Articles by Utopia Support

Congratulations to Dr Kiki Maoate

Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Ministry of Health and staff, and the people of the Cook Islands, let me convey our sincere and hearty congratulations to Dr Kiki Maoate and his family, for being the first Cook Islander to be appointed first Associate Dean (Pacific) at the University of Otago.

PNG: O'Neill referred to prosecutor

Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Regional

Papua New Guinea’s Ombudsman Commission has referred the Prime Minister Peter O’Neill to prosecutors for alleged misconduct in office.

John Kerry in Honiara

Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Regional

United States Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to discuss climate change and the legacy of World War Two in Solomon Islands this week.

Rio Tinto stripped of Panguna mining licences

Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Regional

Rio Tinto subsidiary Bougainville Copper has been stripped of all its exploration and mining licences by the Bougainville Government.

Undercover journalists arrested

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Regional

Two under cover French journalists were arrested in West Papua last week.

Futsal festival kicks off in Noumea

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Regional

Some of the fastest feet and sharpest shooters from the Pacific region will show off their skills at the Oceania Football Confederation’s Futsal Championship Invitational in New Caledonia this week.

Questions welcomed in Sydney

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Regional

Fiji’s regime leader Frank Bainimarama will visit Australia in late August, as part of his campaign ahead of the country’s elections, his Australia-based supporters say.

Fiji: Regime leader 'will accept vote'

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Regional

Fiji’s interim Prime Minister and regime leader Frank Bainimarama has promised he will accept the results of next month’s elections in his country if he doesn’t win.

Football season kicks off

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Football

CIFA is thrilled to announce the 2014 Rarotonga Football season is scheduled to kick off next week Wednesday with seven clubs competing from August through to December.

Tourism contract: We're entitled to answers

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, An open letter to Mr Halatoa Fua, CEO, CI Tourism:

Good reasons for Cook Islanders to return home

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It was so refreshing to read the letter by Ruth Horton about the positive side of ‘island time’ and the benefits of living in our island paradise.

Workshop for Ministry's outer islands staff

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Local

Eight Internal Affairs officers from the outer islands have made the journey to Rarotonga for a week of training at Pukapuka Hostel.

BBC filming starts next month

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Local

Cast and crew members of an exciting new drama series set in the Cook Islands will start arriving in Rarotonga next month for a six-week shoot.

New generator arrives on Palmerston

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Crisis was averted at the weekend when an emergency replacement power generator arrived on Palmerston - just in the nick of time.

Election: Bills and petitions stack up

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Politics

More than a quarter of a million dollars is likely to have been spent on determining the next government of the Cook Islands.

Kata: Tourism contract

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Kata

NZ referee advisor on Rarotonga

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

Part reconnaissance, part promotion and part hands-on training – that’s how Kiwi rugby referee advisor Matt Peters describes his role during a week-long visit to Rarotonga this week.

Reds overcome resurgent Cowboys

Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

Despite 11 players under suspension, a rearranged Takuvaine Reds line-up was able to hold out a resurgent Arorangi Cowboys team to win the match of the week 18-13.

Will we have potable tap water or not?

Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The Mato Vai detailed design team apparently raised the topic of disinfection of the completed water supply as being needed to ensure the water is safe to drink.

All that's good about 'island time'

Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In light of the recent letters regarding the interpretation of ‘Island time’ in Rarotonga I thought I would add my view of what I see ‘island time’ as being ... from the perspective of a returning Cook Islander.