Articles by Utopia Support

Pitcairners deny mutiny make-up

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Regional

A Pitcairn descendant of Fletcher Christian has laughed off reports of a symbolic reconciliation with the Bligh family 225 years after the legendary mutiny on the Bounty.

Fiji: 'Dead man' seeking answers

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Regional

An inquiry is underway in Fiji to determine how a man who was declared dead in the nation’s main hospital was pronounced alive an hour later.

PNG: Refugee status known soon

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Regional

Papua New Guinea has taken the first step towards granting refugee status and resettling refugees currently detained on Manus Island.

PNG: Human trafficking confronted

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Regional

New anti-human trafficking laws are expected to come into force in Papua New Guinea next month.

Speed and skill in five-a-side

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Football

Today’s five-a-side football matches will be highly competitive at the CIFA Complex in Matavera as teams show speed, skills and teamwork.

TMV work 'off to a bad start'

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Work on the Te Mato Vai project has started on the Ara Metua in Atupa – and I was saddened to see that it is off to a bad start!

Attacks on PM 'out of hand'

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

We’ve had almost four years of CIP rule and the criticism through the media attacking the CIP and especially the Prime Minister has gotten out of hand.

ANZ says meitaki maata

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Local

ANZ customers are being treated this week with fantastic activities and food on offer as part of ANZ bank’s Pacific Customer Week.

Telecom offer closes in 10 days

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Technology

Those keen to get their hands on a majority share of Telecom Cook Islands have only 10 days left to throw their hat in the ring.

Maggie turfed from CIP

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Politics

Tupapa Member of Parliament George Maggie was expelled from the Cook Islands Party yesterday.

Energy targets achievable - De Bray

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Environment

Energy Commissioner Roger de Bray says the country is on track to achieve its ambitious renewable energy targets set for 2015 and 2020.

T&M to sign Te Mato Vai deal

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Local

T&M Heather and the Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) are on the verge of signing a contract that will pave the way for the local construction company to participate in the $60 million Te Mato Vai project.

Anzac Day 'a memorable experience'

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, What started as an opportunity to support an old service mate for the work he has done over a number of years organising the Anzac Day Parade and its “uniformed youth groups”, has turned out to be a great and memorable experience for both Nigel and me.

Letter 'shows gross misunderstanding'

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The letter in Monday’s paper by “Voter by Choice” is the most illogical I have ever read.

Kata: George Maggie turfed from CIP

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Kata

Bishop 'precipitated snap election': PM

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Politics

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

CI international player suspended

Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in League

The Newcastle Knights have stood down Cook Islands international Zane Tetevano for breaching club policy after he allegedly punched the windscreen of a taxi.

Lessons learned on soccer tour

Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Football

Valuable lessons have been learned by the Cook Islands women’s youth soccer team on their development tour in Auckland.

Premier netball games tonight

Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Netball

Two premier grade netball games will be played at the Telecom Sports Arena this evening along with the normal open one and two grade matches.

Rauti Para receive high-tech training

Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Local

A Rauti Para project that provides tablet training for seniors has finally come to Rarotonga, funded by Cook Islands’ donor partners.