Articles by Utopia Support

Kata September 19

Thursday 19 September 2019 | Published in Kata

Prepare to board!

Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Published in Local

Royal New Zealand Navy patrol vessel Otago has boarded a number of fishing boats found to be breaching tuna catch limits in the high seas around the Cook Islands and the south-west Pacific.

Letters - Child abuse: We should take a good hard look at ourselves

Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, The recent comments regarding Ngaakitai Taria Pureariki and the sometimes vitriolic language used against him and what transpired once again shows how blinkered we are.

Letters: Enough hand-wringing talk

Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, Amidst the handwringing pleas for understanding and even forgiveness, the legal process has very much taken a back seat. Ngaakitai Taria was convicted by a jury of the manslaughter of his grandson. He beat him to death. He was sentenced to jail.

Cooks curves triumph

Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Published in National

Cook Islands beauty Mariana Taia has won Miss South Pacific Plus, a unique pageant celebrating curvaceous Pacific women with a strong mission statement of self-love, self-worth and self-confidence.

Kata September 18

Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Published in Kata

Letters: Taxing junk food

Tuesday 17 September 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

The world has become a monopoly ruled by big business where for example a can of coke is cheaper than a bottle of water.

Letters: Self-discovery is the answer to vacant Ariki titles

Tuesday 17 September 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, At the recent Ui Ariki conference, with re-elected Kaumaiti Nui president Tou Ariki said the longstanding vacant Ariki titles were to be discussed.

Kata September 17

Tuesday 17 September 2019 | Published in Kata

Slippery like an Eel

Monday 16 September 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

Hosts the Panthers were the favourites to win the semi-final matchup of the one-round competition after a convincing 22-6 drubbing of the Eels in the round games.

Men's football resumes after a 3-week break

Monday 16 September 2019 | Published in Football

The Rarotonga football round cup competition gets back underway today with the round two U17 men’s catch up matches.

Norman George: Boards to combat drugs, dereliction and boredom

Monday 16 September 2019 | Published in Opinion

Four months ago, our country was exposed to a large number of critical problems: from the growing use of methamphetamine or “P”, to the need for rest homes for the elderly, to the need for psychiatric professionals to treat drug addicts and dementia sufferers. Add the lack of doctors for the outer islands, and we were ready to press the ejector seat and parachute down to safety.

Letters: Food security threat

Monday 16 September 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, Te Ipukarea Society president Teina McKenzie has proposed Pacific Islands leaders to support a 10-year moratorium on Seabed Mineral Mining (“Call to secure health of shared ocean”, August 13), asking them to prioritise communities’ health and recognise values beyond economic gain.

Letters: Obesity: Taxing bad stuff does work

Monday 16 September 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, Dr Robyn Toomath, specialist in non-communicable diseases and obesity, has written several books on obesity.

Sea and Earth Advocate (SEA) Camp

Saturday 14 September 2019 | Published in Environment

Last month Te Ipukarea Society hosted a two-day Sea and Earth Advocate (SEA) Camp focused on inspiring more young people to consider a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Cooks clean-up

Saturday 14 September 2019 | Published in Environment

Hundreds of locals, tourists and even visiting footballers joined together to Clean Up the Cook Islands yesterday. Some companies and government agencies gave their staff time of work to help with the clean-up. Environment Service senior officer Moana Tetauru said if past years were an indicator, the clean-up could have gathered up as much as five tonnes of garbage.

The Lord is my Light in the darkest of clouds

Friday 13 September 2019 | Published in Church Talk

The people of God can never expect an easy path through life, writes John Mateara from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Cooks prime minister pays tribute to Tongan leader 'Akilisi Pohiva

Friday 13 September 2019 | Published in National

Henry Puna has issued a statement honouring the late Prime Minister of Tonga, who died this week in Auckland, aged 78. It is with a deep sense of sadness that we hear of the passing of Tongan Prime Minister Right Honourable ‘Akilisi Pohiva in Auckland this week.

Friday the 13th, lucky for some in Cook Islands

Friday 13 September 2019 | Published in National

For years, Friday the 13th has been seen as the unluckiest date in the calendar. Some people will spend their efforts avoiding breaking any superstitions such as walking under a ladder, crossing a black cat, or breaking a mirror.

Operation to clean up coast

Friday 13 September 2019 | Published in Environment

Beaches and waterways will be under attack today from an army of volunteer environmentalists.