Articles by Utopia Support

Shark fin find 'a local matter'

Wednesday 4 June 2014 | Published in Environment

Any pursuit of fines or punitive action against a Chinese fishing vessel found with shark fins in Cook Islands waters should be dealt with according to domestic laws, says an official with the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC).

Seabed nodule gifted for public viewing

Wednesday 4 June 2014 | Published in Local

A manganese nodule with certification was presented to the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society yesterday.

Mama recognised in NZ Queen's Honours

Wednesday 4 June 2014 | Published in Local

It was a red letter day for Piripo Elisaia, commonly known as Mama Pi, and the Pacific Homecare team when she received a Queens Service Medal for services to the Pacific community in the 2014 Queens Birthday Honours.

Junior soccer builds up

Wednesday 4 June 2014 | Published in Football

Junior five-a-side soccer builds up today as teams play their fourth game at the CIFA complex in Matavera.

Fiji wins first game of Pacific Netball Series

Tuesday 3 June 2014 | Published in Netball

The Fiji Pearls signalled they are the team to beat at the Pacific Netball Series in Rarotonga after a commanding first-up win against the Cook Islands Black Pearls.

Pacific Netball Series team selected

Tuesday 3 June 2014 | Published in Netball

Cook Islands national netball head coach Trish Wilcox made her final 12 squad selection at the weekend ahead of yesterday’s start of the Pacific Netball Series.

Just Play football workshop in Raro

Tuesday 3 June 2014 | Published in Football

Fourteen teachers from seven schools here on Rarotonga have taken the opportunity to participate in Just Play’s new content workshop.

Smokies: Queen's Honours a great event

Tuesday 3 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

What a pleasure it was to attend the Queen’s Birthday Honours event at Government House yesterday.

What would you have done?

Tuesday 3 June 2014 | Published in Local

On Wednesday, Cook Islands News published a front page story with a headline “Fuel Shortage could become a petrol crisis”.

Three receive Queen's Honours

Tuesday 3 June 2014 | Published in Local

Three Cook Islanders have formally received awards after being announced as recipients of Queen’s Honours at the start of the year.

Spider found away from warehouse

Saturday 31 May 2014 | Published in Environment

Biosecurity officers have found a black widow spider several hundred metres from where the first spiders and cocoons were discovered.

Airport cafe tender not required

Saturday 31 May 2014 | Published in Local

A new cafe at Rarotonga Airport has been set up fair and square, says the Airport Authority.

Bright future awaits young opera singer

Saturday 31 May 2014 | Published in Local

After giving up his dream of becoming a flight attendant, young opera singer Ridge Ponini is setting his sights on owning his own private jet and cabin crew one day.

Infrastructure secretary suspended

Saturday 31 May 2014 | Published in Local

Secretary Mac Mokoroa has been suspended without pay for two weeks as part of disciplinary measures imposed by the Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC).

Kata: Skipping work

Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Kata

Has Fiji First 'tripped itself up'?

Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Regional

Could Fiji regime leader Frank Bainimarama be tripped up by his own complicated decrees? Has he flouted rules and jeopardised his own likelihood of election to legitimate power?

Rarotonga needs safer roads

Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, During this year’s lead up to the general election I would like to encourage the public to raise their concerns over the state of our roads on Rarotonga.

Smokies: Time to start saving

Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

The current fuel crisis has nothing do to with lack of shipping. It is simply a government ploy to give us a taste of things to come.

Wallet finders praised

Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Local

Westpac has honoured one of its customers for his honesty in returning a lost wallet.

Telecom: Local bid to continue

Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I wish to say thank you to Terry Rangi, his staff and especially to his Board of Directors.