Articles by Utopia Support

The Papal resignation

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Church Talk

I have been privileged to meet Pope Benedict XVI twice in the last year.

Talley's may get licence

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Environment

The marine resources minister was asked in parliament yesterday what the government’s plan was to issue purse seining licences over the next year.

For better or worse: OI government

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Local

On Wednesday afternoon, Parliament passed the Island Government Act 2013.

Turning a blind eye

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is alarming that we see and hear every day of more of our people and families leaving our shores for NZ or Australia.

Kata - February 22, 2013

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Kata

Cooks for masters league venue

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in League

Masters rugby league players unlaced their bootstraps and put their legs up last Friday when they rocked up to Raemaru Park to enjoy the on-field action between the Arorangi Bears Aitutaki Sharks.

Model Moana

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

17-year-old Aitutaki beauty Moana Maoate is on a quest to be New Zealand’s next supermodel.

MP Matapo makes her mark

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

The country’s newest member of parliament, Tetangi Matapo for Tamarua, asked her first questions in parliament yesterday.

Supermodel sisters

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Two Aitutaki sisters are among hundreds of hopefuls vying to be New Zealand’s next top supermodel.

Pukapuka hostel work to begin

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

A new accommodation wing at the Pukapuka Hostel will soon take shape in Maraerenga.

Fisheries minister orders reports

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics

The marine resources minister believes his ministry should be issuing quarterly updates on revenue and licences to the public.

Telecommunications principles released

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics

New principlEs leading the telecommunications industry have been published ahead of tabling to parliament to make into law.

Shocking roads

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics

Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George is annoyed at the poor state of Rarotonga’s roads and asked the infrastructure minister what he is doing about it.

Panthers vs Sharks?

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics

Cook Islands Party members turned on each other during parliamentary question time on Thursday.

Budget savings over $700k

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics

A supplementary national Budget was presented to parliament yesterday which shows an underlying surplus of $749,000.

Consultant's fees confirmed

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics

Health Minister Nandi Glassie revisited a question on high consultant’s fees a day after it was asked in parliament.

Minister 'doesn't know' if former HOM is suing

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics

Immigration Minister Tom Marsters said he does not know whether his ministry is being sued by its former head for unfair dismissal.

Rugby management named

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

A management team has been assembled to prepare the Cook Islands national rugby union team to attend the Oceania Cup tournament in June.

Bulldogs head to the swamp

Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

Today’s rugby league action will be at the Avatiu Swamp starting at 4.15pm with the master league game before the reserve game between the Avatiu Eels and Titikaveka Bulldogs kicks off at 5.15pm.

Cooks using energy 'roadmap'

Thursday 21 February 2013 | Published in Environment

Where is the country’s energy roadmap, asked Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George to the Energy Minister, Prime Minister Henry Puna.