Articles by Utopia Support

E tangi tikae

Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is so sad to hear of various family members with their attitude towards the Nukutere College land matters and especially to my father.

PM completes diplomatic sweep in Korea

Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Politics

The Prime Minister completed his diplomatic sweep of strengthening ties with a string of major development partners this week, contributing to the talks between the Pacific Region and the Republic of Korea.

Ticking off Pa Enua welfare wish list

Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Local

Wish lists of equipment for disability centres in the Pa Enua are slowly being ticked off thanks to the close relationship between Pa Enua welfare officers and the Cook Islands National Disability Council.

ANZ sheds light on financial fog

Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Local

Making smart financial goals was the theme at a financial literacy workshop aimed at making local people more “money minded”.

Creative Centre gear up for music festival

Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Local

Although the mini music festival organised to raise funds for the Creative Centre has been postponed, the centre are well equipped for a bigger and brighter fundraiser next year.

'Shake, rattle and roll' works

Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, There is a new experience driving through Ruaau and then through Akaoa, it’s called ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’.

Try and live in the outer islands

Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, If you have a problem with the poor health service on Rarotonga, try and live in the outer islands.

Well done Willie!

Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

Rather than us looking at the negatives let’s focus on the positives. Come on buddy you/we should be proud of our Cook Islands residents’ team for winning the Tri Series since this competition began.

Pacific regional gathering to reduce international shipping emissions

Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Local

As the world counts down to the UN conference on climate change next month, here in the Pacific region a regional gathering is taking place to discuss air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping.

Citizen ceremony bittersweet for local couple

Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Local

For one Cook Islands family yesterday’s citizenship ceremony was a bittersweet celebration.

Kata: Sore head in Mitiaro?

Wednesday 26 November 2014 | Published in Kata

Smokies: Missing Minister of Sport?

Tuesday 25 November 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller responds to a sports enthusiasts who said the reason the minister of sport Mark Brown was absent from the historic rugby win against the visiting Heartland team was because he was at a lawn bowls fundraiser for Team Cook Islands.

'If the soil is poisoned, your food is poisoned'

Tuesday 25 November 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Being in New Zealand it takes a little while to read the articles in the Cook Islands News. I was devastated to read about how the government is poisoning our islands.

Cats, dogs safe from Ebola virus

Tuesday 25 November 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I recently read in the Cook Island News wherein a writer had concerns that the island dogs might be carriers of Ebola virus.

Domestic servitude in promised land?

Tuesday 25 November 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Thank you to Anthony Turua president of CIWA for his comments. Please allow me to add further to his comments.

Mitiaro drama continues

Tuesday 25 November 2014 | Published in Politics

Mitiaro Election drama continues as a High Court date to rehear the petition on the Mitiaro seat has not been set.

PM raises the level of engagement with China

Tuesday 25 November 2014 | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands and China have pledged to work more closely together to strengthen their ties and elevate the level of cooperation to a new level of engagement.

Resident Cooks win tri-series

Monday 24 November 2014 | Published in League

Members of the Cook Islands Resident XIII were euphoric after taking out this years Cook Islands Rugby League Tri-Series winning both their games.

Tupapa men, women round cup champions

Monday 24 November 2014 | Published in Football

Tupapa-Maraerenga Football Clubs premier men’s and women’s team have both won the 2014 Round Cup Championship.

Jet setting cabinet

Monday 24 November 2014 | Published in Politics

The majority of Cabinet is not on the rock this week with many taking advantage of Parliament’s break by attending offshore meetings.