Articles by Utopia Support

Excuse for snap election 'deceitful'

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is so disappointing to hear and read Henry Puna’s poor excuse on why he called a “snap election”.

Is this a sign of serious intent?

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Regarding the article in CINews of April 19, 2014 regarding the statement from the Minister of Finance...

Clarify road rules please

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Would it be possible for the police or Ministry of Transport to put something out there letting drivers know what the give way/turning right road rule actually is?

Touch finals today

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Touch Rugby

Wednesday is set to be an intense afternoon of mixed touch rugby games as teams kick into semi-final and grand finals mode at the Nikao field.

Eels rampage over Bulldogs

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in League

Injury woes made for a tough day at the office for the Titikaveka Bulldogs, who crumbled with fatigue at the Easter Monday Navy Epati Memorial Cup finals.

Library lunchtime lectures to lift off

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Local

Lunchtime lectures in downtown Avarua are being organised as part of the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society’s golden anniversary celebrations in 2014.

Are Pa Metua gets a repaint

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Local

In 1998, the Rotary Club of Rarotonga saw a need for a place for senior citizens to meet and socialise.

Election 2014 at a glance

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Politics

With last week’s snap election call, political parties, hopefuls and observers have kicked into high gear in the lead-up to the July 9 vote. Here are some of the latest details:

McCully checks solar energy projects

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Environment

New Zealand and European Union leaders are flying in to the Cook Islands later this week to check out the progress being made on renewable energy projects.

MPs suspended, not sacked: PM

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna’s office has refuted the claim by rogue MP Teina Bishop, who said he’s been thrown out of the Cook Islands Party along with Tupapa MP George Maggie.

Students speak up on environment

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Environment

Cook Islands biodiversity was a talking point at the Avarua School biodiversity speech which saw National Environment Service staff take up roles on the judging panel.

Kata: Parliament dissolved

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Kata

Kata: New political movement

Tuesday 22 April 2014 | Published in Kata

Time for public stonings?

Tuesday 22 April 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The Reverend Iana Aitau's two-part series warning us to be aware of false doctrines and false prophets is fine as far as it goes.

Why bigger price increases?

Tuesday 22 April 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, With the new 15 per cent VAT in force and the Government maybe collecting lots more money, I thought you should know about this problem.

Old TVs a roadside problem

Tuesday 22 April 2014 | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, On April 6, 2013 you published a story with the headline “Community urged to stop dumping”.

Driver licence revenue questioned

Tuesday 22 April 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Your story headed “Licence Change Means $240,000 Lost Fees” raises some questions.

Are political events divine intervention?

Tuesday 22 April 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am one of 65 participants that follow a conversation on this petition by 1946 people on the Te Mato Vai project and have contributed to the conversation four times.

Sharks bite the Bears

Tuesday 22 April 2014 | Published in League

The Aitutaki Sharks certainly gave the island reason to celebrate long into the Easter weekend.

Skate park plans for market land

Tuesday 22 April 2014 | Published in Local

BMX, scooter and bike-riding kids will soon have a new spot to hang out and practise their tricks if local businessman Brett Porter gets his way.