Articles by Utopia Support

Bad report for TV

Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, After a busy day we look forward to sitting down to watch TV, but over the past week or so the programmes after TV One News seem to come to an abrupt end part way through the story, and the local CI Television news comes on.

Kata - February 28, 2013

Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Kata

Sharks return for second showdown

Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

The Aitutaki Sharks premier league grade returns to Rarotonga this week to take on the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles at Nukupure Park.

Freedom of information for all

Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Politics

A day was held to promote freedom of information yesterday for media and public servants.

Treating Cook Islanders 'badly'

Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“I think this government has been the worse ever in sacking top qualified Cook Islanders in senior positions,” a smoke signaller writes.

Ships get Hawaiian names

Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Local

Vessels formerly owned by Reef Shipping have had Hawaiian name changes by new owner Matson South Pacific.

Support for nurse training

Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Nursing School is receiving strong support both here and overseas to help it come into fruition.

USP launches 6-year plan

Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Local

The University of the South Pacific launched its new strategic plan for the next six years.

Remove levies: restaurants

Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Restaurant Association has made a submission on tax recommending import levies removed or reduced on seasonal fruit and vegetables, pork products and sugary drinks.

Meeting for Matavera community

Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Local

Signs directing people to safety in the event of a tsunami are incomplete in Matavera, said local resident and Chief of Fire Nga Jessie.

The good old days

Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Beginning January 28, 2013, I spent three weeks in the Global Volunteers programme in the Cook Islands.

'We are acting prudently'

Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to clarify inaccuracies in a series of articles by your reporter Calida Smylie.

Kata - February 27, 2013

Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Kata

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Toward a culture of freedom of information

Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Raro on my mind

There is a big difference between freedom of information and a culture of freedom of information.

Celebrating the new year

Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Last week Pukapuka wrapped up its New Year celebrations with ‘vananga’ – meetings between villages, followed by a village feed and festivities.

Volleyball gear for Mangaia

Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

The code of volleyball is set to spike on the island of Mangaia after donations of equipment to the Mangaia Sports Association.

Pension portability a priority

Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Politics

The portability of the New Zealand pension and superannuation for qualifying Cook Islanders is top of the agenda at a ministerial meet in Queenstown this week, said the prime minister’s office.

HOMs give feedback on OIA

Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Politics

Head of ministries and government chief executives had their turn to learn more about the Cook Islands’ Official Information Act.

Plans for Cooks' laws to go online

Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Politics

A study is being done on how Cook Islands can efficiently start an online database of the country’s laws.

In the news

Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller wrote last week: “Very unusual to note Norman is not on the front page of CI News of this week as he always does after every trip to Atiu, in this instance last week.