Articles by Utopia Support

Turning on the tap

Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Temu Okotai’s letter of March 14 is thought provoking – but puts forward some questionable points which require greater scrutiny.

Head in the sand

Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The letter of condemnation by the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands against Fiji regime brutality comes way too late.

'Who do you see?'

Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I just want to respond to a smoke signaller’s comment in Cook Islands News that George Maggie has not done anything since he became an MP for Tupapa-Maraerenga.

Kata - March 18, 2013

Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Kata

Plans for maire in Raro

Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Maire production from the outer islands has declined, and the Ministry of Agriculture is looking to revive the industry.

Send off for sevens squad

Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

The newly named Cook Islands rugby sevens team were shown that the Cook Islands community is right behind them and their Hong Sevens campaign at a moving night of celebrations at the Manukau Rovers Rugby Club.

Bulldogs shake off Shark attack

Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

The Titikaveka Bulldogs, Avatiu Eels and Ngatangiia Sea Eagles premier rugby league teams were in top form at the weekend registering high scoring wins against their opponents.

Contractors for light bulb project named

Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Local

Two local contractors have been confirmed to install energy-efficient light bulbs in households on Rarotonga – but the energy commissioner said there is still room for others.

Overtaking driver crashes

Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Local

A man who caused injury on Christmas day to another motorist while overtaking was sentenced in the High Court yesterday.

Hideki lends a helping hand

Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Local

When Rarotonga-based Hideki Date visits his homeland Japan during his annual leave – it’s anything but a relaxing holiday.

Fire fighting sparks drive to learn more

Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Local

Battling fires has ignited a passion for learning for one Puaikura Fire Brigade volunteer.

Beauty-Licious for every woman

Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Local

There is a new name and a new owner for a beauty therapy business in Panama.

Join the club at The Eye Place

Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Local

Caring for your eyes is what Annie Mason at The Eye Place does best.

Last weeks for car comp

Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Local

A lucky shopper will win a new car on April 6, and entries are piling up.

'A God given quality'

Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, As a Member of Parliament and a public figure, I accept the criticisms that have been directed at me in the past but felt that there really wasn’t any need for me to respond.

A milestone for CI women

Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, On Friday last week I was privileged to witness the announcement Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard made come to fruitition in regards to International Women’s Day Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum (March 8).

'Over the top'

Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The letters of praise for John Carter are over the top.

Youth initiative impressive

Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It’s with great pleasure that I have been reading in CI News about all the work of NZ High Commissioner John Carter and the Future for Youth initiative.

Kata - March 16, 2013

Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Kata

Kauvai reps Queensland

Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Netball

Cook Islands athlete Rosa Kauvai is becoming a common name in Queensland netball circles with her talent seeing her selected in the state’s under 21 team.