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Articles by Utopia Support
Bluesky statements 'confusing' says customer
Thursday 2 November 2017 | Published in Local
A frustrated Bluesky customer has lashed out at the telecommunication company’s media statements, saying they have been confusing and misleading.
Cheap roading fix
Thursday 2 November 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
A local wag has come up with an easy solution for filling the potholes that are rapidly proliferating around the island – fill them with purumu! Only trouble is, it would wash out in heavy rain –but then so do ICI’s patch repairs.
Sokattak, Titikaveka set to rumble
Wednesday 1 November 2017 | Published in Football
With the round cup now in its final leg of the race for the U17 men’s division, teams are expected to perform more competently and smarter as they prepare for the knockout stages of the 2017 Rarotonga football competition.
Lifeguards share their vital skills
Wednesday 1 November 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Red Cross Society continues its drive to expand existing and comprehensive First Aid lifesaving courses for local residents through the development of a Cook Islands specific water safety manual and course.
Prayers for cyclone protection
Wednesday 1 November 2017 | Published in Local
Hundreds of people gathered at the National Auditorium on Sunday evening to participate in a service where they prayed for protection for the island and its residents at the start of the cyclone season.
Quiet weekend on the roads for police
Wednesday 1 November 2017 | Published in Local
It was a quiet weekend on the roads of Rarotonga with police called to only one crash, although several drivers had their vehicles seized at police checks.
Company backs country's youth
Wednesday 1 November 2017 | Published in Local
In an effort to support youth development, Polynesian Rental Cars and Bikes are sponsoring this year’s Badminton Cook Islands Tournament.
Our Alanna having great time in China
Wednesday 1 November 2017 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Alanna Smith is ticking boxes off her bucket list during her stay in China for the 69th Miss World pageant.
Refs asked to heed this call
Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Local referees are being called upon to referee at least a semi-final at this year’s Raro Rugby 7’s.
Takairangi take World Cup stage
Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Published in League
The Takairangi clan will have a unique distinction next month as they field a family member in both the men’s and women’s Rugby League World Cups.
Information line hard to reach for some customers
Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
You have to feel sorry for Bluesky in their current predicament following Friday’s fire at the Aroa cell site.
Demo leader ignores electorate numbers issue
Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I’m disappointed that in her first article after my challenge last week for both parties to show leadership and deal with the electorate numbers issue, the leader of the Democratic Party, Tina Browne, chose to ignore that, perhaps hoping it would go away so she can stand for Rakahanga and its 35 voters in the next election.
Deadline day for e-waste disposal
Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Published in Local
It’s deadline time today for island residents who want to make a last minute effort to get rid of electronic waste in an environmentally friendly way that will help the island.
Fume-producing fires continue
Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Published in Local
The ongoing problem of Rarotonga residents burning plastics and other dangerous material has surfaced yet again.
Sevens week on at Tupapa
Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The week of sevens continues today at 12.30 at Tupapa Field, with the U13 Rarotonga primary school/ college sevens tournament.
Bonus prize hooks plenty of keen anglers
Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Published in Local
Twenty boats registered for the club’s monthly fishing comp held last Saturday.
Mobile issues in town sorted – Bluesky
Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Published in Local
Bluesky says customers in the Avarua area should be able to connect to the mobile network again following efforts yesterday to sort out difficulties using the temporary connection set up through Samoa at the weekend.
Raro experience in song and sound
Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Published in Local
A group of final year interactive composition students from Melbourne University was on Rarotonga last week, participating in a programme that immersed them in Cook Islands culture.
Inspired Matavera come back with a vengeance
Monday 30 October 2017 | Published in Football
The Matavera premier men’s team will be happy to have walked away with three points thanks to an inspired second-half performance in which they overturned a two-goal deficit with six goals.
Minister looks a bit down during television interview
Monday 30 October 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Did anyone else notice that Finance minister Brown looked rather crestfallen during a television interview about the government’s plans to pursue a seat on the United Nations?
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