Articles by Utopia Support

Norman George: The insecurity of government by mood swings

Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Published in Opinion

Oh, my nation of green fields, palm trees, waving in the breeze, with long stretches of white sandy beaches snaking into the distance, with a hinterland of undulating hills and rugged mountains, silently watching, weeping, weary of waiting for changes not yet coming.

'Put kikau broom to minister's backside'

Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The behaviour of government in continuing to merrily mis-govern our people and country, with typically blithe disregard and blatant arrogance, has left a sour taste in the mouths of many. As a result of dismay, desperation and economic survival, many of our people have had little choice but to abandon our tiny paradise for “greener pastures” abroad.

Kata June 25

Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Published in Kata

Bishop: 'Go, and sin no more'

Monday 24 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Kia Orana and praise the name of Jesus! I write to voice the great sadness and grave concern of mine and those of my many community leaders who have approached and humbly requested that I write something to express how upset and angry they are.

Kata June 24

Monday 24 June 2019 | Published in Kata

Te Ipukarea Society: Palming off environmental responsibility

Saturday 22 June 2019 | Published in Environment

Plastic Free July is approaching, and with the Cook Islands cabinet recently banning many single-use plastics, we deal this week with a recent initiative to reduce plastic use in our close neighbour, Samoa.

Letter: Give police and nurses MPs' big pay rises

Saturday 22 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Kia orana editor, When I heard of parliament sitting into the night this month, I said to my wife that the MPs were trying to justify their impending salary rise.

Healer accused of indecency: God wanted me to do job

Saturday 22 June 2019 | Published in National

A faith healer from the Cook Islands says he has been curing sick patients for years with his God-given gifts. But he is now facing a criminal charge of indecent assault.

Kata June 22

Saturday 22 June 2019 | Published in Kata

MPs should donate big pay rises

Friday 21 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I see the Opposition MPs have decided to “collect” their pay rise.

Learning the healer's art

Friday 21 June 2019 | Published in Church Talk

Even simple acts of love – like smiling – can have a powerful influence, writes John Mateara from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Kata June 21

Friday 21 June 2019 | Published in Kata

Promises as open as wide blue sky

Thursday 20 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I see in your newspaper an advertisement from Bluesky, in which they remind people to pay their bills in a timely manner. “Failure to pay your account may affect your credit rating within the Cook Islands,” the ad reads.

Special voyages for hostel opening

Thursday 20 June 2019 | Published in Outer Islands

Government will provide Taio Shipping with a subsidy for two voyages between Avatiu and the Northern Group to coincide with the July 8 opening of the Palmerston House in Rarotonga.

The Queen recognises queens; can't we?

Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Thank you for your thoughtful editorial on Monday the 17th regarding the Elton John movie.

Call for shared portfolios not 7th minister

Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Published in Politics

Distributing portfolios among the six ministers more fairly would be a sensible approach rather than appointing a seventh minister, says the Democratic Party.

Kata June 19

Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Published in Kata

By foot for 3200km, air for 3000km

Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Published in Opinion

Welcome home James!

Solar eclipse advice in its totality

Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In Rarotonga on July 2, the eclipse will be already in progress as the sun rises at 7:17 am and it will end at 8:53 am.

Kata June 18

Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Published in Kata