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Articles by Utopia Support
Reaching the other side of bereavement
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Opinion
For everything there is a season. Each significant change brings us to a fork in the road, a new decision point. The question arises: What season is this in my life? A life-changing loss of someone close, as I have experienced in the last year, can turn us inside out. When the last child leaves the home nest, when we retire, develop an illness, make a move, there is a vacancy of the familiar that sooner or later must be filled. A new homecoming beckons on the other side of the emptiness. We are called to reassess, review and revise our life design. If we choose to make this a mindful process, it can lead us to fresh happiness. As author Christina Baldwin says, “Change is the egg of the phoenix.” It is in the human spirit to rise from the ashes over and over. A friend whose husband died recently told me in a tearful phone call, “I need to move. This house is all about ‘us.’ I need to find my way to ‘me.’” People promised me, in the midst of my bereavement, that I would eventually get to the other side. Thankfully, that happened. I find that this cataclysmic change has created a new space in my life. I am aware that like Alice, I can fall into a hole, or venture deeply into trust, taking the necessary time to discern what this season of my life will hold. This is what I have discovered so far. Being is more important than doing. My brother John grew in virtues as he faced his own death. He dived deeply into trust, gratitude, awe and joy. As he let go of doing — driving, working, cr
Time to share unconditional love
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Opinion
It’s a numb, incredulous feeling that almost passes through us when we hear the tragedy of a person passing in an accident.
Full college prizegiving a first
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
Tereora College yesterday held its first-ever full school prizegiving to recognise and reward students for their hard work this year.
Young people take global action
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with environmental and conservation issues of interest to the Cook Islands.
NZ visitors in seawall road smash
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
Shortly after midnight on Thursday police were called to an accident on the seawall road involving three male motorcycle drivers from New Zealand.
Giving visitor leaves for final time
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
The later years of many older people are often filled with the prospect of quiet days, a work-free life, and leisure-filled activities.
Speak up and help to end violence
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
“Break the silence – end the violence” is today’s motto, with activities taking place throughout Rarotonga in a bid to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Nothing to complain about
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Back in the late 1970s I was working for Union CITCO Travel with Tekeu Framhein, Mahana Teotahi, Mere Taruia, Joy Cowan and sometimes with Sonya Kamana in accommodating tourists.
PM launches our week of flowers
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
The prime minister Henry Puna officially announced the opening of the 2017 Te Tiare festival at a ceremony outside the National Auditorium on Thursday.
Top students in speech contest
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES) in partnership with the Tauranga Vananga (Ministry of Cultural Development) will be holding a Rarotonga Schools Tiare Week Maori Speech competition on Monday November 17, under the Dome at the National Auditorium.
Acknowledging God as ultimate power
Friday 24 November 2017 | Published in Church Talk
“Christ the King” is a title of Jesus Christ.
Exercise awareness good to see
Friday 24 November 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It was good to see people using Constitution Park for walking and raising awareness of the need for fitness during the for men’s health campaign that featured in CINews recently.
Auditorium notches up 25 years
Friday 24 November 2017 | Published in Local
Twenty-five years after their opening, the National Auditorium and the Te Puna Korero Complex continue to give back to the Cook Islands community as both celebrate anniversaries today.
Paddle Art show opening tonight
Friday 24 November 2017 | Published in Local
The work of more than 20 Cook Islands and New Zealand artists will go on display at the Beachcomber Pearl Market in Taputapuatea today to celebrate the start of the Vaka Eiva paddling festival.
Resort offers work experience
Friday 24 November 2017 | Published in Local
The Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG), recently extended an offer to local high school students interested in gaining practical work experience during the school holidays.
Bright new art for shelter
Friday 24 November 2017 | Published in Local
Arorangi residents and frequent passers-by would have noticed the newly-painted bus shelter opposite the Edgewater Resort and Spa, but not many might know how the bright new artwork came about.
Vaka Pride contest in seventh round
Friday 24 November 2017 | Published in Local
The Vaka Pride competition is heading to the seventh round of prizes since launching back in 2015 – but this time the contest has changed a little.
U15 set to contest Condor Sevens in New Zealand
Thursday 23 November 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Later this month, the under-15 Cook Islands sevens team will travel to New Zealand to again take part in one of the top age grade competitions in New Zealand, the U-15 Condor Sevens tournament.
U20 tournament shifted to Fiji
Thursday 23 November 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Oceania Rugby has announced that the Oceania Rugby U20 Trophy will be hosted by the Fiji Rugby Union in Lautoka, Fiji.
Rubbish makes a sad sight at Muri beach
Thursday 23 November 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
A post on Rarotonga Community and Beyond’s Facebook page has shown rubbish left behind at Muri beach.
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