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Articles by Utopia Support
Football qualifiers to go on
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Published in Football
The OFC Champions League Qualifiers will go ahead with the opening round despite the recent heavy downpours in Rarotonga.
Why we need birds (far more than they need us)
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Published in Environment
This article is adapted from a Birdlife International article by Jessica Law. Te Ipukarea Society is the Birdlife partner for the Cook Islands.
Cookies in World Youth Day in Panama
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Published in Local
Twelve youth members from the Cook Islands Saint Joseph's Cathedral Avarua parish are currently in Panama attending the 15th International World Youth Day celebrations.
Red Cross youth reach new heights
Friday 25 January 2019 | Published in Local
Red Cross youth will be in for another day of fun humanitarian focused learning today to wrap up this week’s Red Cross Youth Summer Break Social day activities.
Confidence high among qualifying rivals
Friday 25 January 2019 | Published in Football
The champion clubs from Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga arrived on Wednesday and have begun their preparations for the OFC Champions league qualifiers, kicking off tomorrow at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Going greener for tourists
Friday 25 January 2019 | Published in Environment
Muri Beach Club Hotel is going greener by introducing a range of new environmentally friendly toiletries for its guests.
Are threats cause of betrayal?
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The question that has to be addressed is whether Te-Hani Brown was threatened by the CIP government and pressured into betraying her voters.
Govt fans flames of division
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Published in Opinion
With the success of the Democratic Party in Ivirua, there is no question that changes are in the air!
Explorer interest in seabed minerals
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Published in Environment
Seabed Minerals Commissioner, Paul Lynch, has confirmed that there are industries who have shown their interest to explore the Cook Islands seabed and see if it is commercially viable.
Brothers show the way to save
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Published in Local
Saving every year is an initiative that Cook Island brothers Robert and Ronald George have put their minds to with a passion.
Aitutaki makes waves on Shipwrecked
Wednesday 16 January 2019 | Published in Outer Islands
Britain’s Channel 4 reality show Shipwrecked will feature Aitutaki after being filmed on the island last year.
MOP plan no longer favoured by China?
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Merchant of Paradise (MOP) leader Tim Tepaki's letter in CINews’ Saturday issue was strange in criticising me rather than debating the relevant issues I raised. I laughed after reading his reply, and really had no intention of replying, but I realised that my reply is not just for Tepaki’s benefit, but also for those, who like me, wish he’d stop flogging his dead horse!
Poem to pay tribute to Aunty Mii
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Published in Opinion
The following poem was composed by Terea Mataiapo, Paul Raui Allsworth for his Aunty Mii, Te Maeu O Te Rangi Teikamata Ariki, OBE otherwise known as Mii Pokoati O’Bryan in celebration of her 90th birthday last November.
Areas reserved for minerals exploration
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Published in Politics
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Minerals and Natural Resources, Mark Brown together with the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), are pleased to advise that the Deputy Prime Minister has reserved areas in the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (CI EEZ) exclusively for CIIC Seabed Resources Limited (CIICSR).
Law change proposed for expat workers
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Published in Local
Proposed new immigration laws aim to prevent problems currently experienced with employment agreements for some foreign nationals in the Cook Islands. Immigration investigations have exposed cases where foreign workers have been employed without written employment agreements containing agreed terms and conditions.
TIS intern following her passion
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Environment
My name is Jessie Tepora Nicholson. I am a descendent of the Pirangi and Apaina bloodlines from Arorangi and Ivirua, Mangaia, respectively, through my mama and papa.
Letter-writer advised to get his 'ghosts' exorcised
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, May I suggest to the ghosts occupying Papa Williams and using him to write their ghost stories, making him look bizarre-plus, that they stop it! If they don’t, I will get the Bishop to perform an exorcism on Papa!
Funeral marks end of era for Robati family
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Local
Lady Tereapii Pupuke Robati (nee Pittman) was laid to rest at Nukupere, Ngatangiia yesterday morning, surrounded by her children, family and friends.
Local foods the focus of island's newest cafe
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Local
Having been open for around a month, Makete Café, located at the old Tarani’s hut at the Punanga Nui market, is one of the Rock’s newest eateries.
Six detectives on Rakahanga
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Politics
A team of six detectives will conduct an investigation into the Rakahanga campaign in last year’s general election.