Articles by Utopia Support

Church Talk: Finding God in all things

Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Church Talk

Jesus told stories to his disciples and to the crowds to convey the mystery of the kingdom of God.

Campaign bootcamp for women leaders

Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Politics

Women running in the upcoming elections are looking to gain a competitive edge by sharpening up their campaigning skills this week.

Depopulation a 'disaster issue'

Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Local

Depopulation of the Cook Islands is a “disaster issue” which will not be halted until workers are given strong reasons not to leave the country, says the Cook Islands Workers Association.

Rarotonga's petrol runs dry

Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Local

Rarotonga’s fuel wholesalers have officially run out of supplies of petrol, leaving motorists to fend for themselves until the next shipment of fuel arrives.

Kata: Petrol crisis

Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Kata

Fiji: Many predict regime will win

Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Regional

In just under four months, Fijians will head to the polls in the country’s first democratic election since the 2006 military coup.

Netball nationals aim for top two

Thursday 29 May 2014 | Published in Netball

The Cook Islands national netball team players haven’t spent much time together but on the two occasions they have come together in camp as a unit have been “quality time”.

Five-a-side soccer showdown

Thursday 29 May 2014 | Published in Football

Women’s five-a-side football teams will get the action underway at the CIFA complex in Matavera at 4.45pm as the tournament nears the business end with three more rounds to go.

Nikao Guides gain new members

Thursday 29 May 2014 | Published in Local

Three “beautiful” Brownies, two Girl Guides and four Rangers were enrolled in the Nikao Girl Guides Company by their newly elected Girl Guide Captain, Mrs Teio Kea this week.

Grey Power gets more than NZ pensioners

Thursday 29 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In his letter recently Don Reid stated that the 350 Grey Power members collect $5.5 million a year from the NZ taxpayer.

Smokies: The Telecom 3G data trap

Thursday 29 May 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

No wonder Telecom is busily advertising their 3G data services - they can charge huge excess data fees, and gleefully tell the client AFTER the costs are incurred.

Emergency services prepared for fuel shortage

Thursday 29 May 2014 | Published in Local

Rarotonga’s emergencies services are well-prepared to cope with the current shortage of petrol on the island, officials say.

'Panic' buying at petrol pumps

Thursday 29 May 2014 | Published in Local

A petrol shortage in Rarotonga forced residents searching for fuel to wait in long queues yesterday.

Groups oppose dredging in Aitutaki

Thursday 29 May 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

A proposal to deepen and widen the Arutanga Harbour entrance in Aitutaki has drawn strong opposition from two local groups.

Solomons: No proof of voter card fraud

Thursday 29 May 2014 | Published in Regional

Transparency Solomon Islands has heard allegations that the new biometric registration system designed to reduce election fraud is being abused by candidates.

French Polynesia: Newspaper's days were over

Thursday 29 May 2014 | Published in Regional

The closing down of one French Polynesia’s two daily newspapers after more than 50 years of publishing has raised questions about the future of printed news media.

Islands running out of fish

Thursday 29 May 2014 | Published in Regional

Two-thirds of the Pacific islands’ communities could run out of fish to feed their populations within 15 years.

First whale shows up in Rarotonga

Wednesday 28 May 2014 | Published in Local

Whale season does not officially begin until July, but a lone humpback has been spotted cruising in Rarotonga’s warm waters this week.

Kata: Fuel shortage

Wednesday 28 May 2014 | Published in Kata

Pearlgate: Why attack the messenger?

Wednesday 28 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am gobsmacked that the CIP-led government intends to lodge a formal complaint to Massey University against one of its students, Brigette Masters.