Articles by Utopia Support

Soccer season starter a draw

Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Football

Tupapa-Maraerenga and Avatiu were unable to break the one-all deadlock in their game on Saturday to register a one-all draw in their first encounter of the 2014 football season.

Fierce bidding makes auction a success

Saturday 23 August 2014 | Published in Local

Strong bidding on a large number of art works saw BCA Gallery celebrate a lively and successful auction on Monday night.

CIP ship is sinking, says Opposition

Saturday 23 August 2014 | Published in Politics

Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen says a government announcement of heavy machinery destined for the outer islands is part of the Cook Islands Party’s broader post-petition agenda.

Gender-based violence report released

Saturday 23 August 2014 | Published in Local

Strong action by government and community leaders is the first recommendation of a new report on gender-based violence.

Kata: Education budget

Saturday 23 August 2014 | Published in Kata

Locals get lowdown on water project

Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Local

Local contractors have been given an early glimpse of what the Te Mato Vai project could look like upon completion, and told how they could get a chance to participate in its construction.

The meaning of priesthood

Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Church Talk

On Sunday August 24, two priests of the Diocese of Rarotonga will be celebrating 60 years of priesthood.

Dogs: No real solution reached

Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In regard to the savage dog attack on goats in Tupapa, what makes you so confident to print that the police will step up their actions in getting this problem of dogs sorted out?

Shark fin talks continue

Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Environment

Local officials are continuing discussions with Chinese authorities over an incident involving the discovery of shark fins aboard a Chinese-flagged fishing vessel earlier this year.

Puna to attend conference in Apia

Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands has a long-standing commitment to participating in the upcoming Small Island Developing States Conference in Samoa, says caretaker Prime Minister Henry Puna.

Banks ok with surcharge, says resort

Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Local

One of the country’s largest resorts says it has received no formal complaint from the banks about its policy of charging a surcharge on card transactions.

Demos in at beginning

Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, What game is Dennis Tunui playing at? When did the Democratic Party reject Grey Power?

Kata: Grey Power

Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Kata

Flyer miles: Benefits back to people

Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I refer to Pacific briefs “Flyer miles to be used for sick people”.

Leaving gravel not a good option

Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Your Smoke Signals’ solution in yesterday’s paper, with regards to the Banana Court Park, of ‘just leaving the gravel as is and smooth it off with a roller’, is not a good option.

Top four emerge as business end looms

Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

The club rugby season inches towards the business end with round nine to be played out this weekend.

Grey Power to march on Parliament

Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Local

Relatively quiet since last month’s general elections, pensioner activist group Grey Power is regrouping and has its sights set on whichever party forms the next government.

Heavy machinery for Pa Enua

Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

An announcement of heavy machinery destined for the outer islands is being heralded by the Government, but the Opposition is giving a lukewarm reaction to the news.

High honour for young army recruit

Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Local

Further information has come to hand about a young Cook Islander who has been honoured for his performance during a gruelling four-month training course for New Zealand Army recruits.

Queen's search for young leaders

Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Local

Inspirational young leaders throughout the Commonwealth, including the Cook Islands, are being offered a life-changing opportunity by Her Majesty The Queen.