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Articles by Utopia Support
'Special place, special people' not quite so apt
Friday 10 February 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Since when did we turn into Samoa...charging people five dollars to go to the waterfall is disgraceful,” a smoke signaller says.
OPM job still hasn't been advertised
Friday 10 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It has been almost eight weeks since Liz Wright-Koteka tendered her resignation as the Chief of Staff for the Prime Minister’s Office.
How about this then, minister?
Friday 10 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Environment minister… Oh no, that’s right, he is also the Agriculture minister and he is too busy testing the latest weed killer to care about the environment.
Land should go back to people
Friday 10 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I just can’t get past the headlines of a local man harassing two young females for not paying a road toll of five dollars, which is even more wrong in the first place.
Why you should expect the best
Friday 10 February 2017 | Published in Church Talk
Does it not feel good that you made it into 2017? If you’re feeling that way, that’s a good start to talking about ‘expecting the best’ in your life.
Moeroa eyes double dream
Friday 10 February 2017 | Published in League
TEPAI Moeroa is ready to pick up a shot put again in pursuit of Olympic gold, but not before recommitting to Parramatta’s rebuild for another few seasons.
Unforgettable battle of a legend
Friday 10 February 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Joost van der Westhuizen’s death marked the passing of a rugby icon but, apart from his rugby exploits, he won renewed respect for his fight against Motor Neuron Disease (MND).
Fishermen rescued by cruise ship
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Published in Regional
TONGA – Four marine search and rescue operations have saved 20 people in Tonga in recent days, while one life was lost.
In court for damaging St Mary
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Published in Regional
SAMOA – A man accused of stealing a statue of the Virgin Mary from inside a church in Samoa and damaging it in the process has appeared in court.
Confiscated tabua to be repatriated
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Published in Regional
FIJI – New Zealand’s Department of Conservation will repatriate to Fiji more than 100 cultural items from the country which have been seized over the past 15 years.
Medical marijuana access eased
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – Seriously ill patients in New Zealand seeking medicinal cannabis to ease their symptoms will no longer have to take their cause right the way to the top, but access to the drugs will remain tightly controlled.
South Island lakes showing signs of stress
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – A veteran water quality campaigner says even deep, clean South Island lakes such as Lake Wanaka are showing signs of stress.
Hitchhiking backpacker dumped and ripped off by motorist
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – Before arriving in New Zealand a German backpacker never expected a hitchhiking experience could turn so horribly wrong.
PACIFIC BRIEFS 9/2/2017
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Published in Regional
SEVERE weather across the pacific PACIFIC –Wet weather is now causing strife in several Pacific nations.
Online views about falls road incident
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Published in Local
WERE THE TOURISTS IN THE WRONG, NEITHER WRONG or ANGRY MAN WRONG TOURISTS IN THE WRONG Olly Rere: Well they did mention seeing a sign. There was obviously something written in English on it that they ignored like they mentioned the angry man said. He also said it was a third time that day. I’d be pissed off too. Terry Rangi: Why is this front page news? Cook Islands News you have a responsibility to provide a balanced report. Was the other person interviewed to get his version of events? Here we have two visitors who ignored a no entry sign and are confronted by a security guard who’s holding a machete. If he was in security uniform armed with a gun would that have been more acceptable? (Abridged) NEITHER WRONG Leon Winton: I think these two tourists being smart arses. I would have stopped and pay $5. Angel Lopez-Moreno: I know the vast majority of the people of Rarotonga are so kind and tolerant of us tourists. I visited there for the first time last year and I was pleasantly surprised at all the beautiful and sweet people of Rarotonga. We did not meet one rude person. Not sure what sort of issue that angry person was experiencing but we should all be mindful of the signs ... Six Samuel: Oh snap! What was he thinking, both parties were wrong, tourists didn’t obey the sign and the guy well he was an idiot. Better put a steel gate there instead of barrels. Lux Vaeau Fakiki: Why not charge the tourists to see the waterfall? You get charged to see everything overseas. But I don’t agree with them been aggressive towards the tourist tho. Davina Hosking Ashford: Both parties are to blame. Some tourists need to respect the sign (if any in view). Local resident should have explained and not gone all native on the tourist. Sad for both parties. Janette Olliver: Ah actually, they said they drove around a sign that said they weren’t supposed to be up there and the machete thing, how many people have them on their bikes anyway, especially out country side, heaps! People shouldn’t be so aggressive but seriously, would they ignore such signs in Russia? Doubt it. Jamie Lee: Tourists should’ve respected the sign and just turned away then. They come from NZ so they know like any other toll roads they should know - No pay, no pass. Simple as that. Don’t agree with the behaviour of the man though, but understand the frustration. Christina John: Wow both parties are in the wrong. Eaa oki te riri. Apologise smile and let that be that. ANGRY MAN WRONG Alex Kimi: A minority of people forget that these visitors are tourists - actual people pouring money into the local economy. And before they leave they want to visit Wigmore’s Waterfall. Now all they will probably remember from this is an idiot who spoiled their holiday - for 5 bucks. Tangi Paia: How embarrassing to the people of Raro, with the actions of one immature individual. It’s not like there is another exit out of the waterfall you could have approached the couple when they came back down ... This individual needs to be dealt with by the village elders. Lu Iotua: That is disgusting. Whatever reasons you have for barricading the road to the waterfall ... nothing justifies that behavior. Shame on you. Henri Veiao: If that was me I’ll run him over with my car then place my $5 on his forehead. Stupid idiot why charge people should ask for donations if it’s to improve the roads area. Tuua Ngatokoa: OMG.... someone’s personal safety was compromised! That’s the issue here! Not the sign, not the road conditions, not the $5, not the waterfall visit. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, the idea that some idiot with a machete displaying a threatening behaviour and physically intimidating is JUST NOT RIGHT! Memry Brenda La’akulu: Yes there were signs, but he had no right to treat them like that. Maria Ngere: Omg … this is shocking and such an embarrassment to himself and to our people.
Catch criminals not schoolkids!
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It is baffling to watch the police spend so much time on the road in broad daylight preying on innocent school students trying to charge them $100 for not wearing a helmet.
Get on the beat to drop PCs' pounds
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am a strong supporter of our police force but, lately, I am wondering if they think it is a 9am to 5 pm job only, as I never see them out patrolling and policing much at night.
Nice car Madam Secretary
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Maybe the Secretary of Health driving around in a fancy car paid for by taxpayers is not the best way to show that the ministry’s budget is not enough.
NRL's transfer list for 2017
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Published in League
All the confirmed player moves and retirements for the Telstra Premiership ahead of the 2017 NRL season.
Heavy rain warning remains for Fiji
Wednesday 8 February 2017 | Published in Regional
FIJI – A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji and people around the country have been put on alert for further extensive flooding.
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