Articles by Utopia Support

Timing of walkout a 'dumb' strategy

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Listening to the Parliamentary Debate on Monday, concerning the Bill to increase VAT to 15%, brought home to me how “strategically dumb” the Democratic Party really is.

Pension rules have no exceptions

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to clarify the eligibility criteria for the Cook Islands Old Age Pension in reference to a letter to you published on Saturday March 29 2014.

Weather experts meet to improve climate services

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Weather

Weather experts from small island developing states in the Pacific have gathered in Rarotonga this week to look at improving climate services in the region.

New juice bar on Rarotonga

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local

Boost your health and get moving with a fresh juice or smoothie from the newest healthy juice bar on the island – the Kai Ora juice bar at Manu Manor in Tupapa.

Free transport for dog de-sexing

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local

A free pick-up service is being offered to dog owners in Arorangi who have been unable to get their animals de-sexed.

Govt slammed for 'passive compliance'

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Technology

Local businessman William Framhein is furious that the Government is allowing Telecom Cook Islands to pass into the hands of global telecommunications company Digicel.

Mangaia ready to launch Puna Plan

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Mangaia residents are making headway on preparations for the launch of the Mangaia Island and Puna Plans 2014-2018.

Govt criticised for stance on Telecom

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Technology

The Government will almost certainly be waiving its right to buy Telecom New Zealand’s majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands.

No tsunami expected in the Cooks

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Environment

No tsunami is expected in Cook Islands waters following an 8.2 earthquake in northern Chile yesterday.

TMV construction to start this month

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local

Construction on the $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project is scheduled to begin this month.

Govt pursuing shark fin matter: Puna

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local

The Government is seeking to have fines placed on a Chinese-flagged fishing vessel that was recently discovered to be in possession of shark fins.

VAT increase could be deemed invalid

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Politics

Parliament is waiting on advice from Crown Law on how to deal with an error that is believed to have occurred during the passing of the Government’s Value Added Tax increase on Monday.

SPREP gets new executive officer

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local

Cook Islands woman Audrey Brown-Pereira has been appointed Executive Officer at the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).

Kata: Stolen goods

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Kata

Wage increase more important

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I refer to the placing of some articles in your Cook Islands News of Thursday 27 March 2014 which I have mentioned below:

Grey Power story deserved more

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I was disappointed at the front page cover of Friday March 28 issue of the Cook Islands News.

Sea Eagles still soaring

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in League

The Ngatangiia Sea Eagles premier men’s team take a well-earned break this week after a well-deserved victory over the Avatiu Eels.

Beer sworn in to Parliament

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Politics

James Beer was officially sworn in as Member of Parliament for the constituency of Murienua during yesterday’s opening session of Parliament.

Telecom CI shares sold for $23 million

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Technology

Telecom New Zealand has entered into an agreement to sell its 60 per cent stake in Telecom Cook Islands to Digicel for about $23 million.

Kata: Politics

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Kata