Articles by Utopia Support

Sharks are in!

Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in League

Cook Islands Rugby League president Charles Carlson says the association is determined to keep the Aitutaki Sharks league team in the national competition despite objections from number of Rarotonga’s six clubs.

More reasons to eat local

Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Raro on my mind

There are dozens of reasons to buy and eat local and to support Te Mou O Te Enua on February 14.

Schools prepare for football festival

Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Football

The technical department at the Cook Islands Football Association kick started its annual primary school visits this week in preparation for the Primary School football tournament scheduled for Wednesday 6 March.

Photo comp judged

Tuesday 5 February 2013 | Published in Art

The second edition of the Cook Islands News summer photo competition, sponsored this year by The Computer Man, wrapped up on Friday with over 270 images sent in.

Celebrate the harvest at inaugural festival

Tuesday 5 February 2013 | Published in Local

Celebrating the goodness of the land and all it provides is one of the key elements behind the ‘Te mou o te enua – celebrate the harvest festival’ on February 14 Valentine’s Day.

Puna clan reunites

Tuesday 5 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Over 140 descendants of Tuakeu and Tipoki Puna converged on Nikao Maori School for the Puna family reunion from December 27-January 6.

Matson on board with CI rugby

Tuesday 5 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islands Rugby Union was on tender hooks following the announcement of main sponsor Reef Shipping going in to receivership.

Waste audit needed

Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Environment

A country-wide waste audit is probably the most pressing task to undertake as part of the proposed national solid waste management strategy.

Renewable energy targets 'difficult'

Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Local

Businessman James Beer says government should be congratulated for leading the charge towards 100 percent renewable energy for the Cooks by 2020.

Matson to take up where Reef left off

Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Local

Reef Shipping has been taken over by American shipping company Matson but this will not affect its commitment to the Cook Islands community, says employee and ex-All Black Michael Jones.

Nukutere College leaders blessed

Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Local

Newly inducted Nukutere College prefects and students were challenged to think about what it is they want to do with their future and what it is they want to achieve at the school.

Saab overhaul on track

Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Local

Air Rarotonga Maintenance Manager Manase Pureau is pictured here with the Air Raro Saab 340 last week in the heavy maintenance dock at Nelson alongside an Air New Zealand Q300.

CI Maori course features in report

Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Education has released the latest report on just how well the students of the Cook Islands achieved in their examinations at the end of the year, particularly in the subject area of Cook Islands Maori.

'You have a good thing'

Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I wanted to respond to the Smokie that commented that if Hawaii Exporter paid $15 per maire to the producer then maybe more would be produced.

Concern for Nikao Maori school

Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Please help me clarify the true nature of this rumour that the above school mentioned will be closed down due to enrolment numbers or other matters we don’t know about.

Kata - February 4, 2013

Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Kata

Delay sparks fuel call

Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

A setback in the shipping schedule to the Northern Group has left Manihiki with just enough diesel fuel to power the island for little more than four days, according to the Mayor, Ngamata Napara.

Teaching roles still available

Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

While most teaching positions have been filled across the Cook Islands there are still a number of positions vacant.

Summer Photo Compeition

Saturday 2 February 2013 | Published in Features

The overall winner will receive a brand new Acer laptop, while other lucky winners will receive large prints of their image.

Site cleared for Rakahanga solar project

Saturday 2 February 2013 | Published in Environment

The site – near the current power house - for the proposed solar power system on Rakahanga was cleared last week.