Articles by Utopia Support

Letters: One bad apple in a pack

Monday 26 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

OPINION: Dear Editor, There is not a dog problem on Raro; it is a people problem.

Norman George: Cabinet posts traded like smuggled ivory

Monday 26 August 2019 | Published in Opinion

OPINION: After Sir Thomas Davis’ reign, he was succeeded by Sir Pupuke Robati. When the Democratic Party lost the general election in 1989, the Cook Islands Party won with Sir Geoffrey Henry as Prime Minister. He led for 10 years.

Big wins for Titikaveka and Tupapa as fields dry after rain

Monday 26 August 2019 | Published in Football

Puaikura’s premier men came out strong against Nikao Sokattak during their match-up at Raemaru Park.

Australia and NZ deported crims dealing drugs in Cooks – PM

Monday 26 August 2019 | Published in Politics

The prime minister says the drug trade across the Pacific is being driven by criminals deported from the US, Australia and New Zealand.

Avatiu out to upset Tupapa

Saturday 24 August 2019 | Published in Football

Tupapa Maraerenga will take on Avatiu in the feature premier men’s football match today at Victoria Park.

Te Ipukarea Society: Living by the ocean, science gets real

Saturday 24 August 2019 | Published in Environment

OPINION: There are not enough young people working in the field of science and conservation in the Cook Islands. School students here who do well in their formative school years and look to pursue further studies are typically encouraged into arts, law, or economics.

Letters: Reflection on Pastor Eliu Eliu

Saturday 24 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, It is with great sadness that I heard of the laying to rest of my dear brother ELiu ELiu. Ever since we met during our Masters Degree studies at Avondale College back in 1995, I have had the utmost respect and high regard for this Man of God.

Letters: Ariki v Aronga Mana

Saturday 24 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, You report that Aronga Mana is noted in the constitution; as having holders of subordinate titles under the Ariki.

Kata August 24

Saturday 24 August 2019 | Published in Kata

How can we understand God's infinite love? This is how…

Friday 23 August 2019 | Published in Church Talk

In giving Jesus, God gave himself, says Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Cook Islands Christian church in Avarua.

Letters: Imagine fewer politicians

Friday 23 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

I saw the headline in your paper: ‘Health boss hails the ‘resilience’ of Pa Enua without any doctors’.

Kata August 23

Friday 23 August 2019 | Published in Kata

Puaikura and Nikao face off in football

Thursday 22 August 2019 | Published in Football

Puaikura’s senior women will go head to head with Nikao Sokattak at 5pm today at the Raemaru Park.

Kata August 22

Thursday 22 August 2019 | Published in Kata

Letters: 'Chlorine is a river of no return'

Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, It really saddens me to read in this morning’s newspaper (August 20) that the Ui Ariki or traditional leaders have given their full support to chlorinate our water. I thought they would give chances to their Matakeinanga to get the support.

Letters: 'Chlorine '

Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Chlorine was discovered in 1774 by chemist Karl Scheele; first used for disinfection in 1850, and used to disinfect London’s water supply during its infamous cholera epidemic.

Kata August 21

Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Published in Kata

Letters: As wastewater goes into ocean

Tuesday 20 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, With the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai Project and proposed ocean outfall for Muri septic, the left hand doesn't seem to know what the right is doing.

Fierce rivalry ends in stalemate

Monday 19 August 2019 | Published in Football

Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga faced off on Saturday at the CIFA Complex in Matavera in a high intensity match that ended in a draw.

Norman George: The shakedown of self-governance

Monday 19 August 2019 | Published in Opinion

At the beginning of self-government the New Zealand High Commissioner was the acting Head of State. He assented to all Acts of the Legislature Assembly when passed. He was privy to all Cabinet papers and chaired all the Executive Council meetings.