Articles by Utopia Support

Children skipping school for funerals

Monday 10 June 2019 | Published in Local

Cooks kids are falling behind in school, taking time out to attend week-long wakes for distant relatives across the Pacific.

Ban on plastic bags

Monday 10 June 2019 | Published in National

Single-use plastics harm the economy, human health and the environment, officials agree. Their prohibition will reduce the non-biodegradable waste entering the landfill.

Mauke coaching course a success

Saturday 8 June 2019 | Published in Football

Two members of the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) technical department were in Mauke last week to deliver a youth certificate coaching course.

Historic sites with 'dark past' left to moulder

Saturday 8 June 2019 | Published in National

AN UNEXPECTED row has broken out over whether churches and marae should be preserved as heritage places.

Kata June 7

Friday 7 June 2019 | Published in Kata

Kata June 6

Friday 7 June 2019 | Published in Kata

Kata June 5

Friday 7 June 2019 | Published in Kata

Kata June 1

Friday 7 June 2019 | Published in Kata

'Extradite Nicholas to face music'

Friday 7 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I was stunned by the revelation that not only is Albert Nicholas’ arrest warrant still a serious jurisdictional legal matter, but that New Zealand authorities have had to formally apply to our Police Commissioner and Ministry of Justice to have Nicholas extradited back to face their Courts.

Nations team up to target criminals

Friday 7 June 2019 | Published in National

Prime minister Henry Puna spoke of the dual roles of national immigration services, addressing the Pacific Immigration Development Community.

Politicians: Any pay rise undeserved

Thursday 6 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I don’t blame the growing public disgust and outrage over government’s plan to consider increasing the pays and perks for members of parliament.

League legend shares glory

Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Published in Local

Rau Nga was a pivot of play in Cook Islands rugby league – but not on the field.

'Starting an airline like jumping off a cliff'

Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Published in Local

COOK ISLANDS aviation stalwart Ewan Smith has spent his life getting Cook Islanders airborne – whether as pilots or air travellers – and it’s to them he has dedicated his Queen’s Birthday honour.

Barge to be sold

Tuesday 4 June 2019 | Published in Local

It is understood Cook Islands only barge, the 46-metre Layar Mas, is currently in the process of being sold to a buyer from the Bahamas.

PM will 'do it my way' on Consulate issue

Tuesday 4 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I note the recent decision by government to establish a committee of senior officials for the purpose of reviewing the operations of the Cook Islands Consulate in Auckland. This committee will be chaired by the chief executive of the PM’s Office.

Roads and toilets not good enough

Saturday 1 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, We have just returned from our eighth trip to Rarotonga since 2004. We have always had a great time and enjoyed meeting people, especially the locals. We have recommended Rarotonga to everyone.

Time to poll opinion on political reform

Saturday 1 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I commend Cook Islands News for taking the initiative to run its recent opinion poll. Very timely and I do hope polls of this nature continue in future.

Arrest warrant for Nicholas still active

Saturday 1 June 2019 | Published in National

New Zealand Police have confirmed that an arrest warrant for Cook Islands politician Albert Nicholas is still alive and the Avatiu member of parliament will be arrested when he enters that country.

Make 35 days compulsory

Saturday 1 June 2019 | Published in Opinion

Before touching on the riveting subject of the proposed MPs’ pay rise, I wish to refer to events arising for the moment which I shall refer to as “under currents”.

Cooks to host regional immigration meeting

Saturday 1 June 2019 | Published in National

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) will next week host the annual regional meeting of the Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC).