Articles by Utopia Support

Is it a bird, it is a vaka? No, it's a Cooks star!

Friday 4 October 2019 | Published in Weather

Wendy Evans says a nautical theme might be appropriate in the contest for Cook Islands to name a star, as we have been navigating by the stars for centuries.

Kata October 4

Friday 4 October 2019 | Published in Kata

Avatiu faces Puaikura in senior football clash

Thursday 3 October 2019 | Published in Football

Avatiu and Puaikura will face off in yet another midweek match up this week.

Letters: Support for sacked environmentalist not surprising

Thursday 3 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It was no great surprise reading in last Saturday's Cook Islands News issue, that seven of the eight Street Poll participants unequivocally supported our very own home-grown environmental champion Jacqui Evans.

Must win for Puaikura U17

Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Published in Football

The under-17 men’s competition kicks off their seventh-round fixture at 4.45pm today at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Letters: Absentee foundation keeps seeking donations

Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Esther Honey Foundation ceased operating in the Cook Islands at the end of 2017 after being given a very generous grace period of two years by Government to find an alternative location.

Kata October 2

Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Published in Kata

Junior football Competition

Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Published in Football

All the lower age group football matches for the round will be held today due to the primary school athletics event day.

Kata October 1

Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Published in Kata

Panthers maul Eels

Monday 30 September 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

Tupapa were tryless in the weekend’s grand final, yet the sure boot of Viiga Rupena gave Avatiu Eels a kicking.

Looking for love in all the Rarotongan places

Monday 30 September 2019 | Published in Local

It’s not an easy path to find love, especially when you’re getting on a bit.

Tensions grow in premier men's 1-1 draw

Monday 30 September 2019 | Published in Football

Matavera-Ngatangiia and Puaikura put on a thrilled for the premier men’s match of the weekend.

Norman George: We all have a role in averting the agony and pain of crime against children

Monday 30 September 2019 | Published in Opinion

Nothing is more painful and tormenting than violent crimes against children. God’s greatest creation, humankind, begins with children.

Letters: Be guided by mining companies' abuse of neighbours

Monday 30 September 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, Look at other indigenous countries who have allowed mining into their areas before you buy the mining company promises of vast amount of money and jobs for locals.

Kata Sept 30

Monday 30 September 2019 | Published in Kata

Football's Puaikura still under pressure

Saturday 28 September 2019 | Published in Football

Puaikura and Matavera-Ngatangiia will kick off their second encounter this season, at the Takitumu school field today.

A meaty job on the cutting edge

Saturday 28 September 2019 | Published in Local

History repeats this week for Teremoana Ngu, whose Mangaian father left the Cook Islands to work in a New Zealand freezerworks in the 80s.

Master artist carves letters after his name

Saturday 28 September 2019 | Published in Local

New graduate Mike Tavioni says anyone can do anything, as long as they admits to not knowing it all and are humble enough to ask for help.

Young people speak up on climate change

Saturday 28 September 2019 | Published in Environment

All eyes are on youth this week as millions of people across the globe carried out strikes to protest against climate change.

Evans: Why I was replaced

Saturday 28 September 2019 | Published in Environment

Jacqui Evans has spoken out about why the Prime Minister dismissed her from her role as head of the Marae Moana marine reserve.