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Articles by Utopia Support
All Blacks out to continue Bledisloe reign
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
JUST as George Gregan shouted "four more years, boys" as the Wallabies side knocked New Zealand out of the 2003 World Cup, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has declared he does not plan to lose grip of the Bledisloe Cup until he steps away at the end of 2019.
Simple solution for courthouse steps problem
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“RE THE STEPS to the Ministry of Justice building, if there was justice in this world we would have painted the concrete steps with non-slip paint proven to work effectively on swimming pool surounds for less time, effort and money,” a smoke signaller says. “Now we are waiting for tiles to come from where, China?
Need for more care with Maori spelling
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
WHILE IT'S good that more and more stories and articles appearing in tourism newspapers and magazines in this country are starting to truly reflect the Maori culture of this land, it would be even better if a bit more care was also shown for the spelling and translation of certain names, places and objects.
Avatiu is ready to take on Takuvaine
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
The 2016 Round Cup Football Competition will continue today with teams set to play their opening matches of the season.
It's a really rocky road to Wigmore's waterfall
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
WORDS OF CAUTION
Prayer should be a two-way conversation
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Opinion
THE SACRED texts of many faiths tell us that prayer is conversation with God. This implies that it goes both ways.
Finance minister in PACER talks
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Politics
TRADE ministers from the 16 countries of the Pacific Forum including the Cook Islands met in Christchurch on Thursday to discuss regional trade issues including the PACER Plus negotiations.
PM installed as Chancellor in USP event
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Politics
PRIME Minister Henry Puna was in Fiji this week attending the University of the South Pacific’s (USP) graduation ceremony.
Confident Puaikura are ready to take on Nikao in season opener
Friday 26 August 2016 | Published in Football
The opening premier men’s match for 2016 Round Cup Championship title will see pre-season tournament champs Puaikura taking on Nikao Sokattak at the Raemaru Park this afternoon.
Key stats ahead of second Bledisloe test
Friday 26 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
HERE ARE all the key stats ahead of the second test between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Wellington tonight.
Part of the charm
Friday 26 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“GUESS WHAT, VISITORS like us just as we are,” a smoke signaller says.
Some lessons on developing the 'Sheraton'
Friday 26 August 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
MAY I respond to the letter by “Share-a-ton of Junk” printed on August 22 and headed “A five-star mistake,” by saying with a name like that, this ghost writer of yours must be a “Sheraton Junkie.”
Waste disposal tax could solve big problem
Friday 26 August 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
RE THE story about motor vehicle wrecks on Rarotonga in the CI News dated August 25, 2016.
Science and the book of Genesis
Friday 26 August 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Occasionally you read headlines in the media such as, “Scientists admit Genesis is ‘close to the truth’.
Puaikura set to host openers
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Published in Football
PUAIKURA is set to host the first lot of midweek matches in the Rarotonga Round Cup Competition today as they take on Nikao Sokattak at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Three pointers on All Blacks versus Wallabies
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
Three things you need to know about the All Blacks team to face the Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on Friday night (CI time).
Drag racers rebuked
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“THREE VISITORS HAVING drag races on their scooters down by the wharf on Sunday, got a sound telling off – and not from a local, but from another, older visitor who was outraged that any visitor would come here and behave like that,” a smoke signaller says.
Aitutaki hospital does excellent job too
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
REGARDING my recent stay at Aitutaki Hospital. I have been in the Cook Islands for almost 15 years and like many, have occasionally written letters to the editor complaining about this or that.
Rude employees do businesses a diservice
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I HAVE seen some complaints in the smoke signals column in CI News regarding the customer service given by some businesses around Rarotonga to tourists and locals alike.
Silence greets TIS data request
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
OVER FIVE months ago Te Ipukarea Society wrote to the Secretary of the Ministry for Marine Resources, asking for some data.
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