Articles by Utopia Support

Maritime operation nabs 12 vessels

Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Environment

The FORUM Fisheries Agency's Pacific region annual maritime surveillance sweep of Pacific fishing waters has netted a record 12 vessels in potential breach of their fishing licences.

'Wonder Bra' wins awareness comp

Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Local

Raising funds for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation and promoting awareness about breast cancer was the central message of the Knickers in a Twist bra competition.

Coasts bear brunt of 'lazy littering'

Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Environment

Roadsides, stream banks and coastlines are baring the brunt of Rarotonga’s rubbish.

Parliament resumes today

Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna will be leading his razor thin Cook Islands Party-led majority Government into Parliament today when the House resumes sitting.

Pension wait to be 'relaxed'

Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Politics

The waiting period for Cook Island pensioners re-applying for the Cook Islands Old Age Pension will be relaxed under proposed amendments.

Eels win sevens at the Swamp

Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

After a slow start last week the Avatiu Eels were definitely on fire on Saturday at the Swamp sealing first place with a 19-10 win against the Titikaveka Bulls in the final match of the day.

Cooks lose, draw in PNG

Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Football

In the first match played on Friday evening of the Oceania Women’s Nations Cup, the Cook Islands National Women’s team lost to host Papua New Guinea four goals to one.

Why we celebrate Gospel Day

Monday 27 October 2014 | Published in Church Talk

Did you know that the arrival of Christianity to Rarotonga was foreseen in prophecy by Tika-ki-te-ope? This article from 2012 outlines the arrival of the Gospel (Good News) to Rarotonga.

Sheraton re-development progressing

Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Local

Thel latest incarnation of plans to re-develop the overgrown site of the failed Sheraton hotel project in Vaimaanga are moving along through government bureaucracy.

Marama would be proud

Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the kind and helpful people that have assisted me with the discovery of "our friend" Marama.

'Government still bullying'

Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor,It is with sadness once again that this so called Government is still bullying us NZ pensioners – te akaroa i teia tu.

Smoker and Doc offloaded

Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

A MAN about to depart Rarotonga for Auckland for medical reasons was caught smoking in a rear toilet of the aircraft and was offloaded with his bags along with a doctor who was travelling with him.

Permits needed for seafood from Aitutaki

Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Environment

The Ministry of Marine Resources has issued a reminder to passengers travelling from Aitutaki over the festive season to respect the island’s by-laws for taking paua (clam) and other protected species to Rarotonga.

CIFWA targets youth involvement

Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Local

Events with more youth involvement is a goal the Cook Islands Family Welfare (CIFWA) is working on with financial support – events for youth are shaping up.

'Something rather epic happened in Parliament'

Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Politics

Cook Islander Thomas Tarurongo Wynne moved home in 2011 to take on his role as Tereora College’s guidance counsellor.

Creative residency set to celebrate local musicians

Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Local

Motone Productions Creative Artists Residency for multi-disciplinary artists in the Cook Islands will commence at the start of November.

Tropical Christmas theme close to home

Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Local

PARENTS, to avoid the pre- Christmas mayhem now will be a great time to get your costumes prepared for Rotaract’s annual Christmas in the Market event.

Top of the table clash at Raemaru

Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Football

Defending champions Puaikura FC are set to host Tupapa Maraerenga in today’s main premier men’s football match at Raemaru Park.

Sevens at the Swamp

Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

FERETI MASOE has been a standout out in the recent series of Corporate Sevens tournaments which comes to an end today at the Avatiu Swamp.

Kata: Preferential treatment for MPs?

Friday 24 October 2014 | Published in Kata