Articles by Utopia Support

Under 12s lead into game two

Friday 15 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

Rugby league action this Friday and Saturday will be at Raemaru Park in Arorangi, Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia and the Titikaveka Stadium.

$1m plus lost in cruise revenue

Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Local

Bad weather in Rarotonga has caused four scheduled cruise ships in the last three months to cancel their visits – resulting in a potential $1.2 million loss to the local economy.

Piloting error in tanker trouble

Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Local

Human error is believed to be the reason LPG tanker Victoire got in to trouble in Avatiu harbour on Monday afternoon.

Six assaults in court

Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Local

The High Court on February 7 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru, who passed the following judgments: Noema Kauvarevai – is accused of assaulting with intent to injure and sexually assaulting an underage girl.

Kata - February 14, 2013

Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Kata

Sharks aim to take bite out of Bears

Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in League

The Aitutaki Sharks will have their first outing in the 2013 rugby league season when they fly over to Raemaru Park to take on the Arorangi Bears.

Food security key to future

Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Politics

Without agriculture and fisheries there is no food, delegates at an annual development partners meeting were reminded on Tuesday.

Hong Kong sevens and beyond

Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

To prepare for the Hong Kong sevens and beyond – stylish ‘Cook Islands Style’ rugby sevens t-shirts are now on sale to raise much needed funds for the international rugby fixtures the Cooks will be taking part in.

BLACKROCK CRASH LOOK WITHIN

Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller texts to 188: “I think it’s time to review the law relating to motor vehicle licensing.

Purse seine talk tonight

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Environment

A public meeting on the controversial topic of purse seining is to be held this evening.

Tagged turtles need your help

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Environment

An initiative to track the migratory paths of over 15,000 turtles in the Pacific region is calling on your support.

NZHC open new hours

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Local

Deputy High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers announced on Friday that the Office of the New Zealand High Commission will be open to the public during lunch hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 18.

'Why a non-Cook Islander?'

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Recently the Office of the Public Service Commission confirmed the new CITAF (Cook Islands Technical Assistance Fund) manager appointment.

Coca Cola 'good health enemy'

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Reading “Healthy choices prevent lifestyle diseases” on page 6 of your Monday February 11 edition, the word hypocrisy sprang to my mind immediately.

Our own 'Pretty Woman'?

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Who remembers the movie Pretty Woman, where a rich man lavishes an escort with gifts and money for her services? Does anyone see the similarity with the Chinese company that is lavishing out gifts and money accepted by our own Pretty Woman Teina Bishop in return for our marine resources? We the people have voiced our concern, but Teina Bishop is so blind that he does not care what services he is providing.

Festival to celebrate harvest

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

The best locally grown produce and most delicious plates of food will be a couple of the star attractions at the inaugural ‘Te mou o te enua – celebrate the harvest’ festival tomorrow at the Punanga Nui Markets.

Kata - February 13, 2013

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Kata

1 billion are rising

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Raro on my mind

Tomorrow, one billion people in over 200 countries will dance.

Development driven 'by our people'

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Politics

Developing a country is about developing the people as much as infrastructure projects, said the chair of a roundtable meeting yesterday.

RUBBER STAMPS READY?

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: “I have just received my child’s bank statement from the Bank of the Cook Islands and note a strange looking debit, the description for which reads SAVINGS ADMIN FEE or ADMIN FEE of $5.