Articles by Utopia Support

Avatiu eyes an upset in football

Thursday 31 October 2019 | Published in Football

Though Nikao lag on the head-to-head scorecard this year, they go into this week’s encounters as favourites.

Letters: USP teacher training gives back to locals

Thursday 31 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Thanks USP for offering this option.

Letters: The ants know everything!

Thursday 31 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Like the majority of Cook Islanders didn't predict this would happen!

Kata October 31

Thursday 31 October 2019 | Published in Kata

Letter: 'No future for pearl farmers'

Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, On Thursday, October 10, I and other current and former Manihikian pearl farmers as well as the retail/wholesale stakeholders attended a Pearl Industry Forum. The Forum was jointly held by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR), at the Sinai Hall.

Two former Cook Islands police officers honoured

Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Published in Local

Two former police officers were honoured during a special presentation held at the Cook Islands Consulate in Manukau, Auckland this week.

Plans for a 'rumbling' start to White Ribbon campaign

Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Published in Local

Cook Islands Police will launch the global movement of men and boys working together to end male violence against women and girls next month.

Police's real-life backline

Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

You won’t find Tupi Rubena on the frontline of policing but you may just see her out on the backline of a Police rugby team.

Football: Tupapa in the lead

Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Published in Football

Tupapa Maraerenga took the lead in the Vans premier men’s championship after taking down Nikao Sokattak in last week's feature match at Victoria Park on Saturday.

Norman George: Around town and the islands

Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Published in Opinion

The Cook Islands Christian Church’s National Conference was held in Atiu. Hundreds descended on the island.

Letters: Ban dangerous use of plant sprays

Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, I am writing to ask that the Department of Agriculture ban the abhorrent use of pesticides and herbicides by market growers in Rarotonga.

Letters: Doctors and healers alike bring insight

Sunday 27 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, I had the pleasure of meeting Barbara O'Neill for the first time earlier this year (“Banned healer breaks silence to protest her innocence”, Oct 22) and communicated with her after that to bring her back again in September this year.

Letters: Restructuring consulate

Sunday 27 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

What we need here in New Zealand for our Cook Islands families is a strong social service with qualified and passionate people who are able to assist and support in all areas whether it be health, housing, work and income, police.

Keep calm and go birdwatching

Sunday 27 October 2019 | Published in Environment

It’s that time of year again for the Bird of the Year Competition!

Ask yourself, is my home strong enough to weather the storms?

Friday 25 October 2019 | Published in Church Talk

The parable of the man who build his house upon the sand is particularly pertinent to Cook Islands as hurricane season nears, writes John Mateara, from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Letters: Clutching at straws

Friday 25 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, Government’s obvious United Nations aspirations leading to loss of New Zealand citizenship for all Cook Islanders here and abroad ... for what real and tangible benefits?

Kata October 25

Friday 25 October 2019 | Published in Kata

Matavera to host Avatiu in midweek football clashes

Thursday 24 October 2019 | Published in Football

The Matavera field is the venue to be at today and tomorrow to catch some good football action between Matavera-Ngatangiia an Avatiu.

Letters: Meitaki ma'ata to Te Are Manu for caring for our furry companions

Thursday 24 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, It was a proverbial dark and stormy night when we heard a pitiful mewling. There under the hibiscus bush near the back door was a bedraggled kitten.

Opinion: Taking Mum back to Raro in 2002

Thursday 24 October 2019 | Published in Opinion

My first visit to Raro will be her last.