Articles by Utopia Support

Wharf cracks need to be sealed

Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Local

Engineers have confirmed that cracks in the concrete surface at Avatiu Wharf are less severe than first thought but will need to be sealed.

Smokies: Dogs killing economy?

Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

We love the Rarotonga culture but would not be keen on a return visit due to the incessant dog barking at night.

'Cavalier attitude' harms sporting success

Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I cannot believe that the majority of right-minded Cook Islanders agree with the article from the Olympic Committee that our country is proud of the effort of our young golfer Akama, who came last with an appalling set of scores in China.

Marine Park hub opens

Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Environment

The Cook Islands has taken a step forward in ocean conservation by opening a new information hub where locals can have their say in designing the Marae Moana marine park.

Dog control officer appointed

Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Local

Newly-appointed dog control officer Donalder (Donald) Tua is an animal lover keen to rid the island of its roaming dog problem.

Castaway feet washing ashore

Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Regional

A human foot, still inside a New Balance sports shoe washed ashore in Seattle this week — and if that wasn’t mystery enough, it’s the fifteenth foot that’s washed ashore along the Pacific Northwest coast since 2007.

Town planner heads to isolated atoll

Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Regional

How do you come up with an urban development plan for a city which consists of tiny islets connected by causeways located in a remote Pacific atoll and subject to flooding on the next king tide?

Big focus on climate change

Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Regional

The United Nations is hoping the Small Islands Developing States conference which gets underway in Samoa next week will lead the way for international action on climate change.

Samoans spruce up villages

Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Regional

Villages throughout Samoa are adding the final touches to their preparations to welcome thousands of visitors expected for the Small Island Developing States conference.

Protest at Sydney campaign rally

Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Regional

Fiji’s military leader has been greeted by protesters in Sydney on his visit to Australian to campaign ahead of next month’s post-coup elections.

Patrol boat departs for Cairns

Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Local

Cook Islands Police patrol boat Te Kukupa departed Rarotonga for Australia yesterday, where it is scheduled to undergo an extensive refit.

Kata: Running scared

Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Kata

Pukapuka land agreement worth $100,000

Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Landowners in Pukapuka have agreed to let the Government use a one-acre area of land to build a solar farm at a cost of about $100,000.

Power woes in Palmerston

Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

After just 60 hours of use, Palmerston’s new generator is experiencing problems.

Bulls stomp over Cowboys

Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

The storming Titikaveka Bulls were on the warpath on Saturday, thrashing the visiting Arorangi Cowboys 64-8 to stamp their mark in the top four of the men’s Senior A grade rugby tournament.

'Stop purse seining immediately'

Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Environment

Describing it as a devastating form of fishing, the Democratic Party is calling for a minimum five-year ban on purse seining in Cook Islands waters.

Te Kukupa departs for refit today

Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Local

Cook Islands Police patrol boat Te Kukupa departs Avatiu harbour today for a scheduled refit, which will take place in Cairns, Australia.

More feedback needed from sports events

Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It was great to see the Cook Islands flag waved at another venue overseas with our athletes being represented.

Kata: School's out

Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Kata

Busy week of rugby

Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

This will be a busy but exciting week of rugby, with the final of the mid-week Under 19 Powerade match between the Reds and Cowboys, the final round 10 matches before the semi-finals next week and also hosting the touring Botany Downs College first XV team.