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Articles by Utopia Support
Thrilling game spoilt by spectator problems
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Last weekend my family and I attended the Rugby League Games held at the Avatiu Swamp to watch the Premier game between the Avatiu Eelz and the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles clubs I have to admit it was one of the best games I have watched so far this season and thumbs-up go to both teams for displaying an exciting and thrilling game for all to watch. A couple of scuffles here and there, but the action still went to the 80th minute.
Leave race out of fishing debate
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Can people please just focus on issues, instead of dragging race into it? Our father (Kelvin Passfield, a white Australian/papa’a) has dedicated much of the past 30 years of his working life to the Cook Islands.
What policemen do when they retire
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Opinion
Judge Justice Dame Judith Potter returned to New Zealand last week.
Cook Islands dig deep for cyclone relief
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
Cyclone Winston recovery efforts on the island nation of Fiji have received a $100,000 boost from the people of the Cook Islands.
Careless driving brings $750 fine
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
A woman has been fined $750 after appearing in the High Court on a charge of careless driving causing bodily harm.
Food festival to raise funds for further development of college
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
Tereora College is holding a food festival on April 8 to raise funds for the development of the national school.
Opening big day for defence force
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
It was a significant day for both the New Zealand Defence Force and the Cook Islands Police Service on Wednesday morning on Rarotonga, as the official opening and blessing ceremony of two new homes for New Zealand Navy personnel was held in Nikao.
Hot idea leads to export venture
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
It’s difficult to imagine that there’s anyone on Rarotonga who doesn’t know Jack Cooper.
New gear boosts surgical ward
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
Rarotonga Hospital’s surgical ward team received a boost this week when they were given new high tech lighting systems and electrical beds for both operating theatres.
Busy weekend for church as Easter activity continues
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
Easter is a busy time for many people in the Cook Islands as they join the rest of the world to celebrate one of the greatest religious festivals in the Christian church. It is a celebrative holiday when Christians mark the end of Lent and to celebrate Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead. Cook Islands Catholic Bishop Paul Donoghue said activity at churches around the island began on Thursday night when mass was celebrated. “In the Catholic tradition, priests celebrate mass every day of their lives except on Good Friday to honour a request of Christ. After the mass, he said people had continued praying until midnight. “On Good Friday at 3.00 pm, considered the likely hour that Jesus died, another service was held. This had two main parts – reading the account of the Passion from one of the gospels and then every person attending was invited to come forward and venerate the cross. “This acknowledges that our sinfulness and wrongdoings have contributed in some way to Jesus having to die on the cross. It is an acknowledgment of our appreciation of the love God had in saving us on the cross,” he said. Today, Holy Saturday, Bishop Donoghue said Catholics would gather to mark the moment when Christ rose from the dead. “The Easter candle is lit, symbolising that light has triumphed over darkness. Then the moment of resurrection is recalled by the singing of the solemn Easter Alleluias. Church bells inside and outside of the church are rung to express the Christian joy in Christ, who was thought to be dead, but who is alive and with us.” For Catholics, a busy long weekend will end with Sunday mass tomorrow, with the emphasis on the risen Jesus meeting a group of women and his disciples. - Atasa Moceituba
New rubbish bins will boost recycling efforts
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
Following the success of this month’s Operation Namu clean-up, the Rotary Club of Rarotonga plans to donate sets of rubbish bins to help keep Avarua town centre clean and tidy.
Meal with a difference at Shrimp Hut
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Shrimp Hut has become a popular hot spot for anyone who looking for something different to eat at the Punanga Nui Market.
Norman's back and he's ready to take on PM
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Politics
Veteran politician and lawyer Norman George plans to stand for parliament in the 2018 General Elections.
Bishop to Puna: 'Don't sign fishing agreement'
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
The new opposition parliamentary leader is warning prime minister Henry Puna not to sign the European Union purse seining agreement, because he’s confident of getting enough support in Parliament to reject it.
Rutaki pupils raise funds for Fiji schools
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
Apii Rutaki raised some money on their mufti day to help rehabilitat Fijian schools that were badly destroyed during Cyclone Winston.
A holiday on Raro, with extra discounts
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“I was observing some travel agents at the Punanga Nui market on Saturday and noticed how they expect to get discounts or freebies from the vendors,” a smoke signaller says.
Penrhyn issues have been sorted
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In response to the letter to the editor from Pou Vaeau published in CI News on March 21, I would like to comment that the consultation issues highlighted by Mr Vaeau have been dealt with by Pastor Morris, who is the Merchant of Paradise director for shipping, and a representative of the people of Penryhn in the Merchant of Paradise Group.
Keep Good Friday holy
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am writing to support the letter from “Alleluhia” headed, “Good Friday wrong day for music and gaiety.”
Purse seine petitioners still misled
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
May I respond to Kelvin Passfield’s diatribe of March 21, headed, “Facts show there was no ‘intercept’ of discussion” by saying, there he goes, misleading the public yet again!
Peu Tamataora Akanoanoa te Ra Mateanga o te Atu
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Te tangi nei au i toku au taeake, ivi, kiko e te toto e inga nei me kore e aru nei i teia angaanga e raveia nei i te au mataiti i te ra tikai i mate ei to tatou Akaora i runga i te tatauro.
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