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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
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Articles by Utopia Support
'Birthday girl' still a beauty at 84
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Published in Local
She was born to prominent parents.Her mother Teremoana Makea a paramount chief, father Charles Brown (Tiki Paraoni) an astute businessman. So it was destined that Meremaraea Wilma would lead a charmed life. Tall, graceful and elegant Meremaraea was an outstanding beauty of her time and at 84 years old, this evergreen Cook Islands woman is still striking.
Modern Maori Quartet wows the mamas
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Published in Local
The smooth melodies and good looks of the Modern Maori Quartet were no match for local mamas. One merry mature fan even tried to undress a member of the band on stage. The New Zealand performers have been entertaining local crowds this week, and became a quintet when they were joined by original member Matu Ngaropo
Time to come clean on the 'One China' policy
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Reading about another deal with the Chinese, signed by our Prime Minister, all smiles with nodding agreement to the “One China” policy troubles me deeply.
Surfer mauled by shark
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Published in Regional
BALLINA – A surfer has undergone surgery at a Gold Coast Hospital after he was mauled by a shark off Australia’s NSW far north coast.
Four girls rowing a pink boat across the Pacific
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Published in Regional
APIA – Four British women, who are on a world record breaking mission to row across the Pacific, left Samoa this week on the last leg of their epic trip, heading to Cairns in northern Queensland.
Economic disadvantage affecting achievement
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Published in Regional
AUCKLAND – Financial pressures are being blamed for New Zealand Pasifika students’ stagnant achievement at universities and colleges.
Nations to get seats on World Rugby Council
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Published in Regional
PACIFIC – Fiji, Samoa and Tonga are to get seats on an expanded World Rugby Council in what’s been called the biggest positive step in Pacific rugby ever.
Frame opinion raises questions
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Published in Politics
THE HIGH profile Dr Alex Frame legal opinion that government has been trying to keep under wraps examines limits on unauthorised spending and exposes government’s flawed thinking on its own financial laws.
Violence on streets of Lae
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Published in Regional
LAE – Police in Papua New Guinea’s second largest city Lae remain on alert after a mass protest against foreigners left one person dead and several others injured.
Groenewald resignation a 'set back'
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Published in Regional
WELLINGTON – The sudden resignation of Fiji’s police commissioner has sparked concern around the region.
Thank you, Aitutaki
Wednesday 11 November 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, A sincere meitaki maata to the people of Aitutaki.
Frame opinion and freedom of expression
Wednesday 11 November 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I listened with interest to CITV on Monday evening where some institution calling itself the Pacific Freedom Foundation was reported as taking Government to task about its gagging injunction of Dr Frame’s draft legal opinion, as just that very morning I had been discussing with you the extraordinary implications of this whole affair for freedom of expression.
Sevens brawl highlights violence problem
Wednesday 11 November 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Last week the Cook Islands hosted the International Rugby Sevens, described as one of the great ruby seven tournaments in the South Pacific.
Avatiu MP faces difficult decisions
Wednesday 11 November 2015 | Published in Opinion
A week can be a long time in politics.
Miss Pacific a pageant 'no-show'
Wednesday 11 November 2015 | Published in Local
Miss Pacific, Samoa’s Latafale Auva’a, will be a “no-show” at the Miss Pacific Pageant to be held on Rarotonga next month.
CPA acting head visits
Wednesday 11 November 2015 | Published in Local
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s acting Secretary-General Joe Omorodion visited the Cook Islands last week to see how national parliamentary services could be strengthened.
Marae Moana plan struggles to stay afloat
Wednesday 11 November 2015 | Published in Environment
Prime Minister Henry Puna is struggling to keep his dream of a massive marine park afloat, with only incremental progress made on the project since it was announced over three years ago.
Culture under Audit investigation
Wednesday 11 November 2015 | Published in Politics
The Ministry of Cultural Development has come under the scrutiny of the Audit office after a complaint was lodged alleging the misuse of public funds in the lead up to and during Te Maeva Nui 50.
Pago Pago may become a 'ghost town'
Wednesday 11 November 2015 | Published in Regional
PAGO PAGO – Businesses in American Samoa are feeling the effects of the United States’ ban on purse seine fishing vessels, as boats cancel their offloading stop at Pago Pago.
Australia under fire over offshore detention
Wednesday 11 November 2015 | Published in Regional
GENEVA – Australia has come under global fire for its boat turnback and offshore detention policies at a UN Human Rights Council performance review in Geneva.
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