Articles by Utopia Support

PM may not qualify for pearl fund

Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna may not even end up receiving equipment from the New Zealand Aid Programme for his pearl farm, says Financial Secretary Richard Neves, but this could put the whole project at risk.

Fuel shortage for Triad

Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Local

A number of fuel outlets are restricting the amount of fuel motorists can buy because their supplier Triad Pacific Petroleum is running low.

Telecom ad period shortened again

Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Technology

The Business Trade and Investment Board has again changed its mind about how long Telecom New Zealand must advertise its shareholding in Telecom Cook Islands.

Election: Arborist wants to cut spending

Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Politics

If elected, Akaoa Democratic Party candidate and trained arborist Nooroa Baker says he’ll set his sights on hacking away at what he describes as excessive government spending.

Kata: Diplomacy lessons needed

Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Kata

Global drug syndicates target region

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Regional

The Asia Pacific region is being targeted by drug traffickers because of its economic growth and large youth population, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) warns.

In Brief: 'Police' set Port Moresby homes on fire

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Regional

Sixty families in Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby, have been left homeless after police allegedly torched their properties.

Fiji: Regime leader claims chiefs' support

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Regional

Eighteen prominent Fijian chiefs have reportedly shown their support to the proposed FijiFirst Party.

Many women still condone violence

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Regional

One in four women in East Asia and the Pacific condone physical or sexual violence against women.

Police patrol Honiara streets

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Regional

Police in Solomon Islands say they are maintaining a visible presence in the capital, Honiara, following a weekend of riots which saw business close their doors on Monday.

Move to outlaw bluefin fishing

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Regional

A US environmental group is taking legal action in the United States to try to save the Pacific bluefin tuna from extinction.

Junior soccer competition heats up

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Football

Junior five-a-side soccer, which kicked off last Wednesday, proved to be a hit with young players, parents and supporters.

Smokies: Election campaigns and promises

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

Smoke signals are back in business!

Vehicle disposal not Minister's decision

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I respond to Dismayed Voter’s letter regarding two government vehicles at Minister Turepu’s possession.

Democracy – ensure fair representation

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Every democratic country undertakes political reform on a regular basis.

Suwarrow rangers get biosecurity training

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Environment

Two new rangers have been picked to protect Suwarrow Atoll but the husband and wife team have plenty to learn before they head north next week.

Panels needed for solar project

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Environment

Construction of a new solar energy system beside Rarotonga Airport has slowed while contractors wait for nearly 4000 solar panels to be shipped over from New Zealand.

Pukapuka workers back in Raro

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Four workers from Infrastructure Cook Islands have been welcomed home after completing repairs to Pukapuka Airport.

Bikers pay respect to fallen soldiers

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Local

Clad in leather vests and sporting their signature skull and sword logo, a collective of motorcycle enthusiasts called the New Zealand Patriots gathered in Rarotonga on Monday evening to pay their respects to fallen soldiers.

No favourites for new telco shareholder

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Technology

Telecommunications Minister Mark Brown says he has no preference for who becomes the new majority shareholder of Telecom Cook Islands.