Articles by Utopia Support

Dangerous driving out of 'fear'

Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Local

A man who drove dangerously – overtaking cars at high speed – said he did so out of “fear” as he had just stolen a tourist’s bag.

Got a blocked drain?

Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Local

Call the experts at AC Drainage Ltd and they’ll be on the job straight away.

Puna and EMCI agree on partnership

Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Local

A community partnership arrangement which aims towards setting up a ‘safe, resilient and sustainable Cook Islands’ was signed on Rarotonga yesterday.

Guides aim for world membership

Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Local

Two girl guiding leaders visited Rarotonga recently to help the Cook Islands become a member of the guiding world association.

Tereora celebrates excellence

Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Local

Tereora College held its first assembly for the year last Friday and celebrated the success of their students in 2012.

What are the signs for?

Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, How can the police give out any sort of fine when not even the police are sure of speed limits.

Cruising right on by

Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Another cruise liner did not land at Avatiu Harbour last Saturday, and we missed out on more revenue for the country, I think this is the fifth landing in the last three months that was cancelled due to rough seas in town, nearly $500,000 in potential income has been lost to date.

Kiwi theme for Waitangi Day hash

Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

A Kiwi Hash House Harriers gathering was held on Monday to commemorate Waitangi Day.

Kata - February 7, 2013

Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Kata

Netball managers wanted

Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Netball

With the aim of qualifying for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year – Netball Cook Islands is getting the ball moving on their international campaign by advertising for team management positions.

Fitness centre opened on Enuamanu

Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

People on Atiu are set to become healthier and fitter with the opening of the island’s Community Health and Fitness Centre on December 31.

Teacher wins Tamarua

Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Politics

Only two votes separated the two candidates in last week’s Tamarua by-election, with the Democratic Party candidate Tetangi Matapo taking out the contest by 28 votes to 26.

PM wants 'Colagate' closure

Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna has written from Manihiki to confirm the ‘Colagate’ issue will be on the Cabinet agenda when he returns to Rarotonga next week.

Old CISNOC building to be demolished

Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Politics

The old Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee building in Taputapuatea is destined for demolition.

Top players sidelined?

Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller going by the name Disappointed Fan writes: “As a Cookie living in New Zealand I was excited that there was a cricket tournament on with the best players from back home.

Roundtable on partnerships

Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Environment

Twelve of the Cooks’ development partners will gather in Rarotonga next week for annual roundtable discussions.

Tsunami watch swiftly cancelled

Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Local

A tsunami watch issued for the Cooks following a ‘colossal’ 8.0 magnitude earthquake in the Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands yesterday was cancelled just before 6pm.

Great day for fishing

Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Local

Donning their wet weather gear to go out fishing on a lousy day paid off for Captain Junior Ioapa (left) and Captain Irakau Williams of Marlin Queen Charters.

Waitangi Day commemorated

Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Local

It’s not a holiday in Rarotonga but Waitangi Day will be commemorated today by the Aotearoa Society.

Kata - February 6, 2013

Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Kata