Articles by Utopia Support

Five-a-side soccer champs crowned

Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Football

Under-11 mixed team Matavera, under-14 girls Tupapa Fairies and under-14 boys Nikao Fire took top honours in the junior five-a-side football competition at the CIFA Matavera Complex on Friday.

Reds out-muscle the Bulls

Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

Saturday’s muddy showdown between the current top two premier rugby teams, the Takuvaine Reds and the Titikaveka Bulls, provided the best rugby match of the season so far with the Reds’ intense style of play the winning factor for the team winning 17-7.

Election: It's all in God's hands

Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Seeing the CIP put all in God’s hands while the Demos criticised them and promised the world to voters in a shock-and-awe presidential-style campaign, one could be excused for thinking the Demos would bury the CIP.

Dogs an 'incredible bonus' in Raro

Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, We have just returned home to New Zealand after the most magical time in Rarotonga.

Solar project foundations underway

Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Environment

Foundations for the $3.3 million solar array at the Rarotonga Airport are rapidly taking shape ahead of the arrival of the solar panels to be erected on them.

Bishop slams Puna's '$22,000 flight'

Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Politics

Travel arrangements that saw Prime Minister Henry Puna arrive from Manihiki on a chartered flight paid for with public funds have been slammed by Aitutaki MP Teina Bishop.

The political dilemma: A poem

Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

A poem about political reform and the outcome of the recent election:

Cook Islands sevens in Glasgow

Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in League

The Cook Islands rugby sevens team touched down in Glasgow over the weekend along with a number of officials ahead of the opening of the Commonwealth Games on July 23.

PM seeks to get new govt in motion

Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Politics

A victorious Henry Puna arrived in Rarotonga over the weekend from Manihiki, days after being declared winner of the island’s seat in Parliament.

NZ: Rugby sensation eyes Australia

Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Regional

New Zealand Rugby Union is in danger of losing the game’s next superstar if it doesn’t act quickly, with schoolboy sensation Taniela “the Tongan Thor” Tupou confirming a desire to play for the Wallabies.

'No intention to mislead customers'

Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Hands up those who were sucked in by the newspaper advertisement of a certain mega store on its opening day?

Reds and Bulls lock horns today

Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

Today’s main rugby game of the day will be between the season’s top two sides – the Titikaveka Bulls and defending champions, the Takuvaine Reds.

All Black flees the Kiwi winter

Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Local

All Black veteran Cory Jane has escaped the bitter winter in Wellington for a week-long holiday in Rarotonga, where he is trying to “chill out and get a tan”.

Pandanus an important part of Mauke identity

Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Environment

Imagine Mauke’s future without ara (pandanus). We believe it is an important part of Mauke’s identity as well as the environment.

Plenty of info at Lagoon Day

Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Environment

The role of the animals and plants in the fragile ecosystems of the Cook Islands was one of the standout themes at this year’s Lagoon Day.

Bottles used for artificial reef structure

Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Environment

Visitors to Lagoon Day this year may have had their eye caught by a small concrete structure with glass bottles protruding from it.

Election coverage popular online

Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Local

Missed anything in the news this week? Stay up to date with this list of stories that sparked the most interest online.

Kata: Election recount

Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Kata

Decision pending on pearl farm aid

Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

No decision has been reached about which pearl farmers in Manihiki will benefit from an aid-funded package of materials and equipment, says Mayor Ngamata Napara.

CIP wins majority in final count

Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands Party has won a majority in Parliament after a dramatic final day of vote counting.