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Articles by Utopia Support
Family to mourn man who died in motorbike crash
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Published in Local
Friends and loved ones will hold a funeral service today for a young man who died in a motorcycle crash this week.
An excited wait for the mystery orchid to flower
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Published in Environment
Local church youth group Pathfinders hiked up the Takitumu Conservation Area this week to learn about both native and introduced plants.
We were never the perfect TV family
Friday 22 November 2019 | Published in Church Talk
God freed Paul Kauri from shame in his teenage children’s behaviour, and that free him from disappointment in them too, writes the Assemblies of God pastor.
Letters: Fears of waterways contamination
Friday 22 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I write in support of the letter from Anna Rasmussen of Te Vai Ora Maori (“Water is Clear,” November 20).
Jaewynn McKay: Vaccination saves kids' lives – anything else is 'clinical incompetency'
Friday 22 November 2019 | Published in Opinion
This time last week and for just a few minutes I tortured myself. With my eyes rapidly leaking over my keyboard I watched footage shot from a cellphone in a hospital in Samoa of two mothers holding their babies for the last time and struggling to let go of their lifeless bodies.
Avatiu aims to spoil Tupapa's campaign
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Published in Football
A win against Avatiu today will be enough for Tupapa Maraerenga to claim the Round Cup Championship women’s title.
Letters: Home-made pickle
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, The Economic Development Conference 2019 was a clear response to government’s abject failure to govern our tiny Ipukarea paradise with any sense of economic comprehension, vision and planning.
Letters: Merge ministries to pay teachers
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, The people of the Cook Islands need improved government services across the board. But to do so there must be trade-offs – what are we prepared to give up?
Puaikura v Nikao is do or die match
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Published in Football
Football’s round 14 kicks off today with the Juniors starting at 4:15pm followed by the U17 men at 4:45pm.
Opinion: Why our nurses need better pay
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Published in Opinion
After coming close to death, Bishop Tutai Pere tells how he was nursed back to health over seven long days by the committed staff of Rarotonga Hospital.
Letters: Water is clear
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, In October, government announced the importation of polyaluminium chloride (PACl) – a chemical to make water ‘clear’. Clear water is more appealing to drink; and better for cleaning and washing.
Letters: Traditional medicine not so primitive
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am from Aitutaki, now living in New Zealand. My mother, who died some years ago, used to talk to me about a plant that healed bones and skin.
Letters: Cap tourist numbers
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Cook Islands Tourism has always been at the forefront of government departments because they are both strategic in their decision-making and this is based on research.
Letters: 'Our laws seek to protect a way of life'
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, You report (“Hopes pinned on Constitution to sway committee”, November 16) comments made by the Cook Islands Law Society with regard to the criminalisation of same-sex relationships.
Ruta Mave:Our nation's Mama Bears fight for their young
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Published in Opinion
When men fail to stand up and be counted, a mother’s love is a fearsome sight.
Norman George: Lengthy unjustified adjournments of Parliament a thing of the past
Monday 18 November 2019 | Published in Opinion
The Sift column has always equipped itself an investigative role by an in-depth study of critical issues, involving the public interest. In other words, it will sift and sieve the facts like turning over riverbed pebbles and shingles to look for gold. Once gold is struck, there is a loud exclamation, “Gotcha!”
Palace to undergo repairs and restoration work
Monday 18 November 2019 | Published in Local
The Palace at Taputapuatea will undergo much needed repair and restoration work in the near future.
Close, but not close enough
Monday 18 November 2019 | Published in Football
The Matavera-Ngatangiia premier men came very close to toppling Nikao Sokattak on Friday in their third encounter this season.
Youngsters spearhead Puaikura's campaign
Saturday 16 November 2019 | Published in Football
Tupapa Maraerenga will be all out for a win to improve their chances of winning the Round Cup Championship title. Report from CIFA Media.
Soul musician gives her heart to her island's reef
Saturday 16 November 2019 | Published in Hot on the Rock
When Kura Happ leads a group of Australian and Canadian tourists out on the Rarotonga reef, her goal isn’t to makes lots of money – it’s to show local kids they can stay home and build a dream, it’s to build on her own dream, and it’s to make the world a more sustainable place by changing one perspective at a time. Story by Rachel Reeves, photos by Alisha Street.
