Articles by Utopia Support

Big wave surfer vanishes off Waimea

Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Regional

WAIALUA – Surfers worldwide have acknowledged the likely death of a celebrated Hawai‘i big-wave surfer who went missing on Oahu’s North Shore late last month.

Kuki visit teaches important lessons

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

Years 1 to 6 students of Takitumu School were highly excited to have “Kuki” the Bank of the Cook Islands mascot and friends visit their school this week for a follow-up visit to their “Jubilee Jump Start” programme which was launched last month.

Language has power to hurt or heal

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

Have you ever been growled at, and felt worthless, shamed or embarrassed as a result?

Humpbacks: the future

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

Recovery to 2014 – IWC In 2014 IWC undertook a detailed assessment of the population trends of the Oceania sub-population, from which they excluded the east Australian sub-stock E1 (IWC 2014 Annex H). See Figure 4 for a graphical summary of the assessment.

Government once again under siege

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

Well, things have been heating up recently and a furore has erupted concerning the publication of the contents of a draft legal opinion by Dr Alex Frame concerning Cook Islands government spending.

Paddles display stunning artwork

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

Vaka Eiva paddles have been splashed with the stunning colours, carvings and designs of diversity in this year’s Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 Paddle Art Exhibition.

Childcare centre already in demand

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

A newly-established childcare facility opened its doors to the public for the first time in Upper Tupapa last Monday.

Swimming lessons beat the heat

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

Season for giving here again

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

With Christmas just around the corner, the busy organising team from Christmas Box Cook Islands is getting geared up for another season of giving.

It's time to walk the talk, PM

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, On Monday November 9, your paper quoted Prime Minister Henry Puna speaking in Paris at UNESCO saying, "Our cultural heritage is centuries of calendars for fishing and planting, traditional navigation, using our ocean and environment to signal our weather...these are the things that have made our country what it is and are still in use today.”

Wonderful win brings great joy

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

Miss Cook Islands, Natalia Short was presented with the keys to her brand new sparkling blue Suzuki Celerio at the Islander Hotel on Wednesday night

So where does all the money go?

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor I am hoping someone can answer some questions I have about Esther Honey.

Elevated risk of cyclone in Southern Cook Islands

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

There is an elevated risk of tropical cyclones occurring in the Southern Cook Islands this season and a highly elevated risk for the Northern Cook Islands and French Polynesia.

Intensive logging persists in PNG

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Regional

PORT MORESBY – Papua New Guinea’s government has indicated it will allow intensive logging under the pretext of agricultural development to continue.

NFP says military still dominates Fiji

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Regional

SUVA – The opposition National Federation Party says the resignation of Fiji’s the Police Commissioner shows that military rule remains supreme in Fiji.

Rugby World Cup opens up for Pacific teams

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Regional

PACIFIC – Up to four Pacific rugby nations could potentially feature at the next World Cup following the announcement of a revamped qualifying process.

Fiji military officer denied bail

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Regional

SUVA – A Fiji military officer, Pita Matairavula, charged with sexual assault of a prison escapee has been denied bail a second time.

Refugee children turn to Facebook

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Regional

YAREN – Refugee and asylum seeker children on Nauru have started a clandestine campaign to get off the island, launching a Facebook page they hope will give them a face globally.

Esther Honey gets the boot

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

The future of the Esther Honey Foundation is not looking sweet, with the government refusing to renew the lease of their Nikao veterinary clinic.

Cook Islands soccer wins jersey award

Friday 13 November 2015 | Published in Football

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has been awarded a prestigious award from the Bund der Trikotsammler Society based in Germany for the jersey of the month for August, 2015.