Articles by Utopia Support

If life gives you lemons …

Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Published in Local

Lewis Tutai and his sister picked a bunch of 13 lemons from his dad’s farm yesterday – and his grin says it all.

Kata Nov 5

Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Published in Kata

Norman George: The plight of Maori medicine and treatment

Monday 4 November 2019 | Published in Opinion

Pause for a moment and ask yourself, how did our ancestors survive when they got sick? Don’t say they never got sick, they did. How were they treated?

Letters: 'Ridiculous decision'

Monday 4 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor How ridiculous! Absolutely atrocious. I’ve always been so proud to call myself a Cook Islander but today I’m extremely disappointed and ashamed. For a country who prides itself on forward thinking we’ve gone back to the dark ages!

Letters: Uproar over same-sex ban

Monday 4 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor Cook Islands Tourism promote values which they say reflect “our unique and modern way of life”, but there’s nothing modern about the decision reported by Cook Islands News, not only to retain old laws about homosexuality, but extend them to women as well.

Dialogue on sustainable oceans

Monday 4 November 2019 | Published in Environment

A discussion on Cook Islands approaches to international engagement to secure sustainable oceans will be held today.

Titikaveka eyes redemption

Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Football

Titikaveka’s premier men will be hoping to redeem themselves when they take on table leaders Tupapa Maraerenga in the Round Cup Football Championship today.

North islands run out of petrol

Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Outer Islands

Northern Group islands are suffering shortages after detention of Taio Shipping boats.

Tamariki talk about tuitui

Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Environment

At the Takitumu preschool this term, the three- and four-year-olds are learning all about seeds.

By George, he is still at it!

Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islands sevens legend George George looks as sharp as ever, even relaxing on the sidelines of the Raro 7s this weekend with old teammates Eric Rush and Semisi Foliaki.

Sisters are doing it for themselves

Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

Throw away the old-fashioned misconceptions, women aren’t the power behind the throne – they are seated on the throne of Raro 7s rugby. From event coordinator Jessie Sword in the back room, to the athletes on the playing field, they are leading the way.

Boss lady at Tauae Bulls

Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

The Tupa family have about 25 people to breakfast and dinner, every day this week. The entire Tauae Bulls team and supporters are staying at their home – just like they have almost every year since Raro 7s started.

From the truck depot …

Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Island General Transport is one of the founding teams of the Sevens Rugby Concept, over 30 years ago.

From the Avatiu training field …

Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

For 30 years, Rugby 7s at home has been part of our club culture at Avatiu Sports Association.

From the Tupapa clubrooms:

Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

After being absent from the International 7s arena for some time, Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers has re-established ourselves in the past five years. We took the cup and plate/bowl in 2017 and again in 2018.

Rugby Union says meitaki maata

Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

Turou turou turou, oro mai oro mai Oro mai ki toku enua, ko Tumu–te–Varovaro

Welcome to Raro 7s!

Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

Aere mai and welcome to Raro Rugby 7s 2019. The tournament is 30 years old this year and makes this event one of the longest running Sevens events in the South Pacific. What a feat and congratulations!

Minister's message on Raro 7s

Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

Kia orana and Turou to all of our 7s fans and families

Turama is to remember our dead with love

Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Church Talk

Sister Elizabeth Browne-Russell from the Catholic Church was 35 when she nearly died in a horror road crash. Now, she writes, she never takes a day for granted.

Kata Nov 1

Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Kata