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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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Articles by Utopia Support
Researching lime juice
Thursday 15 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am doing some research on export of lime juice from the Cook Islands in the 19th century.
Beer idea pays 'lip service' to reform
Thursday 15 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In Saturday’s CI News, James Beer touched on the subject of electoral reform. He said, “the most effective way for equity to be achieved is to remove from our Constitution the ability of Members of Parliament to decide the composition of parliament.”
Nice follow up, but environment problems remain
Thursday 15 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Recently I was passing by the Ocean Escape property on the Turangi Matavera boundary. The sign says “(a red circle with a red diagonal line through it) under construction” which I took to mean “not under construction.”
Bid to boost business ties with NZ Maori
Thursday 15 March 2018 | Published in Politics
Last week’s visit by New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has reignited discussions between the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) and the Federation of Maori Authorities (FOMA).
Lawyers celebrate landmark day
Thursday 15 March 2018 | Published in Local
There was plenty of cause for celebration on Monday morning when two local lawyers were admitted as barristers and solicitors of the High Court of the Cook Islands.
PSL sets date for resuming service
Thursday 15 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Tiare Taporo may be facing ongoing legal strife regarding the trespass notice served against it by the Ports Authority last month, but owners Pacific Schooners Limited (PSL) are still forging ahead with plans to prepare the vessel for trade by March 31.
Damage to infrastructure severe
Thursday 15 March 2018 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Damage assessment in Papua New Guinea’s earthquake-hit Southern Highlands province has confirmed widespread devastation to public infrastructure.
'Solar mamas' return from school in India
Thursday 15 March 2018 | Published in Environment
The first Cook Islands first women to attend the Barefoot College in Rajastan, India, are coming home.
Curfew not helping recovery
Thursday 15 March 2018 | Published in Regional
TONGA – A Tongan businessman is angry local authorities have extended a curfew around the capital of Nuku‘alofa.
Sprinter to miss out on Games
Thursday 15 March 2018 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – When the Papua New Guinea team marches into the stadium at the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony in Australia in April, there will be one notable absentee – the track queen of the Pacific, Toea Wisil.
Longtime NZ Super campaigner 'delighted'
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Published in Politics
‘Lost Tribe’ campaign stalwart Les Priest says he’s “obviously delighted” that after years of fruitless lobbying for changes to the New Zealand pension eligibility laws, those rules will finally be altered in favour of realm countries such as the Cook Islands.
Police have no right to kill dogs
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I refer to your article a couple of weeks ago about the dogs that were allegedly killed by the police.
'Truth and terrible error'
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read the letter written by Lily Henderson regarding Mormons and Pastor Ngarima George.
Self-determination is the way forward
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was disappointed to say the least to read the open letter to the New Zealand Prime Minister from the Democratic Party and James Beer.
Fire brigade seeks donors, volunteers
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Rescue Brigade (TVFRB) is seeking assistance from businesses in the Takitumu area for the construction of two new bays at their fire station in Titikaveka to house new firefighting vehicles due to arrive next month.
Southern islands keen on coconuts
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
It’s all about the coconuts. The Ministry of Agriculture is meeting this week with mayors and executive officers from all of the southern group islands to discuss implementation of their ‘Pa Enua Agriculture for Resilient Livelihoods’ (PEARL) programme.
Rarotonga expansion trims fire engines
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Published in Local
A volunteer fire brigade is adding two compact four-wheel drive fire engines to its fleet to allow crews to get closer to fires, as development on Rarotonga sees houses built higher into the hills and along tighter roads.
Transport upgrades backed
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Published in Regional
Wellingtonians are keen to see more tunnels in the city and light rail introduced to make the journey between Ngauranga and the airport and hospital easier. Feedback on the Let’s Get Wellington Moving initiative has been put together in a report.
Vegans want approval tick
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Published in Regional
Ground up insects, animal bile and bit of bones – also known as E numbers 120, 1000 and 542 – are just some of the ingredients vegans are constantly checking food labels for.
Strike forces port closure
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Published in Regional
Striking workers have forced Lyttelton Port to close and will cause serious supply shortages, the port company says.
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