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Articles by Utopia Support
Sokattak wins 2-1 on the road
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Football
The Nikao Sokattak premier men’s football team went on the road and picked up a big win on Saturday as they defeated Avatiu 2-1 in a hard-fought match at the Avatiu Sports Field.
ICI carrying out bridge maintenance
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has now commenced Rarotonga Bridge and Structures Maintenance works as part of the Cook Islands government’s asset management programme, and would like the public to be aware of these works as they travel around the island.
Clam investigation complete
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (Tu’anga o te Pae Moana) has completed a preliminary investigation into the sudden death of a large number of giant clams (pa’ua) in the Tikioki eco-tourism area, as reported by CINews last month.
Fight for top-four spot
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
With the Tupapa Panthers having a bye this weekend but still sitting comfortably at the top of the rugby competition table, a fight for the remaining three places in the top four between all teams playing this weekend is on the cards today.
Alanna makes most of Miss CI title
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Local
Having a platform to share her passion for the environment has been one of the most positive outcomes of Alanna Matamaru Smith’s win in the 2017 Miss Cook Islands title.
A closer look at purse seine catch
Saturday 8 September 2018 | Published in Environment
Public interest in the development of the purse seine fishery has grown over the past few years, mainly in relation to the Cook Islands-European Union Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA). Here we take a closer look at the 2017 Cook Islands purse seine catches and recent developments in fisheries management.
Water safety hot topic at Muri meeting
Saturday 8 September 2018 | Published in Environment
Water safety legislation, visitor risk and safety standards were topics of discussion raised at an urgent water safety meeting called by the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation on Wednesday.
Learn first aid and help save lives
Saturday 8 September 2018 | Published in Hot on the Rock
If you came across a motor vehicle accident – would you know how to help someone?
Winston rips into 'Pacific-blind' media
Saturday 8 September 2018 | Published in Local
Among all the frustration from talking heads and press panels over the ongoing focus by journalists on the refugee question at this week’s Forum meeting in Nauru, it was New Zealand’s deputy prime minister Winston Peters who made the most of his moment.
Speaker process far from impartial
Saturday 8 September 2018 | Published in Opinion
My views about how I regard the performance of our parliament as a complete shambles are well documented (CIs News 13.10.14) so, as parliament is shortly expected to be convened, I would like to make some suggestions and comments on how we might take this opportunity of a new parliament to finally try and recognise one particular problem and do something intelligent about it.
Rakahanga petition fails
Saturday 8 September 2018 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party leader Tina Browne’s Rakahanga petition has failed, giving final confirmation to the Cook Islands Party’s position in government.
Avatiu take on Sokattak
Saturday 8 September 2018 | Published in Football
The Avatiu Sports field will play host to a mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash in the Van’s Premier Men’s division today, as third-placed Avatiu prepare to host Nikao Sokattak.
Puna previews region's 'eye in the sky'
Saturday 8 September 2018 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna and Foreign Affairs minister Marise Payne took to the Yaren international airport tarmac to provide the closing side event of the Nauru Leaders Forum.
Kiwi family clean up at Blackrock
Saturday 8 September 2018 | Published in Environment
Halfway into their seven-week stay on Rarotonga a Christchurch family decided it was time to take action and help tidy up their favourite swimming spot at Blackrock.
Reflections on the Book of Psalms
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Church Talk
It was not too long ago that it was common for pastors to be portrayed with a Bible under their arms, whereas a priest would be depicted carrying his prayer book.
Parliament staff attend course in Fiji
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Politics
The Parliament of the Republic of Fiji, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji and McGill University of Canada, is hosting regional participants to a two-week intensive management course specifically designed for senior secretariat staff of Parliament.
Umu a hands-on experience
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
It was all hands on deck and no-one was idle, or even wanted to be, when an umu was laid at Sunshine Mata George’s premises on Monday.
Ship safety course aims to save lives
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Environment
One man was down and being resuscitated when the captain of the Layar Mas 291 made the “abandon ship” call, due to an out-of-control fire in two containers.
Raro trip prize win delights lucky Tracie
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
It was the “unreal” experience of reading an early morning email that brought Tracie Percival the good news that she had won Apii Te Uki Ou’s 2017 Win a Trip to Raro prize.
Jet puts social media in overdrive
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
The sight of an unfamiliar, white and green aircraft at Rarotonga International Airport earlier this week had the coconut wireless and social media humming.
