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Articles by Utopia Support
Official opening for store
Wednesday 12 April 2017 | Published in Local
CITC’s new-look Kavera Central Store was officially opened on Monday afternoon.
Power of prayer keeps cyclones away, says RAC head
Wednesday 12 April 2017 | Published in Local
Since the Religious Advisory Council’s thanksgiving services began back in 2005, there have been no major problems with tropical cyclones on Rarotonga, says RAC chairman Tevai Matapo.
“Democratic Party – inactive and ineffective.”
Wednesday 12 April 2017 | Published in Politics
That was the provocative and hard-hitting title of a presentation given by lawyer Mark Short on the first day of the annual Demo conference at the Takuvaine AOG Hall on Monday.
Footy fest receives boosts from sponsors
Tuesday 11 April 2017 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Football Association this week will be launching the exciting, all new Kia Orana Youth Football Festival – a programme designed to target, support, and to develop young future upcoming local football prospects.
Partnerships for greater connectivity
Tuesday 11 April 2017 | Published in Opinion
These are exciting times that demonstrate that the Pacific has come of age in harnessing the opportunities provided by telecommunications.
Police should be out checking the traffic on Sundays, too
Tuesday 11 April 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“On Sunday around lunchtime I saw a dark blue Toyota car and a motor bike having a race down the straight part of road near Matavera church and the rugby club,” a smoke signaller says.
Green courthouse steps fooled plenty of people
Tuesday 11 April 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Firstly, congratulations on your April Fools Day prank of “greening-up” the stairs to the Courthouse, because you actually had some fools believing it! The giveaway for me was the shocking green colour of the stairs, as only a four-year old pre-schooler playing with his colouring-in book would come up with a horrible green. I would have thought a subtle grey would have been nice.
Nicholas decision seems good news
Tuesday 11 April 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The announcement that Albert Nicholas will step down from his seat as a Demo who switched sides in order to stand as a CIP candidate, is good news.
Rutaki fundraiser tonight
Tuesday 11 April 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Rutaki will begin raising money today to build a much-needed assembly hall.
Demo election on Wednesday
Tuesday 11 April 2017 | Published in Local
The three-day Cook Islands Democratic Party conference began at the AOG Hall in Takuvaine yesterday – with the news media excluded.
Close battles in final round of mixed Touch
Monday 10 April 2017 | Published in Touch Rugby
The Bluesky Mixed Touch Competition final rounds of games last week saw some thrilling matches between teams in race for a top-four finish.
Horror crash shatters pair's lives
Monday 10 April 2017 | Published in Local
As Florida Hosking Pori and her daughter Courtney waited patiently on a motorbike at a Matavera side road for traffic to pass, an oncoming speeding car smashed head-on into them – their bike ending up crushed under the front of the vehicle.
Why do MPs escape punishment?
Monday 10 April 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The police are being very present on the roads fining the young on the way to school for not wearing helmets.
Irresponsible parents earn online rebuke
Monday 10 April 2017 | Published in Local
An injured child who was unsupervised at the Punanga Nui playground sparked a discussion surrounding the freedom of children on Rarotonga.
Amuri wins big in Te Vaka O Ru competition
Monday 10 April 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Amuri made a double scoop in the Te Vaka O Ru (TVOR) competition which is mirrored on Rarotonga’s successful Vaka Pride competition for Aitutaki.
Red Cross water safety manual
Monday 10 April 2017 | Published in Local
Positive feedback at a water safety training consultation meeting this week has constructively contributed towards the development of a water safety training manual that is relevant and suitable to be delivered in the context of Cook Islands ocean and lagoon conditions.
Mobile network up with the best
Saturday 8 April 2017 | Published in Hot on the Rock
During the Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA) 21st AGM and Tradeshow 2017 opening night on Monday, Huawei announced its partnership with the local operator.
Thoughts on the return home
Saturday 8 April 2017 | Published in Opinion
It’s been eight years this month since I came home. Eight years since I made the big move and left my urban setting with all its trappings and made my voyage home to the Cook Islands.
Power can't hold a candle to this nut
Saturday 8 April 2017 | Published in Local
The celebration of Earth Hour last month prompted Climate Change director Ana Tiraa to take a look at how people lit their homes before the arrival of electricity in the Cook Islands.
Seaweed tarnishes our crown's allure
Saturday 8 April 2017 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environmental matters of interest to the Cook Islands.
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