Articles by Utopia Support

Rugby fever spreads with venue idea

Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in Local

So you think you can haka? Rarotongas schools are getting behind the Cook Islands plans for Rugby World Cup final celebrations, with teams of children set to compete in a haka competition during the days festivities. Its one of a swath of games and activities planned for the National Auditorium on Saturday afternoon and evening, […]

Kiwis thrashing payback for default

Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

The following smokies show that at least two Cook Islands league supporters are not going to easily let the Kiwis off the hook for their shock cancellation of the much anticipated match against the Kukis earlier this month, and they have linked that to the Kiwis 42-6 test match walloping by the Kangaroos on the […]

Worthless squatters not our words

Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Once again I am required to answer to the misinformation on Tepuka. I am now convinced that Pureau Manuela is the main source of the misinformation either deliberately or most likely he does not fully understand the situation. Let me for the last time correct Manuelas wrong statements or misinformation. 1. When they […]

Kata - October 19, 2011

Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in Kata

Pacific journalists promote freedom

Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in National

Pacific media practitioners are putting their heads together this week in an effort to promote freedom of expression and talk about how to uphold the right to know across the region. Journalists from Rarotonga, Tonga, Samoa, Palau, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands are meeting in Honiara their collective aim is to promote media […]

Not bad for a part day of fishing

Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in National

Local happy snapper Ronnie Siulepa captured these happy fishermen on his way past the western marina after work last Tuesday. The lads are photographed with five decent mahi mahi caught on charter fishing boat Marlin Queen skippered by Junior Ioaba (left) and crew Pauro Arnold. According to Siulepa, Ioaba and Arnold had the biggest grins […]

Emile and Taiki too good

Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in National

Muri Creeps continue their recent form with another home game win in the Computer Man mens cricket competition. The Creeps secured the comprehensive home victory over the Avana All Stars, as Avanas batters struggled to get any forward momentum against the Creeps bowlers including Arthur Emile who impressively collected 7 wickets. Chasing just 54 runs […]

Aitutaki anglers pray for fine weather

Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in National

Entering their third and last day of competition in Aitutaki, anglers are hoping the prevailing southeast wind will finally die down and sun will shine on the lagoon, making bonefish easier to see. A handful of international and local fly fishermen are stalking the islands elusive bonefish in what is an inaugural tournament aimed at […]

CI business tied to money laundering

Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in National

A prominent New Zealand resident with business ties to the Cook Islands has been charged with bribery and money laundering. Jack Chen a Chinese national living in New Zealand has been charged by the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption. Chen is the founder of company Natural Dairy NZ Holdings Ltd and chairman of the […]

Fan zone planned for World Cup final

Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Local

Rarotonga will have its very own version of The Cloud for fans of the All Blacks and Les Bleus this weekend, with the National Auditorium set to become rugby heaven in time for Saturdays World Cup final. Games, stalls and a rugby double-header are planned for the 2011 Rugby World Cup final with events kicking […]

Belgian envoy visits

Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Local

Belgiums ambassador to the Cook Islands, based in Australias capital Canberra, is on the island with his wife and son for a week long visit. Patrick Renault has come to the Cooks to present his credentials to Queens Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin. He will do that at 10.30am on Thursday October 20. The Cook Islands […]

Aitutaki bonefish hunt continues

Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Local

Aitutakis focus is squarely on its bonefish as the second day of an inaugural international catch and release fly fishing tournament gets underway. Strong southeast winds have dominated conditions on the island, disappointing anglers from the United States and Australia as well as locals. But despite a 20-knot gale yesterday, competing anglers took to the […]

Schools in

Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Local

The boys are happy to be back at school at Apii Nikao Maori as class resumes for term 4 across the country. Piles on and play were part of the afternoon as Tikaroa Marsters, Ngatokorua Viriaere, Kaienua Pera, Jordan Tati, Tuaorua, Pae and George Puna get back into action. 11101747

Kids fish for a reel good time

Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Features

The wild weekend weather was enough to put off the older fishers at the Avana Harbour this week but their children were keen enough to still take their rods to the surf. The Avana Fishing Clubs kids competition attracted 16 young boys and girls over its two days on Friday and Saturday. Jewels Holford won […]

Ministry backs bright sparks

Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor I would like to share my views concerning a letter to the editor Why am I too young for a stall? in the Thursday, October 13 edition of Cook Islands News. As the enterprise and financial literacy advisor at the Ministry of Education, I would like to fully support our young entrepreneur, Teherenui […]

Logging fish catch a step in the right direction

Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Some good news. I went to a meeting arranged between MMR and Cook Islands Fishing Association to talk specifically about why the tuna stocks around Raro are depleted. I think the meeting made some progress at the end but it wasnt easy, and there were some real surprises. The problem at the beginning was MMR […]

Food doesnt determine the condition of the heart

Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I note some of the responses surrounding the clean and unclean animal situation have not particularly answered Bills query. I suspect Bill does not really care about the Biblical truth but rather is trying to stir. However, the query is an interesting one. We know that the word of God is infallible and […]

Knights bring high calibre game

Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in National

The visiting Northern Knights met the local Telecom Cook Islands squad at the Turangi oval on Friday where the two teams played the biggest game of cricket ever seen in the Cooks. Full report and more photos on page 13. 11101735

Telecom flushes out internet gremlins

Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in National

About one in five of Rarotongas broadband connections were hit by service faults last week, according to the national internet carrier Telecom Cook Islands. Businesses suffered more than private residences on Wednesday and Thursday last week, when server problems swept through the Telecom connections. Those affected would see their internet service drop unexpectedly and intermittently […]

Japanese grants available

Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in National

A small grants scheme has been established between the governments of Japan and the Cook Islands. On a recent visit by employees of the New Zealand Japanese Embassy, second secretary Kiyo Rokutands met with Cook Islands internal affairs secretary Bredina Drollet to discuss Japans new grassroots grant scheme. The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security […]