Articles by Utopia Support

Rapid progress of work

Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Work on the Avatiu port’s new inter-island shipping shed is expected to be finished by the end of this week.

Pukapuka solar power system goes to tender

Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Tenders are being called to construct centralised solar power systems with back-up diesel generation on the islands of Pukapuka and Nassau.

Demos confident of seat

Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Politics

As the preliminary votes stand, the Democratic Party candidate Tetangi Matapo is ahead in the race for the Tamarua seat by just three votes.

NZ MP speaks on 'Coke Islands'

Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Politics

New Zealand politicians are weighing into the debate surrounding the Colagate scandal, after a NZ magazine published an article referring to the Cook Islands as the “Coke Islands”.

Three off on rugby scholarships

Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

The success of the first two Cook Islands rugby scholarship students to Rangiora College last year has resulted in three new scholarships for talented local school boys.

Bowled over with $100K donation

Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: “I watched the sports news on Friday night and could not believe that the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is now funding to the tune of $100,000 the new green for the Rarotonga Bowling club and that this will bring in more tourists to the country.

Westpac to upgrade e-banking systems

Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Technology

Westpac Cook Islands is doing a scheduled upgrade on its e-banking systems in the weekend which will close eftpos terminals and ATM machines for at least six hours.

Cooks must take tuna resources it owns

Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in Environment

If Cook Islanders don’t take what is rightfully theirs then someone else will, says a senior marine resources official.

BYU graduate hopes to inspire

Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in Local

Lauran Bergin is hoping to inspire other young Cook Islanders to pursue higher education after graduating from Hawaii’s Brigham Young University last month.

Management of fisheries crucial

Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in Local

Fish stocks must be managed carefully if Cook Islands is to have a sustainable fishing future, said the marine resources ministry at a public meeting last week.

Changes at national college

Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in Local

This morning heralds the start of a new school year for students at the national college.

Many issues in wages debate

Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, This is in response to the letter from “The Watchman” in your issue of January 29.

Disgusted with health system

Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am writing in regards to the passing of our sister and friend Marae Mataroa.

Kata - January 30, 2013

Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in Kata

Social for Sea Eagles

Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in League

Get your eagle on at the Ngatangiia-Matavera clubhouse at Nukupure Park this Saturday where all supporters are being called to the clubs pre-season social.

Right in my own backyard

Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in Raro on my mind

I showed up to a Los Angeles church on Saturday, runners on, mobile phone charged, a full tank of petrol in my car, prepared for what I’d later consider one of the most powerful sermons I’ve ever experienced – and it didn’t come from a pulpit.

Matapo edges ahead

Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in Politics

The country’s newest Member of Parliament could be Demo candidate Tetangi Matapo – or at least so the preliminary vote count indicates.

'Coke Islands' delves into Colagate

Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in Politics

A scathing investigative report by well-known NZ investigative journalist Ian Wishart has hit the newsstands, labelling the Cooks the ‘Coke Islands’ and criticising government for sweeping ‘Colagate’ under the carpet.

Heading back to class

Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Local

Grade one pupils of St Joseph’s Primary School Tuaana Mitchell, Paula Manlangit and Emma Papalii were all thrilled to be back in the classroom and learning yesterday.

New TDs not likely to form cyclones

Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Local

Cook Islands Meteorological Service director Arona Ngari says his staff is monitoring two tropical depressions (TDs) in the Pacific, amid residents’ fears another cyclone is on the way.