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Articles by Utopia Support
Getting set for celebration
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Local
This story was written by Alan Erskine the editor of the Mildura Weekly in northwestern Victoria, Australia. Erskine holidayed in Rarotonga last month and described his impressions for the newspaper. Back home, he also caught up with Mildura’s Pukapukan community.
Valentines Day a special chance to show our love for one another
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Local
Valentine Day is a celebration that occurs in many parts of the world. It is a special chance to show our love to each other with cards, candy or special words of love.
Cooks rugby to hit the big screens
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
One More Win, a movie documenting the Cook Islands ‘David and Goliath’ campaign to overcome Fiji and be part of the Rugby World Cup, is due to be released in April.
Need for more answers on NCD stats
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This letter is in response to your article on 6 February titled, “NCD stats give cause for alarm”. The article may be interpreted by some people that we are unable to combat diabetes or that the Ministry of Health’s (MoH’s) efforts have been ineffective to date.
Why would anyone complain?
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Why would anyone complain? Dear Editor, The only reality check required is for the so-called ex-league supporter who wrote a letter to Cook Islands News this week, is for him or her to get their head out of the sand and support their team to get to Aitutaki.
Smoke signals: Simply a case of dodgy parking
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Smoke Signals
AN ALL-ROUND WINNER If Norman George succeeds in getting $4 million out of the government, it could provide a huge boost to the local economy, a Smoke Signaller says. “Anyone who then takes it into their heads to sue Norman will be greatly encouraged as to their prospects of a win. The lawyers could do well out of it too.” CONTROL THE GAME REF The referee couldn’t event control the game between the Panthers and the Eels last Saturday. It was an ill disciplined game and out of control with too many dangerous tackles around the head area. One player from Avatiu punched on opponent, kicked another and dangerously tackled another player and the referee allowed the high tackles to happen and had no control! OIL ADVERT I watched with interest a paid advertisement on television about an environmental issue that to me has no relevance to us at all. We haven’t had disasters such as an oil leak that could damage our eco system. However, having sighted the advert again last night I have come to realise that this must be someone’s campaign to stimulate discussion on a proposed over-the-reef fuel discharge facility, paid for by one of the suppliers. Do we really need another supplier of fuel, let alone one who wants to discharge it through a pipe over the reef? NEVER HAPPY Regarding petrol prices, it seems we are never happy! When petrol was $2.59, we were moaning and now its $2.19 and we are still moaning just like the two people who wrote letters about it this week. And that’s why we never get anywhere!
Women's place is in the House
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Politics
A woman’s place is in the House – the House of Parliament.
Proud night for the Cook Islands
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Local
The presentation of special awards celebrating 50 years of development in the Cook Islands was cause for celebration at the Development Awards dinner held at Enua Manea at Titikaveka on Tuesday night.
'Big Al' made impact on the island he loved
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Local
When a young truck driver from Timaru arrived in Rarotonga in the early 1970s, he couldn’t have foreseen the impact he would make on the peaceful island he loved and called home.
Reward for years of study
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Local
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its annual Church Education System graduation ceremony at the Avarua LDS Chapel.
Report sows seeds of new life for agriculture
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Environment
A draft strategic report aimed at revitalising the country’s agriculture production: ‘Agriculture and Food in the Cooks Islands’, was launched at the 2015 Development Partners Meeting on Wednesday.
Doubling up for Valentines
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Local
Charles Carlson took this great photo of two Atiu kids doubling up on a bike for a speedy arrival to school.
PM honours Ioane
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister has paid tribute to Kete Ioane saying the former Cabinet Minister, who died on Thursday, was a humble man who served the country and his people selflessly.
Sex offender was banned from Cooks
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Politics
An Auckland businessman convicted of sex crimes in New Zealand should never have been allowed in the Cook Islands more than a decade ago.
Inter-island transport slows
Saturday 14 February 2015 | Published in Regional
Nuku‘alofa – The capacity of Tonga’s inter-islands sea and air transport system has been reduced dramatically during the past weeks as the government tightens up on public transportation safety requirements.
Partnering to fight coastal erosion
Saturday 14 February 2015 | Published in Regional
NUKU‘ALOFA – Pacific nations Tonga and Palau have partnered up in an effort to reduce the impact of climate change on their coasts.
Success at 'Just Play' workshop for teachers
Friday 13 February 2015 | Published in Football
School teachers now better understand the objectives of the Just Play social development grassroots programme after a taking part in a two-day workshop.
Spiritual strength through service
Friday 13 February 2015 | Published in Church Talk
Honey is one of nature’s most beneficial foods. In fact, nutritionists tell us it is one of the foods that includes all the substances: enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and water, necessary to sustain life.
Simple explanation behind price of fuel on Rarotonga
Friday 13 February 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, An anonymous letter-writer recently went to great lengths to talk about world prices, exchange rates, hedging contracts etc, in an attempt to explain the factors behind petrol prices in our market.
Sharks fly in!
Friday 13 February 2015 | Published in League
The Aitutaki Sharks premier men’s rugby league team (pictured) touch down on Rarotonga today for their first hit-out of the 2015 league season, thanks to Air Raro.
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