Articles by Utopia Support

Kata - May 16, 2011

Monday 16 May 2011 | Published in Kata

Netballers run for travel funds

Monday 16 May 2011 | Published in Netball

National netballers combined extra training with fundraising on Saturday when the squad ran around the island to raise funds for their trip to the Pacific Series in Papua New Guinea next month. The squad was joined by supporters on the run around the island and was met by enthusiastic netball mama supporters in Titikaveka, Puaikura […]

Netball semis start this week

Monday 16 May 2011 | Published in Netball

The semi finals of the club netball season start on Wednesday with the open 1 and 2 grade games. Knockout games last week in all grades were between teams placed 3rd and 5th while teams placed 4th and 6th faced off. Winners of the 3rd and 5th knockout games will meet teams ranked 2nd at […]

$1000 in prizes for environment week

Saturday 14 May 2011 | Published in Environment

Performing and visual art is being used to deliver the message for this years national environment week, with $1000 in prizes up for grabs. Wetlands for healthy islands is the theme for both the environment week and Lagoon Day this year. Performing art shows and art competitions are being organised by the National Environment Services […]

Controversy in Pukapuka

Saturday 14 May 2011 | Published in Local

Controversy surrounding the June 7 by-election is driving a rift between the Democratic Party and its Pukapuka-Nassau branch. A group of 25 people in Pukapuka and Nassau, headed by Pukapuka-based Democratic Party chairman Rukuaro Marukore, has lodged a petition against the Democratic Partys candidate selection. The Democratic Party has confirmed that Vai Peua as its […]

Brakes fail

Saturday 14 May 2011 | Published in Local

Rarotongas golf course had a temporary obstacle at the sixth hole tee yesterday when a 12-tonne truck crashed through bush and on to the green after its brakes failed. No one was injured in the Nikao accident, which happened just before 11am. Police and the Rarotonga Fire Service were called to the scene, to secure […]

The class of 71

Saturday 14 May 2011 | Published in Features

Room 9 of Nikao Side School, taken in 1971. The teacher is Mr Terry Lambert. 11042985

French singer to perform in Rarotonga

Saturday 14 May 2011 | Published in Features

Alliance Franaise (AF) has organised for New Zealand-based French singer Franck Monnet to perform two concerts on Rarotonga this month. On May 20 at 5pm, Monnet will be at Le Bon Vivant, playing alongside local jazz duo The Trigger Fish (drummer Mo Newport and singer Kura Happ). The following evening at 6 oclock, he will […]

New subeditor ex www.stuff.co.nz

Saturday 14 May 2011 | Published in Features

Why not? Ann Aitken Worth thought when considering a chance to live and work in the Cook Islands. Aitken Worth (29), has joined the Cook Islands News as subeditor. She moved to Rarotonga two weeks ago from Wellington in New Zealand and says despite the recent rain Cook Islands weather has been an improvement. Aitken […]

Justice system like a coin

Saturday 14 May 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am responding to the letter Justice must be served published on Tuesday, May 10. Yvonne, her partner and young family have to live with the stigma for the rest of their lives. You are correct, the judge should have used his/her noodle and shown compassion and given her a grace period, but […]

Genealogy claims rejected

Saturday 14 May 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In answer to Yolande Brownes letter of April 10, you said that you have seen words twinked out and wording changed or written over. We did not work in the land court registry for you to point fingers at the whole Te Pa Atua Kino family. For your information, Makea Te Pa Atua […]

Id be very careful

Saturday 14 May 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would be very careful if I was Norman George relying on NZ Parliamentary rules. The system relies on members applying for leave from their party whips because of the pairing system. It also requires members who absent themselves from the House to seek leave from the speaker. In the past NZ MPs […]

Scrap the purse seine fishing idea

Saturday 14 May 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Those like Tongareva MP Wilkie Rasmussen who oppose any form of purse seine fishing in our waters should be commended. Similar to the outlawed drift net fishing, purse seine fishing is extremely destructive. Sweeping up every living sea creature in its path tuna, sharks, turtles, birds, other fish species this type of fishing […]

Kata - May 14, 2011

Saturday 14 May 2011 | Published in Kata

Fight for first league finals spot

Saturday 14 May 2011 | Published in League

The islands top two rugby league teams will go head to head today at BCI Stadium in the playoff round of the competition. The Avatiu Eels, who finished at the top of the table, will face the biggest improvers of the season the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles. Both sides will field grunty and hard hitting forwards […]

Baa baa islands

Saturday 14 May 2011 | Published in Smoke Signals

Unless Im mistaken, those fluffy animals look very much like a ewe and her lambs looking across a windswept, treeless coastline, thousands of kilometres from our tropical beaches. A great photo, but will it entice people to visit the Cook Islands? The Travelzoo advert appeared on the home page of the Los Angeles Times website […]

From stress to rest in my job

Friday 13 May 2011 | Published in Church Talk

Stress is something people have to grapple with on a daily basis. Some people are able to handle it well and others not so well. And one of the prevalent causes of stress can be found in our jobs. The truth is, people often let their jobs and their careers stress them out, but thats […]

Matutu mama!

Friday 13 May 2011 | Published in Local

Local athlete Mona Henderson enjoys a pint of Matutu beer at the midway point of Wednesdays inaugural Matutu Mile fun run. Story and photos, pages 10-11. 11051202

New visas for Kiwi visitors

Friday 13 May 2011 | Published in Local

Cabinet has approved a new immigration policy for New Zealand citizens. Whereas most overseas visitors are entitled to a 30-day visa, New Zealand citizens can stay in the Cook Islands for a period of three months. Kiwi retirees are entitled to a 12-month visa. New Zealand citizens are entitled to come here for three months […]

No safe haven for drugs

Friday 13 May 2011 | Published in Local

Police minister Henry Puna yesterday applauded Cook Islands police for their arrest of 13 people allegedly involved in the importation and distribution of class A and C drugs. He said he was told the details of the year-long operation shortly after he was sworn into office, but kept them quiet. The matter was kept very […]