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Articles by Utopia Support
PPP 'Plan B' outed
Wednesday 24 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I’ve been wondering who hacked my computer last week and downloaded files before crashing it, and now I know it’s your smoke signaler who said “Tim’s got in wrong”, in a piece published in CINews on October 19.
Time for justice the old-fashioned way?
Wednesday 24 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am frankly surprised at the inability of the Cook Islands to solve the problem of youth crime and more importantly, that of repeat offenders.
Pa Enua development plan a 'game-changer', says Tepaki
Wednesday 24 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Firstly, may I apologise to writer John David for simply glossing over his letter of October 9 headed “Another perspective on land”, and for responding as I did in saying he had lost the plot.
Understanding Marae Moana
Wednesday 24 October 2018 | Published in Environment
Surveys commissioned by the team managing Marae Moana reveal that little is known within the Cook Islands community about the marine park covering our whole ocean - what it is, what it means, and why it matters. Respondents under the age of 17 were more aware than all other age groups, reflecting the success of school visits and sessions at Lagoon Day.
Fantastic turnout for holiday football fun
Tuesday 23 October 2018 | Published in Football
During the recent school holidays, CIFA’s Just Play and technical teams hosted a morning of football fun with more than 120 children.
Tupapa beats Nikao in thriller
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Football
Host Tupapa Maraerenga premier men’s side has extended its lead on the points table after beating Nikao Sokattak 3-2 in a thrilling match at Victoria Park on Saturday.
New ideas for Northern Group waste
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
A new initiative is underway to look at options and discuss ideas to manage waste in the Northern Group. Hilary Boyes, Waste Management Co-ordinator at ICI, on assignment with Volunteer Services Abroad, and Yitiri Akama, Project Engineer (support person) will travel with the barge leaving this weekend for the islands of Palmerston, Nassau, Pukapuka, Manihiki, Rakahanga and Penrhyn.
Tupapa ready for Sokattak
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Football
A thrilling premier men’s game is expected to be played at Victoria Park today between host Tupapa Maraerenga and Nikao Sokattak.
Drain work will help protect road
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Environment
A maintenance crew was busy for most of Thursday, working to clear a blocked drain on the rocky bank leading down to the lagoon.
MP 'honours list' proposed
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Politics
The new Association of Retired MPs (RMP) wants to establish an honour’s list of all past members from the former Executive Council, the Legislative Assembly and parliament.
Ex-MPs unhappy with treatment
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Politics
The new Association of Retired MPs (RMP) is unhappy at the way in which former MPs and a former Queen’s Representative were treated at the opening of parliament at the National Auditorium last month.
Influences of adoption on ariki system
Friday 19 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, May I through your column make comments on an article in your CINews dated Saturday October 13, regarding the unveiling of Dame Margaret Makea Karika’s headstone.
Punanga Nui offers Christmas gift ideas
Friday 19 October 2018 | Published in Local
Last Saturday morning I made my weekly visit to Punanga Nui market in downtown Avarua.
Thanksgiving service set for end of month
Friday 19 October 2018 | Published in Local
The combined prayer service held annually before the start of the cyclone season in the Cook Islands will take place at the National Auditorium on October 28.
Puaikura takes on Avatiu in big clash
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Published in Football
Avatiu will battle Puaikura in an interesting clash today at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Health not making Aunty very happy
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Aunty is not happy, aunty is having problems with the health system, if they are not walking the talk they are giving her and the other elders the short end of the stick.
Love the govt's sense of humour
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, One thing we can all agree on is that we have a government with a sense of humour, announcing that the wholly incompetent builders of the courthouse, police station and sports centre will be hired to rebuild them.
Top physio returns to Sevens
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Sports physiotherapist Tanya Browne will be returning to the Raro Rugby Sevens, providing workshops for the community on strapping and concussion prevention.
Football players head into round 10 of action
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Published in Football
The Rarotonga football competition continues today with round 10 matches in the under-8 Mixed, 11 mixed and U17 men’s division at the CIFA Complex, kicking off at 4.15pm.
Australian diplomats start visit
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Published in Local
Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand Ewen McDonald yesterday presented his credentials to the acting prime minister Mark Brown, marking the official start of a three-day visit here.
