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Articles by Utopia Support
Column provokes plenty of reaction
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
To all those who corresponded to my thought-provoking opinion piece, “When is a Cook Islander not a Cook Islander?” and for those ordinary rikiriki and iti tangata who talked with me about this in your homes, offices, in the bank, at the beach, Vaianas, the shops, CITC, on the road, on my way home, emails and social media, blogs online and phone calls to my home, a big meitaki.
These products will be the real thing...
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Island’s based vendors set to depart for what’s touted as the biggest Pacific festival in the hemisphere, met last week at the Business Trade and Investment Board office to discuss preparations for the event
Catholic women host special day of prayer
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Each year on the first Thursday in March, Cook Islands Women’s Christian Church groups throughout the country join a worldwide movement of Christian women to observe a day of prayer.
Programme ends in the south
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Council of Women’s Violence Against Women (VAW) coordinator Taputukura Mariri and Justice of the Peace Teva Simiona have completed a one-month advocacy programme in the Southern Group islands.
Gender equality steps up in the Cook Islands
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has witnessed some important improvements in the rights of women and girls and their participation more equally in the development and growth of the nation over the last 50 years. Comparing with global gender indicators, the Cook Islands has been tracking above average in education and health services to women.
Bank makes security high priority
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) country manager David Street says the bank is taking all necessary action to protect its customers.
Opposition claims 'patronising'
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Opposition claims that the government was on a time and money-wasting exercise doing northern group fisheries consultations this week is insulting to the people of the Pae Tokerau, says Finance minister Mark Brown.
Call to ditch fishing petition
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Up to 100 Manihikians have apparently called for government to withdraw the anti-purse seining petition from Parliament by government.
Too many children overweight, says Glassie
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
About 43 per cent of the nation’s children are overweight.
Another chance to see photo show
Friday 4 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Cultural Development’s Historical Photographic Exhibition opening yesterday was such a big success that it will remain open longer today, to give more people the opportunity to see it.
Spinning a yarn on Pukapuka...
Friday 4 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I would like to congratulate Prime Minister Henry Puna, Minister of Finance Mark Brown and Mr Ben Ponia for a job well done in getting the people of Pukapuka to change their minds and agree to the Government’s proposal to allow the Spanish fleet of “super seiners” to fish in our waters.
How to be wealthy, powerful and influential, like Solomon
Friday 4 March 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Solomon was the son of King David by Bathsheba. He became king of Israel after David his father. The Bible says none was his equal before and after him, His wealth of wisdom, baffled the ancient world, that Kings and Queens, and dignitaries from the world over would flock in to hear and see for themselves the glory, fame and wealth of King Solomon.
Artist's bid to curb violence
Friday 4 March 2016 | Published in Local
Samoan artist and designer Talia Pau will be on Rarotonga this Sunday for the One Million Stars to End Violence project.
Rent a plate and help protect the island
Friday 4 March 2016 | Published in Local
In a bid to help protect the island’s environment, a new fundraising effort has begun at the Muri Night market.
Gift shop has something for all
Friday 4 March 2016 | Published in Local
It’s no simple matter choosing the most perfect gift for family and friends back home when you are a visitor to the Cook Islands.
Donation brightens students' smiles
Friday 4 March 2016 | Published in Local
A LARGE amount of dental equipment is being donated to schools around the Cook Islands.
Simple secrets lift meals up a notch
Friday 4 March 2016 | Published in Local
Day one of the “Cook like a Boss” course run by the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute held a successful launch on Tuesday night, with a full class of 12 students.
Fishing consultation process 'flawed'
Friday 4 March 2016 | Published in Local
The absence of an independent observer on prime minister Henry Puna’s latest journey to the northern islands this week makes the government’s consultations flawed, says Te Ipukarea Society director Kelvin Passfield.
Voluntary departure 'meaningless'
Friday 4 March 2016 | Published in Local
Convicted basher Afeleti Iona taking the option of leaving the country voluntarily should have been rejected by authorities here, because it makes a mockery of the country’s immigration system, says a legal adviser to the victim’s family.
Former star Hodges picks his top players
Thursday 3 March 2016 | Published in League
Every year in the NRL we see young players burst onto the scene and stars of the game take their performances to new heights. Here are the six players I believe will have a major impact on the Telstra Premiership in 2016.
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