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Articles by Utopia Support
Sokattak triumph in football match of the week
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Football
The Puaikura premier men’s football team fell 3-0 to Nikao Sokattak in the Van’s premier men’s match of the week on Saturday at Raemaru Park.
'No panic' during plane engine failure
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Local
A twin-engined Air Rarotonga Embraer Bandeirante with 11 passengers on board suffered an engine failure on departure from Aitutaki last Tuesday evening.
Burial ground's intriguing history
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Local
In the heart of Avarua, in the area commonly referred to as Takamoa, there are three very old and important cemeteries.
Bank launches new Giving Tree appeal
Saturday 3 November 2018 | Published in Local
Christmas is just around the corner, and BSP has launched their 2018 BSP Christmas Giving Tree.
Our Cook Islands 'super' fund is not that super at all...
Saturday 3 November 2018 | Published in Smoke Signals
You have to feel sorry for those long suffering suckers that have money locked up in the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund.
Armistice Day centenary
Saturday 3 November 2018 | Published in Local
A special service to mark the centenary of the armistice that ended World War One and to honour the 500 Cook Islanders who served in World War One, will be held at the cenotaph outside the Ministry of Justice building on Sunday, November 11.
Football heats up
Saturday 3 November 2018 | Published in Football
The Van’s premier men’s Puaikura versus Nikao Sokattak clash at Raemaru Park today promises to be a fast-paced match.
Avarua I, Arorangi claim Quick Rip Sevens
Friday 2 November 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Avarua I and Arorangi claimed the boys and the girls under-13 titles, respectively, in the CIPS U13 Primary Schools and U16 College Quick Rip Sevens Tournament on Tuesday.
Jet gave up on landing twice
Friday 2 November 2018 | Published in Local
An Airport Authority spokesperson has revealed an Air New Zealand jet was forced to abandon two attempted landings before finally touching down at Rarotonga International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
Ratification of PACER put on hold
Friday 2 November 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands ratification of the PACER Plus Agreement is on hold, says deputy prime minister and Finance minister Mark Brown.
Immigration law changes progress
Friday 2 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Progress towards legislative changes to the Immigration law continues with near-final consultations to be facilitated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) on proposals for Immigration legislation and regulations over the next month.
Trump better off on another planet - Puna
Friday 2 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna says if he could eject US president Donald Trump to another planet, he would.
Avatiu tackles Titikaveka in crunch football match
Thursday 1 November 2018 | Published in Football
The Avatiu senior women’s soccer team will look to improve their position in the Round Cup Competition standings this afternoon when they play Titikaveka at 5pm match at the CIFA Complex. The pressure will be mounting on Titikaveka, who will need to come away with at least a point from this fixture if they want to keep pace with the Tupapa outfit.
Te Mato Vai project 'off the rails'
Thursday 1 November 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Well, well. The Emperor has no clothes!
Te Tikaanga
Thursday 1 November 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana e te Etita. Me ka tika iakoe kia tuku atu i toku manako ki roto i taau nuti pepa i te pau atu i te reta a Ata Piakura i tata i te Varaire ra 19 o Okotopa no runga i toku papa ruau a John Salmon Taripo.
China's social credit system
Thursday 1 November 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I refer to Alan Clarkson-Dodd’s letter of October 11 headed, “China’s planned ‘Social Credit’ system prompts warning”, in which he maliciously attacked China’s Social Credit system liked by some 80 per cent Chinese to discredit China.
Wright-Koteka new High Commissioner
Thursday 1 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka will be the Cook Islands’ next High Commissioner to New Zealand.
Manihiki remembers Martin
Thursday 1 November 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
This week communities of Manihiki people across the Pacific have been remembering an event that forever changed their atoll and their lives.
Jet landing delay draws crowd
Thursday 1 November 2018 | Published in Local
Low cloud forced an Air New Zealand jet to abort its landing at Rarotonga International Airport yesterday afternoon.
Round 12 of football kicks off
Wednesday 31 October 2018 | Published in Football
The 2018 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition will start with the Round 12 games at CIFA complex in Matavera today.
