers keep Warriors winless

Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in League

The Tupapa Panthers were just too slick for the Takuvaine Warriors at the weekend to win the one sided affair 38-6.

Arorangi dominates netball courts

Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Netball

Junior netters and the future stars of netball provided plenty of action on court at the TSA on Saturday for netball enthusiasts.