Articles by Utopia Support

Cooks take up challenge in Vanuatu

Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

The Cook Islands under 17 men’s national football team departed for Vanuatu last night to take part in the OFC Under 17 Championship finals tournament and qualifier for the FIFA Under 17 World Cup to be held in the United Arab Emirates later in the year.

Parliament not sitting in April

Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Politics

Parliament was tentatively scheduled to sit in April, starting Monday, but this is no longer going ahead.

Minister Glassie returning

Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Politics

Agriculture Minister Nandi Glassie returns from Samoa on Monday where he is to represent the country’s agricultural interests to the region.

Man accused of playing doctor

Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Politics

A local man has been advertising the services of a herbal doctor in elderly homes, and concerns have been raised about his offers of help.

Seabed minerals 'tit for tat'

Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: Although the Cook Islands Herald (10 April) suitably admonished, chastised and ridiculed Paul Lynch [Seabed Minerals commissioner] for his stance over the Chinese visitors, the matter remains that they overturned press freedoms in agreeing to his request that the “little people” need not decide whether newsworthy material is of any interest.

Who wants a worthless donkey?

Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Church Talk

The scriptures teach us that an important part of mortal probation will be making choices (the right choices).

Climate change opening at OPM

Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Environment

An opening has come up at the Office of the Prime Minister for someone interested in helping the country deal with the real challenges of climate change.

Final call for Muri sanitation scheme

Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Environment

Time is running out for homeowners in the Muri/Avana area that are still to sign up for a sanitation system upgrade – and those who don’t could be fined.

Avatiu harbour re-opening

Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Local

The newly redeveloped Avatiu harbour will be officially opened today with the ceremony scheduled to start at 5pm.

Eye specialists' work underway

Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Local

The busy hospital waiting room gives an idea of the number of people who are making good use of the eye specialists currently working in the Cook Islands.

Last day for a Passing Glimpse

Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Local

It is the last day of an art exhibition of intimate Rarotongan landscapes and you had better be in quick if you want to own one – over half have sold.

Kata - April 12, 2013

Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Kata

Runaway wins for netball start

Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Netball

Senior open one and two netball teams got the ball rolling for the 2013 domestic netball season with runaway wins and closely fought battles seen at the Telecom Sports Arena.

Networking event for young leaders

Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

New Zealand has gifted the Cook Islands copies of a new book celebrating Pacific leadership.

Co-ordinator needed for tank subsidy

Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Politics

The position of co-ordinator for the government’s water tank project has yet to be advertised, and the Ministry of Finance has been fielding queries from the public about the initiative.

Bulldogs face nervous wait

Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

The premier grade match between the Titikaveka Bulldogs and Avatiu Eels is set to be the match of the week.

Climate change finance regional roundtable on

Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Environment

Climate change financing is essential for Pacific nations to deal with the changing weather, but the process in accessing funds is tricky for small nations like the Cooks.

Marine project to help with climate change

Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Environment

A project to improve the marine environment for pearl farmers and artisanal fishers in the northern group has been launched.

Voyagers follow in ancestor's wake

Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Local

Traditional sailors on vaka Te Aurere and Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti arrived in Rarotonga on yesterday– the final stop before they return home to Aotearoa.

Last casting call for Film Raro

Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Local

The last auditions to be in the Film Raro short films are tomorrow evening and the crews are especially looking for more males.