Articles by Utopia Support

NZRL honours local man

Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in League

Randwick, Wellington and New Zealand rugby league (NZRL) representative John Whittaker is officially a legend.

PSC hits back at job loss claims

Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Politics

Public service commissioner Russell Thomas has invited Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen to talk over his claims that public servants are being threatened with losing their jobs should they speak out against the government.

Sevens in Heaven stars on parade

Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union

Current and rising rugby sevens stars swagged their stuff along the Maire Nui Drive in Avarua yesterday for the team march and opening ceremony of the 23rd Sevens in Heaven tournament.

Shrinking school roll

Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals

“When I viewed the Ministry of Education website concerning the Mitiaro School it amazed me to read that the pupil/student roll is 54, with about four teachers,” a smoke signaller writes. “When was this updated? When the population is still migrating I was surprised to read the student population maintains its figures when in fact the number has decreased dramatically to around 43; when the eight students who left the island return, if so, as they are in that count. And the number of teachers has increased to six, including the principal; this is amazing because the population is decreasing as well as the number of students. In my opinion the lower number of students and higher number of teachers required is so they can MoE during official hours. Would someone at the Ministry of Education check this out?”

It's Turama

Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk

Today is Turama or All Saints Day when families and friends gather at graves and cemeteries to remember their deceased loved ones.

Membership drive for TIS

Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Environment

Environmental non-government organisation Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has begun partnering with local businesses to increase support for its campaigns.

Master mariner dies

Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local

Master mariner Don Silk will be buried at sea this afternoon after passing away quietly at his home in Tupapa yesterday morning.

Don Silk gets his final wish

Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local

The former secretary of The Davy Jones’ Locker Society will fittingly have his last resting place at sea.

PM backs new shipping service

Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local

Prime Minster Henry Puna says the government granted a third shipping licence to Uma Shipping CI Ltd to maintain connections between all Cook Islanders.

Source of Snowbird fire identified

Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local

Investigations into the cause of the fire that razed two local businesses in Arorangi are still ongoing.

Dominique Peyroux a Warrior

Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local

Cook Islands international Dominique Peyroux’s NRL future has been secured after the interchange back signed with the New Zealand Warriors for the next three seasons.

Kata - November 1, 2012

Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Kata

Third shipping licence granted

Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

The government has granted the country’s third shipping licence to local company Uma Shipping CI Ltd.

PB Matua could 'isolate' northern Cooks

Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Politics

A proposed chartered shipping service by a vessel servicing Tokelau could be in doubt as a result of Uma Shipping Cook Islands’ successful licence.

U15 sevens stars show their stuff

Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union

Tereora College ruled the BCI Stadium rugby field yesterday when the national college took out the boys and girls under 15 rugby sevens competition.

Cyclone forecast 'not looking good'

Wednesday 31 October 2012 | Published in Local

The cyclone forecast for the Cook Islands is not looking good and people should start preparing now, says Emergency Management Cook Islands director Charles Carlson.

Elect PM

Wednesday 31 October 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I wish to bring out into the public arena the issue of the election of the prime minister of the Cook Islands.

Kata - October 31, 2012

Wednesday 31 October 2012 | Published in Kata

Import players for Annual 7s arrive October 31

Atiu hostel construction project labours on

Wednesday 31 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

The phrase ‘many hands make light work’ is ringing true for Atiu Nui Maruarua III project secretary-general Nga Teao-Papatua.

Abolition a 'total lie'

Wednesday 31 October 2012 | Published in Politics

The president of the Cook Islands Party says rumours of the Tamarua seat being abolished are a “total lie” being propagated by the opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen.