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Articles by Utopia Support
More need to achieve complete honesty
Friday 18 November 2016 | Published in Opinion
IF THERE’S a lesson to be learned from the costly, high profile Teina Bishop court cases it is this; the government has to pay more attention when the public makes rumblings of discontent because people’s concerns aren’t unfounded.
Uni team to present 'white spots' findings
Friday 18 November 2016 | Published in Local
A TEAM from the Otago University Pharmacy School is expected to arrive in Rarotonga tomorrow to present research on the effectiveness and treatment for “white spots’’ a fungal infection.
Justices reserve decision on Bishop
Friday 18 November 2016 | Published in Local
FORMER politician Teina Bishop will have to wait until next month to find out if his appeal against his conviction and sentence on corruption charges has been overturned.
NZ strongman film aims to inspire Pasifika youth
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – A new film about a New Zealand-born Samoan strongman is aimed at inspiring Pasifika youth to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals.
Call for army to take control
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Regional
NEW CALEDONIA – A New Caledonian anti-independence party has called for the French army to be deployed to contain the lawlessness south of Noumea where gunmen have repeatedly attacked road users and blocked the main road.
Vulnerable islands appeal to Trump
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Regional
Bainimarama invites climate change sceptic to Fiji
Stakes are high for Titikaveka vs Takuvaine
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Football
Titikaveka Football Club is set to host Takuvaine for their Round 13 match-up this evening, kicking off with the BSP Under-14 boys’ collision at 4.30pm.
Why not fly the US flag?
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
FLYING FLAGS. TO the writer about the removal of US flags - who I believe is a Kiwi, has PR and very lucky to live here in the Cook Islands - why not fly the US flag?
Ban PM from travelling until Muri is clean
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
IT DISGUSTS me that this country's prime minister has yet again decided to globetrot tens of thousands of kilometres to Northern Africa to preach about how this country's surrounding oceans, which equate to roughly half the size of Russia, requires some Tender Loving Care.
Show us you really are leaders
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
IT APPEARS obvious to many, that for far too long our country's elected leaders have intentionally overused and misused the words "responsibility, transparency and accountability", in their attempts to Convince the public that they do in fact, embrace these sentiments, in governing our country.
Tereora College art auction
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Local
BERGMAN’S Gallery is hosting an art exhibition today to showcase the artistic talents of Tereora College’s senior students.
Hundreds to join in green Clean-up Day
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Local
HUNDREDS of students across the Cook Islands will participate in the 2016 BSP Go Green Annual Clean Up tomorrow. They will join thousands more across the Pacific in clean-up activities.
Free bus for BPW anniversary guests
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS Business and Professional Women’s Association (BPW) 25th Birthday Dinner at Tamarind House on Saturday, November 19, will be a milestone for the association.
Price decreases for Rarotonga's fuel
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Local
MOTORISTS and industry will be pleased with a four cent per litre decrease in the maximum prices for petrol, a five cent per litre decrease for diesel and an 11 cent per kg cut in LPG.
Bishop's appeal to finish today
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Local
FORMER Marine Resources minister Teina Bishop’s appeal is expected to come to end today at the Cook Islands Court of Appeal.
Pressure is on as football enters final rounds
Wednesday 16 November 2016 | Published in Football
THE RAROTONGA Round Football Cup is nearing its final rounds and teams are all set to give a mighty surge for a better finish in the competition.
Cost is freight-ening!
Wednesday 16 November 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
NOW THAT WE have more than adequate shipping service to the outer islands with the arrival of Taio Shipping’s extra boat and also the barge, one would expect a cheaper freight service.
Our community mourns JK
Wednesday 16 November 2016 | Published in Local
HE WAS affectionately known to all simply as “JK,” but the passing of John Kenning on Monday night has left a huge hole in the Cook Islands community.
Big boost to quest for Pacific pageant title
Wednesday 16 November 2016 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands representative to the Miss Pacific Islands pageant, Tepaeru Toka, has a lot of support and encouragement from families and friends in the Cook Islands and, most importantly, Aitutaki.
The Burglary Murder: Trial and verdict
Wednesday 16 November 2016 | Published in Opinion
THE ACCUSED was charged with murder and, alternatively, manslaughter. In other words, if the killing was intentional then it is murder, but if it was the result of an unlawful act, then it is manslaughter. Both charges carry life imprisonment as a penalty.
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