Articles by Utopia Support

Support for verbal abuse claim

Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I’m writing on behalf of my father, Papa Teanua Dan Kamana with regards to the letter Doreen Boggs wrote to the Cook Islands News on May 3, 2014.

On fires, minerals, sports and politics

Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is not rocket science to know that if you cannot catch the person who is burning the properties on Rarotonga that he or she will carry on until they are caught.

How to give and get respect – Part 2

Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Church Talk

In part one of this article we spoke of some of the reasons why we should give and receive respect. One of the primary reasons is because God created every human being there is.

House saved from fire next door

Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Local

A house located just several metres from the site of a fire that flattened a popular restaurant in Vaimaanga managed to escape the carnage, thanks to the efforts of professional and amateur firefighters.

BTIB aims to help local fishers

Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Local

Government officials hope local fishers will benefit with a change in restrictions for a foreign fishing company that currently offloads its by-catch for retail sale in Rarotonga.

Bishop to campaign in Mauke

Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Politics

Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments ahead of voting day on July 9.

CIFA responds to letter

Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, If the 'Integrity Police' was sincere about his or her concerns this person should write to Oceania Football or CIFA to express those concerns.

Road pledge not kept by CIP

Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In the lead-up to the country’s last general elections held almost four years ago, the CIP acknowledged that the condition of Rarotonga’s main and back roads had deteriorated badly.

MP travel expenses released by govt

Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Politics

After a long-running request from CINews, the Government has released travel figures for the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and the other 22 Members of Parliament.

St Josephs is rugby ready

Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

Eight new rugby balls and a rugby maths kit is the start of rugby preparations for kids at St Joseph’s Primary School in Tutakimoa.

Kata: Local investment in Telecom

Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Kata

League knockout – do or die

Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in League

It's down to this weekend’s sudden death knockout stage for the top four league teams in all the club grades.

Good governance in sport

Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, So now that we have a new CIFA Executive installed, it’s time for the back patting to stop.

Rival local bid for Telecom to come?

Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Technology

Another local bid for a block of shares in Telecom Cook Islands is currently in the works.

Advance voting begins tomorrow

Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Politics

Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments in the lead-up to voting day on July 9.

Cooks collector coins for sale

Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Local

Three new collector coins have been crafted by a German mint bearing the Cook Islands name and denominated in local currency.

Call for more women in Parliament

Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Politics

As the country moves towards a July 9 election, Cabinet Minister Nandi Glassie is calling for greater representation of women in the Cook Islands political scene.

Vaima restaurant destroyed by fire

Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Local

Popular restaurant Vaima has been reduced to a pile of twisted metal and scorched timber after a fire late Wednesday night.

All hands on deck at Nautilus Restaurant

Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Local

Rarotonga’s newest restaurant will be opening its doors tomorrow night but hammers are likely to be flying until moments before the first diners arrive.

Ignorant driving angers writer

Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I arrived home quite annoyed and angry with the female driver of a green Nissan truck, around 3.20pm on Tuesday.