Articles by Utopia Support

Recycle Raro first?

Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor,Driving the back road I noticed the old junk yard which was a recycling depot at one stage is being cleared.

Countdown to the New Zealand election

Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Politics

With only three weeks to go until the New Zealand election, the High Commission has issued a guide for voters in the Cook Islands.

Golden oldies cricket action today, apopo

Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

Golden oldies cricket gets back in action today with a Rarotonga team formed to take on the visiting Karaka Stallions side.

Reds repel the charging Bulls

Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

The Takuvaine Reds senior A men’s rugby team walked away confident of retaining their champions title after defeating the Titikaveka Bulls 36-11 at the Happy Valley on Saturday.

Last minute win for Nikao Sokattak

Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Football

In a tough match between Nikao Sokattak and Matavera at Nikao field, Sokattak edged ahead by one goal in the final minute of play winning two goals to one.

Battle of the rugby giants at Takuvaine

Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

A bruising encounter is expected in today’s main club rugby match of the week between competition leaders and defending champions the Takuvaine Reds and current third-placed Titikaveka Bulls.

No monopoly agenda, says fuel firm

Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Local

A foreign-based fuel firm says its efforts to enter a new sector of the energy market is not part of a broader agenda to monopolise the industry in the Cook Islands.

Akura fishing charters set for expansion

Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Local

Local recreational fishing company Akura Charters is expanding its offering of fishing-related activities, thanks to the acquisition of two new boats.

'Disgusted' with lack of education spending

Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am really disgusted the way we are not funding education – look at the principal’s letter about the woeful funding to education.

Police officer awarded for excellence

Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Local

Passion and dedication in serving the community has earned a local police officer the Council of Women in Policing’s award for excellence in policing in the Asia Pacific Region.

Election: Petitions begin Monday

Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Politics

Finalisation of the next government of the Cook Islands is imminent, with the beginning of the High Court’s petition hearings next week.

Captain Moko: A serious fishing trip

Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Features

Captain Moko stood sure-footed in his cabin, wielding a razor-sharp knife in one hand. With the boat rocking and rolling in the big swell, he picked up an orange and expertly peeled it in one long, smooth movement.

First league hit-out draws crowd

Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in League

A large crowd of local league fans turned out to watch Wednesday’s first rugby league hit-out for players on trial for selection into the national side at Ngatangiia field.

Oil spill training in Samoa

Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Local

A three-day training programme in the management of oil spills has culminated in the deployment of a containment boom around the Pacific Jewel cruise ship.

Praise for hospital staff

Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, While most letters to the editor are pointing out problems in our country (and usually with some justification), may I take this opportunity to pass on some praise to the staff at the Rarotonga Hospital.

Museum gives thanks for canoe

Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, On behalf of our society may I take this opportunity to publicly thank Bill Doherty, a keen supporter of the Library & Museum, for his kind donation of a three-man Pukapukan vaka built in Pukapuka recently, which was transported by ship to Rarotonga.

'We walk by faith, not by sight'

Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Church Talk

In the gospel of Jesus Christ, faith is the first principle. Faith is the foundation of belief and conversion and the basic principle of strong religious feelings and beliefs.

New site to help customers manage data use

Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Technology

Telecom Cook Islands is launching a new addition to its website to help customers manage their high-speed internet data usage.

Politics behind suspensions in Atiu?

Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Politics

Democratic Party Leader Wilkie Rasmussen is alleging three public servants in Atiu have been suspended to intimidate them into not participating in next week’s petition hearings.

Kata: Car crash

Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Kata