Articles by Utopia Support

Atiu energy house nears completion

Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National

The iron roofing being nailed onto the roof of Atius new energy house. 11092303

Get wired on the webs hot topics

Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National

As proof of the internets ability to shrink the world, the Cook Islands has joined an African conference covering all things world wide web without even travelling off Rarotonga. Maureen Hilyard, founder of the Cook Islands Internet Action Group, said local participation in the Internet Governance Forums annual conference was being used to show that […]

Fishing industry meeting tomorrow

Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National

All Rarotonga fishing industry stakeholders are encouraged to attend a meeting in Takuvaine tomorrow organised by the Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA). The meeting is a chance for those within the industry to band together in an effort to have common concerns addressed. CIFA president Mark Vaikai says the local fishing industry is under threat […]

Tetautua School opens its doors

Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National

Penrhyns small community is thrilled with its newly-refurbished Tetautua School, which was officially opened on Monday. About 60 people almost the entire islands population attended the opening ceremony which included ribbon-cutting, speeches and a kai kai. Tetautuas new school boasts upgraded learning facilities for its 14 students and one teacher. The schools pupils range in […]

Blanket ban on firearms continues

Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National

A blanket ban on the importation of firearms will remain in place until at least the end of this year, police commissioner Maara Tetava says. At present no one is allowed to bring a gun into the Cook Islands, even if it is one registered locally but previously transported out of the country. The reason […]

Car crashes into restaurant

Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National

A young Arorangi man remains in hospital with serious injuries after he crashed his car into the Kaena Restaurant early on Sunday. The man was driving from Titikaveka to Arorangi in the early hours when he lost control of the car and ran into the restaurant. He was stuck in the vehicle for a time […]

The louder the better for Hash birthday

Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National

Hash House Harriers celebrated their 31st birthday in Cook Islands on Monday in colourful style. The theme was the louder the better and over 100 hashers and visitors embraced it in a colourful display. Many local identities took on different characters – in costume – and displayed their talents or their desires. The run started […]

Arthritis responds to the right activities

Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National

Arthritis is a catch-all term for a large number of different conditions, all of which have the common feature of joint pain or stiffness. Most start gradually with pain and limitation building up slowly over months or years. All respond to activities that help to maintain the range of movement of the affected joints, strengthen […]

ADB handover tomorrow

Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National

A handover ceremony is being held in Rarotonga tomorrow for two national projects funded through the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japans government. The projects will see an improvement to home care and nursing services for the elderly and disabled, as well as wide ranging and cost effective reforms to the public sector aimed at […]

Partygoers cause trouble for police

Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National

Partygoers caused some troubles for police over the weekend with officers kept busy by fights, cannabis possession, curfew breaches, noise complaints and lost children. A fight occurred inside the toilet area of the Rehab nightclub on Saturday night. One man was admitted to the hospital as a result of the alleged assault at the hands […]

Foreign workers terrified of seeking help

Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National

Foreign workers in the Cook Islands are terrified of seeking help from governments immigration department, and staff at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration compound problems by sitting on the fence, deputy opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen says. He reiterates his view that government needs to reconsider legislation for the recruitment and management of foreign […]

Drought hits Aitutaki crops

Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Local

Lack of rain for nearly two months is seriously affecting horticulture growers of Aitutaki. The few drops of rain that drip off Aitutaki over the weekend was only a few minutes (of) passing showers with no significant remedy to the drought problem, senior agriculture officer Fred Charlie says. He says the drought is doing more […]

High time to look at fuel prices

Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Local

Triad Pacific Petroleum Ltd manager Chris Vaile says the company is in dialogue with the Price Tribunal in an attempt to establish a fairer playing ground for fuel wholesalers in the Cook Islands. Vaile says despite a recent price order lowering the maximum prices of fuel from Toa Petroleum Ltd in rivalry with Triad there […]

Isabelles art of the future recognised

Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Local

For illustrating her idea of a futuristic Cook Islands in 40 years, Te Uki Ou student Isabelle Drollet won recognition at a Pacific Showcase exhibit and a series of greeting cards emblazoned with her artwork. The year five student was one of a number of Cook Islands students to vie for the top spot at […]

Its about the name of our ancestral birthplace

Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, When James Cook arrived in Aitutaki he named the place the Hervey Islands, it was not the Cook Islands, and when you go to Tahiti or New Zealand they call it Avaiki Nui anyway because in Tahiti they respect and talk how they were taught through their ancestors. Cook Islands is the ancestral […]

Much to do to improve catch rates

Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I was surprised by the response from the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) to Reuben Tylors letter of concern about the declining catch rates of local fishermen. The evidence given for the supposed acceptable catch rate is concerning and casts doubt on the decision-making capability of this ministry. The author deserves a reprimand […]

Kata - September 27, 2011

Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Kata

Kuki league stars training in homeland today

Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in League

Cook Islands returning rugby league stars will begin training as a team today in preparation of their Kiwi test on October 6. The Cook Islands team will take part in a number of training and promotional sessions ahead of next Thursdays match, with the players set to appear at various schools and markets over the […]

Brown acquitted on assault

Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in National

Nikao resident Michael Brown has been acquitted on a charge of common assault, which relates to an alleged incident in Tupapa on October 2 last year. Brown (37) appeared in the Cook Islands High Court before justice of the peace John Kenning on Tuesday for a defended hearing. He denies the assault and the court […]

Offender wants cash and passport returned by police

Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in National

Convicted Matavera resident Corey Nicholas is applying for the return of his property by police through the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. An application by Nicholas was considered in the court by justice of the peace Tangi Taoro last Thursday. Defence counsel Charles Petero says Nicholas (28) wants his passport back, as well as […]