Articles by Utopia Support

Laugh or cry

Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I dont know whether to laugh or cry in regards to the meek excuse received from Telecom Cook Islands on the terrible TV reception that we poor CITV viewers in the Matavera area have had to bear for an entire week now. Obviously the Head of TCI does not live in Matavera. If […]

We like to enjoy our waves as they are

Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The letter Dont pick on our girl Charlotte in Fridays paper develops the same attitude that the two surfers were writing about. A who-cares attitude. Quote who cares what they think?, talking about the local surfers in general. This person obviously does not surf as he suggested they will listen to you if […]

Kata - May 21, 2011

Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in Kata

Swapping ika for tita

Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: The following extract was found on page 10 of a 2008 report on seabird populations in Suwarrow, regarding Motu Manu: As noted in the 2000 survey, much rubbish, including plastic rope, floats, glass and plastic bottles, pieces of wood, rubber jandals and shoes, litters the eastern shoreline as well as some […]

Confidence whatever the world is at

Friday 20 May 2011 | Published in Church Talk

Earthquake tremors like never before are now occurring almost everyday. There is definitely global concern and fear over the dramatic changes that are happening in our weather, environment, economical downturns, political unrests, war, violence, acts of terrorism, social and religious upheavals like never before, occurring daily. Almost all experts from all sides of the spectrum […]

Tough guys face tough issues

Friday 20 May 2011 | Published in Church Talk

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is getting extreme this weekend. Tomorrows TeamXtreme show starts at 7pm on the rugby field next to Kent Hall in Titikaveka. It will feature strongman feats like the blowing up of hot-water bottles, tearing of phone books from Australia, breaking of flaming bricks and a fire knife finale. Team Xtreme […]

Money for environment projects

Friday 20 May 2011 | Published in Environment

If you have a bright idea or environment-focused community project then you need to take advantage of the National Environment Services seed funding scheme. NES is inviting community groups who have planned projects or existing programmes that benefit your community or the environment to apply for seed funding of up to $500. All applicants have […]

No $7m promise

Friday 20 May 2011 | Published in Local

Rumours that New Zealand foreign minister Murray McCully pledged $7 million to governments renewable energy initiative during his visit are not true. While McCully has promised to support renewable alternatives in the Cook Islands, he did not commit a specific amount of money when he visited last week. The New Zealand officials indicated that they […]

League players admit assault

Friday 20 May 2011 | Published in Local

Two Arorangi rugby league players have admitted to common assault charges after what their lawyer called heat of the moment fights springing from league passion. Both men, aged 25 and 32, were granted continued interim name suppression when they appeared in the dock before Justice of the Peace Tui Short yesterday to plead guilty. They […]

11 hours before alarm

Friday 20 May 2011 | Published in Local

Those onboard the sailing vessel Kwai did not realise a man had fallen overboard until he had been missing as long as 11 hours. In an email yesterday, Kwai captain Kim Smith said because of the investigation he cannot give too many details surrounding Arorangi man Manuela Fortes fall overboard. However, Smith did say no […]

Rubber ducky coaching crew

Friday 20 May 2011 | Published in Local

Paddling coach Fletcher Melvin and his assistant zoomed up and down the paddling course on their rubber ducky to check paddlers through the 8km time trial course on Wednesday. Here they are pictured racing back to the finish line after offering advice to V1 paddler Vina Manuel. Report and photos, pages 10-11. 11051939

Dont pick on our girl Charlotte

Friday 20 May 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, How dare those two surfers pick on our girl from Rakahanga Charlotte Piho for trying to promote the Cook Islands as a surfing destination! Good on you girl, you have definitely done your homework, you are not just sitting around like these bums who are criticising you. Who cares what they think, lets […]

Do or die for league teams

Friday 20 May 2011 | Published in League

All rugby league semi final games will be played at the BCI Stadium this Saturday starting at 3pm. All games are do or die for teams, with winners to progress to next weekends grand finals and the losers to hang up their boots until next season. The under 13 grade will get the ball rolling […]

Get in quick for netball

Friday 20 May 2011 | Published in Netball

The popular and fun-filled mixed social netball tournament will shoot into action on Friday, May 27 with few spaces left for interested teams. The duration of the tournament will depend on the number of teams that register. Organiser Tex Tangimetua says that depending on the number, the tournament could run between 8 and 12 weeks […]

Man leaves wife and 3 children

Thursday 19 May 2011 | Published in Local

It is not yet known whether an inquest will be held into the death of an Arorangi man, who is presumed drowned after falling overboard from the sailing vessel Kwai. Manuela Fortes, 48 years old this year, was a driver/operator for T & M Heather Ltd. He leaves behind a wife and three children. Fortes […]

3 patients arrive

Thursday 19 May 2011 | Published in Local

Patients from Palmerston Island are receiving medical treatment in Rarotonga after being transported from the northern group island on the police patrol boat Te Kukupa. A 61-year-old man, 15-year-old boy, and six-year-old girl were picked up from Palmerston by Te Kukupa crew, who were in nearby waters searching for an Arorangi man presumed drowned. The […]

Alcohol and speed in fatality

Thursday 19 May 2011 | Published in Local

Alcohol and speed are believed to be contributing factors in a fatal road crash which has left one young Cook Islander dead and another in a critical condition. Both men are believed to be in their early 20s. The head-on collision occurred on the back road at Nikao opposite the airport about 3am yesterday. The […]

Getting great waves is a bonus

Thursday 19 May 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Wed like to add our voices to the discontent regarding the proposition of promoting Rarotonga as a surf destination. As a long time surfer (30 years plus) and residents of Rarotonga for nearly six years, we can attest to the fact that there are great waves to be enjoyed here. However, there is […]

Tax time never ends

Thursday 19 May 2011 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes in with a tax dilemma. TVNZs Close-Up programme mentioned the Rapture, according to some predictions, will happen on their May 21 which will be our Friday May 20 [tomorrow]. Do we pay our monthly VAT and PAYE taxes before that, or do we hold onto it? Surely the Tax Department cant […]

Expecting action at 5-a-side soccer

Thursday 19 May 2011 | Published in Football

The 5- a-side soccer action continues today at the CIFA complex in Matavera. Games kick off at 5.20pm in the mens division with four action-packed games lined up for spectators. Top of the table Black Puta will one up todays games when they face team Who Cares currently 7th on the table so expect a […]