Articles by Utopia Support

Lucky car winner plans to donate it

Wednesday 6 April 2011 | Published in National

Winning a brand new car still seems like a dream for Tereora College English teacher Paula Smith. Smith was drawn as the winner of the CITC car promotion drawn Monday but it wasn’t until she turned up to school on Tuesday that she found out she had won. “One of my students was saying miss, […]

10 schools gather for soccer tourney

Wednesday 6 April 2011 | Published in Football

The Primary School One Day Soccer Tournament will take place tomorrow (Thursday) for Grades 4, 5 and 6 students at the Cook Islands Football Association complex in Matavera. The Rarotonga primary school teams that will fight it out for the 2011 honour will be Papaaroa, Te Uki Ou, Avarua, Takitumu, Avatea, Imanuela Akatemia, St Joseph’s, […]

Parliament to sit on April 15

Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in Local

Clerk of Parliament Nga Valoa confirms Parliament will sit on April 15 at 10am. Two bills are ready to be presented into parliament – the Appropriation Amendment and the Insurance Amendment bills. Before leaving for Noumea, Prime minister Henry Puna told CINews that it was necessary to return the sitting of parliament to April 15 […]

New plan for sports facilities

Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in Local

Sports assets can be best managed by sports codes, according to Minister of Sport and of Cook Islands Investment Corporation Mark Brown. During discussions with the Cook Islands Sports and National Federation in January, Brown made a suggestion as minister of CIIC that he wanted to look at establishing a management board to oversee the […]

Audit director cleared

Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in Local

Director of Audit Paul Allsworth has been cleared of any criminal offence following a police investigation into a complaint made in July last year. The complaint was laid by former financial secretary Sholan Ivaiti who accused Allsworth of criminal misconduct, copying his letter of complaint to the then members of cabinet and local media. Ivaiti’s […]

Kata - April 5, 2011

Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in Kata

Brawl at league goes to judiciary

Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in League

A rugby league judicial panel will hand down punishment for a number of players and club officials today after Saturday’s ugly brawl at Raemaru Park. The fighting saw two referees hospitalised after being assaulted at the end of the game between the Bears and Sea Eagles. Arorangi Bears premier grade captain Augustine Heather and Arorangi […]

Netball selection process starts

Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in Netball

The national netball selection week programme will begin on April 18 and culminates in the selection of the national netball team to play in the Pacific Netball Series in Papua New Guinea from June 7 to 9. National head coach Marg Foster has a ‘selection’ programme arranged and players who wish to attend this programme […]

National Optimist champs in Aitutaki

Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in National

Twenty-five junior sailors will take to the Aitutaki lagoon tomorrow for the start of the 2011 Cook Islands National Optimist Sailing Championships. The national regatta will be held outside Motu Akaiami and will be contested by junior sailors from Manihiki, Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Sailors will head out from Ootu beach to Akaiami where Mama Ruru […]

'Bring it on' – in Aitutaki

Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in National

Planning to visit Aitutaki for Easter weekend? Why not enter a team for the biggest volleyball event in the country – the Aitutaki 4×4 Easter volleyball tournament sponsored by Cook Islands News. In fact, a challenge has been issued to volleyball lovers on Rarotonga to head over to Aitutaki and challenge the locals there for […]

Bonefishery - Questions and Answers

Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in National

What do I need to do to purchase a Visitors Lagoon Fishing Permit for Aitutaki? Fill out an application form. Show identification for verification purposes. Pay for the ‘permit type’ you choose. Who is required to carry a permit? All non-Cook Islanders. What are the prices for permits? 1 day $10 1 week $50 2 […]

New bonefishery creates livelihoods

Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in National

The Ministry of Marine Resources is announcing the official launch of its bonefisheries in Aitutaki and Manuae, following months of research, preparation and consultation with stakeholders. While Sir Frederick Goodwin’s signature marked the establishment of the fishery last October, MMR designated the time between then and now a ‘grace period’. That period has lapsed, and […]

Bonefishery officially launched

Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in National

The launch date for the sale of Visitors Lagoon Fishing Permits was officiated at the Aitutaki Island Council Chambers yesterday by Minister of Marine Resources Teina Bishop and Aitutaki mayor John Baxter. “This is a very promising venture and I am glad that the Ministry of Marine Resources has been working with the Bonefish Management […]

Jetty and cruising alliance will grow industry by 30% in 2013

Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in National

With the Arorangi jetty to be finished mid 2012 and the South Pacific Cruising Alliance (SPCA) about to be officially formed, the country’s fledgling cruise liner industry is expected to grow. Aitutaki businessman and Ports Authority board member Mike Henry says by late 2012 or early 2013, results will be seen and cruise liner passenger […]

Rugby gear pulled from sale

Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in National

A range of ‘national pride’ supporters apparel by Fiji based sports manufacturer Matai Sports was removed from sale at Vonnia’s Store yesterday after allegations of plagiarism and breach of copyright. Turtles Sportswear claim the design and graphics on the clothing are plagiarised from designs Turtles did for the official rugby jersey of the national team, […]

4 new sponsors for U15 soccer champs

Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in Football

The Cook Islands Football Association is delighted to announce the partnership of four businesses – Air Rarotonga, CITC Coca Cola, Sava Ltd and Budget Rent a Car – for the upcoming CIFA U15 Boys/U16 Girls Youth National Championship 2011. The partners were hosted by Cook Islands Football to a luncheon at Tamarind House on Friday […]

BTIB still pursues Taakoka Villas

Monday 4 April 2011 | Published in Local

The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) is still trying to prepare a case against Taakoka Island Villas Ltd (TIVL), a business it alleges is operating as an unregistered foreign enterprise. Chief Justice Tom Weston ruled last year that a BTIB warrant to search Rarotonga Realty premises for TIVL financial statements was illegal. He also […]

Little luck

Monday 4 April 2011 | Published in Local

Ature (yellow tail mackerel) are not quite running in big numbers yet but there’s been plenty of activity and excitement at Avatiu harbour as eager anglers gather in numbers at the harbour waiting for the fish to arrive. Over the last two weeks or so people have been gathering at the harbour for the tasty […]

Referee injured in fight after game

Monday 4 April 2011 | Published in Local

The referee of Saturday’s rugby league game between the Bears and Sea Eagles had to be taken to hospital after he was assaulted by two Bears supporters after the game. According to the weekend police report, the assault occurred immediately after the game ended when the referee left the field. The assistant referee of the […]

'I felt violated'

Monday 4 April 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I have thought long and hard about writing this letter to the editor and how the message would be received. I went out with my friends for a few drinks at various bars, namely Hideaway where I know the staff well enough and enjoy the great atmosphere, and Trader Jacks where I can […]