Articles by Utopia Support

Sea Eagles home ground, crowd advantage

Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in League

A win against the top of the table Avatiu Eels today will be a massive bonus and confidence boost for hosts the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles.

Water project offers key lessons

Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Valuable lessons can be learnt from the mistakes made during a major rainwater harvesting project in the Northern Cook Islands, a new report says.

Pacific Parliamentary staff attend workshop

Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Politics

Parliamentarians from across the region joined local officials at a professional development workshop held in Rarotonga yesterday.

Airline contracts 'reckless': Opposition

Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Politics

The Opposition Democratic Party says locking the country into two four-year contracts with Air New Zealand to provide long-haul flights is an “illegal” and “reckless act”.

Kata: Back tax scrapped

Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Kata

Bulldogs vs Sharks winner to memorial cup final

Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in League

The winner of today’s Titikaveka Bulldogs and Aitutaki Sharks premier men’s rugby league clash at Arutanga field will confirm their spot at the inaugural Navy Epati Memorial Cup final.

Referee boycott, games will go on

Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in League

Rugby league games will carry on despite a small group of referees who have boycotted the game.

Solar system to cover big area

Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Environment

A massive new solar power system being built beside Rarotonga Airport will be the size of several house sites and comprise 3800 panels.

Police physical trainer in top form

Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Local

After six weeks of the toughest physical training of his life, Aporo Kirikava is fighting fit and ready to help boost fitness levels at the Cook Islands Police Service.

How to give and get respect - Part one

Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Church Talk

It seems that common courtesy is not so common any more.

Pension 'back tax' to be scrapped

Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Local

Pensioner activist group Grey Power has scored a major victory with a Government announcement to remove the “back tax” on their pensions.

New pre-school building blessed

Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Church Talk

St Joseph’s School pre-school students received blessings and prayers when their new school was opened at Tutakimoa on Wednesday morning.

Give credit where credit is due

Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter in your column on Wednesday March 26, 2014 where the writer ranted and raved with unfair and unreasonable criticisms of the Government and calling for new leadership and a new party.

Weather experts to gather in Raro

Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Weather

Weather experts will be meeting in Rarotonga from Monday to review climate services and discuss the region's needs.

Kata: Political reform

Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Kata

Airport upgrade on the cards

Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Weather

Rarotonga and Aitutaki airports are about to be given a technical work-over to identify potential upgrades as part of the Government's National Sustainable Development Plan (2011-2015).

Beer will not be sworn in: PM

Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna says Murienua by-election winner James Beer will not be sworn in as the constituency’s Member of Parliament next Monday.

Demos won't support VAT, reform bills

Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Politics

The Democratic Party will not support two key government initiatives in Parliament next week, says Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen.

Tereora food fest to fund upgrades

Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Local

Prepare yourself to feast tomorrow at Tereora College’s fundraising Food Festival.

New 'op shop' opens in Raro

Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Local

Bargain hunters will be thrilled to hear that a new opportunity shop has opened in Rarotonga, offering a bounty of pre-loved clothes, household items, toys and knickknacks.