Articles by Utopia Support

Returning home

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Church Talk

Memory Vainerere sang Michael Akava’s song ‘Te kainga mutukore’ at Te Mire Atu on Friday – one of several gospel songs created for the composer’s competition.

PM cancels trip to New Caledonia

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Local

The prime minister has cancelled his visit to New Caledonia this week after the country began preparations for Tropical Cyclone Sandra.

CITC committed to 'Go Green'

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Local

CITC, one of the largest employers in the Cooks, believe it is the responsibility of all businesses in the Cook Islands to support projects that encourage a sustainable environment.

Saab returns to Raro

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Local

Air Rarotonga’s 34 passenger Saab 340 returns to Cook Islands skies this week after a major airframe overhaul carried out in Nelson, New Zealand.

'Taking a real hammering'

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Can someone in government please take the necessary action for the roads which were dug up around Avarua about three weeks ago for a water project to be repaired as soon as possible? With my car taking a real hammering on these torn up roads, how long do these roads need to remain unsealed before the road gang can come in to reseal? My heart goes out to those poor souls in Tupapa who must endure the dangerous dust particles whipped up 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Power outage woes

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I wrote to CI News last week expressing frustration at the problems created by the power outage (on March 4) which should have been avoided.

Even slower the other way

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In regards to ‘snail mail’ from Rarotonga--it’s even slower going the other way! It is not unusual for letters from the UK and USA to take 6 months to get to Raro, and when they do arrive they are tattered and dirty as if they’ve been kicked around the floor.

Kata - March 11, 2013

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Kata

Sharks finned at Swamp

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in League

The Avatiu Eels were just too slick for their visiting brothers from Araura at the Swamp on Friday where they served up a 52-12 caning to the Aitutaki Sharks.

USP numbers up 135%

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

University of South Pacific’s Cook Islands campus enrolments are up 135 per cent from last year to date, partly due to a focus on outer island students.

New sign for Tautu

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

The people of Tautu village on Aitutaki celebrated the blessing of new barbecue tables and a brand new Tautu Wharf sign.

Araura blesses prefects

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Araura College prefects were praised and blessed during their investiture on Friday March 1 in their school hall.

Fledgling industry to employ youth

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Politics

The fledging seabed minerals industry will attract and keep young Cook Islanders in the country, said the minister in charge of the resource.

Solar revolution

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Environment

The first ‘smart street’ in Murienua will receive its first solar panel today.

Women weaving

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Local

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Power disruptions unlikely

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Local

A generator at Te Aponga Uira will be tested over the weekend, but disruptions to power are unlikely, says energy commissioner Roger de Bray.

Nine appointed to advisory board

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Local

Nine community representatives have been appointed as seabed minerals advisors, including two late nominees.

Bringing women together on Women's Day

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Local

In celebration of International Women’s Day, local women demonstrated agriculture, horticulture, and floriculture practices at Te Raurau o te Kaingavai, or the Green Living Water Garden, yesterday.

Tea house dishes up fresh recipes

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Local

A new tea house opened today in Titikaveka, featuring food grown in an aquaponics garden on the same land.

Dr Mac returns

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Local

Auckland chiropractor Dr Mac Rastkar is coming back to the Cook Islands for his first 2013 visit.