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Articles by Utopia Support
Overview of the state of play
Wednesday 26 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Now that the new government has been confirmed in Parliament, it might be time for an overview on the state of play in national politics.
Thank you for support at polls
Wednesday 26 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Now that all petitions in court are sorted out and done with, I would like to convey my personal thank-you to all the voters in Murienua for giving this chance to Patrick Arioka to be our MP for the next four years.
Te Manava bids for top model award
Wednesday 26 September 2018 | Published in Local
Amidst the beautiful young Cook Islands women making a huge impression in their respective international competitions is lone male model, 20-year old Te Manava Syme-Buchanan.
China wants peace, not war!
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, May I respond to Norm Wilkin’s letter of 19 September headed “Penrhyn could be prize China wants”, but first, may I thank him for putting his name to it. I expected no less from him because according to drumbeats on the coconut wireless he is a retired marine and fellow American.
Kukis to fill in survey on tourists
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Published in Local
Thursday marks World Tourism Day and the world’s leading travel body has declared that the theme of the celebration will be Tourism and Digital Transformation.
Praise for big, open Kuki hearts
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
People in the Cook Islands have big open hearts, says general secretary for the Atiu community on Rarotonga Nga Teao-Papatua.
Max points for Tupapa vs Puaikura
Monday 24 September 2018 | Published in Football
The wet weather may have dampened the Tupapa Maraerenga and Puaikura clash over the weekend, but it wasn’t enough to deter Tupapa Maraerenga from gaining maximum points in the Van’s Premier Men's Round Cup Competition.
Dysfunction in our House
Monday 24 September 2018 | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, The dysfunction down at Parliament continues.
Puaikura and Tupapa square off
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Published in Football
In the Van’s Premier Men’s division of the Rarotonga Round Cup Competition, every game counts for the top four teams, with all still in with a shout of the title race. Puaikura’s need for points is great when they take on Tupapa Maraerenga in the top-of-the-table clash at the Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka. After a comfortable 4-0 win over Avatiu, Puaikura will eye another three points as they chase Tupapa Maraerenga and Nikao Sokattak for the top spot. No doubt Puaikura would like to continue their winning form and get another win in today’s encounter against Tupapa Maraerenga.
Rarotonga's their favourite place on earth
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Published in Local
Bill and Ruth Munro left their favourite holiday destination for the 18th time on Wednesday.
Business survey participant rewarded
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Published in Hot on the Rock
KiteSUP has joined growing list of businesses who have won big by completing Cook Islands Tourisms business surveys.
Key points from Budget 2018
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Published in Local
Here are the key points from the Budget as highlighted to Parliament by finance minister Mark Brown.
Tanu ite manga raurau e te ua rakau
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Published in Local
This is the first in a series of news stories we will be publishing by our contributors in the Pa Enua.
Life-changing training for youth
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Published in Local
Life changing is how Cook Islands Red Cross youth representatives Tabitha Berg and Sean Bullen have described their participation at the peer education Youth As Agents of Behaviour Change (YABC) in Fiji recently.
New pest threatens our 'tree of life'
Saturday 22 September 2018 | Published in Local
The tree of life could be in danger if a fast spreading beetle comes to the Cook Islands.
School pupils enjoy plastic-free lunches
Friday 21 September 2018 | Published in Local
“No-plastic Wednesdays” are catching on at Apii Te Uki Ou, where children bring their lunches in their lunch boxes, - but minus the cling wrap plastic that usually encases pupils’ food.
Turtle tour magical experience
Friday 21 September 2018 | Published in Local
Swimming in the warm deep waters off the Rarotongan coast, right beside a majestic green onu, or turtle, was one of the most inspiring moments of my life.
Tepaki stands by Pacific Reset opinion
Friday 21 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,
It's hello and goodbye from our Jake...
Friday 21 September 2018 | Published in Local
The ukulele-powered welcome and farewell at Rarotonga International Airport is an iconic part of the visitor experience thanks to musical legend Papa Jake Numanga.
The New Testament and the Sabbath
Friday 21 September 2018 | Published in Church Talk
The Gospels record six cases in which Jesus' actions resulted in controversy over the Sabbath, and two more that did not.