Articles by Utopia Support

Kata: Executive decisions

Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Kata

Airport solar project to cost $3m

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Environment

A large solar power system being built at Rarotonga International Airport will be the biggest in the country and is expected to cost about $3 million.

Consumer watchdog being sought

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is looking for its next consumer watchdog.

Water tank programme on track

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local

After reduced activity in February, the Government’s subsidised water tank programme looks to be well on track.

Japanese funding for Maungaroa

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local

Up to NZ$146,905 is being provided by the Government of Japan for the construction of the Maungaroa Lifelong Study Centre building and office furnishings at Arorangi.

Helping hand from Hideki Date - again

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local

Rarotonga-based Hideki Date recently visited his homeland Japan during his annual leave – but was soon hard at work as a volunteer cleaning up at the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant.

First trees planted at Punanga Nui Park

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local

It may have taken close to two years but the first trees have finally been planted in a desolate patch of land running north of Punanga Nui Market.

What happened to 'Kia Orana' greeting?

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, We have travelled from Canada to Raro for several years now. We come to Raro because of the people, the friendly culture and your beautiful island.

Hard road to get a pension

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Nearly eight years ago now my wife, a Cook Islander, decided to come back home to live.

Give tourists free travel insurance

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, As a Cook Islander (an Aitutaki resident) now living in Australia I’m dumbfounded about the crime spree going on in Rarotonga.

Kata: Foreign fishing interests

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Kata

TikiTour expands to outer islands

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Locally owned and operated TikiTour (formerly The Circuit) has expanded its map and coupon guide services beyond Rarotonga.

Prime Minister pushes reform ideas

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna spent the later half of this week on a media blitz promoting the Government’s proposals for political reform.

Telecom marks major milestone

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Technology

Telecom Cook Islands marked one of its biggest milestones in recent history with a full-on launch at Te Vara Nui on Friday night.

Telecom customers dispute high bills

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Technology

Telecom Cook Islands is facing heat from a number of customers in Aitutaki who believe they are being billed for broadband data they haven’t used.

Warning to watch data usage

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Technology

As Cook Islanders adjust to the benefits of high-speed internet and 3G mobile, Telecom is warning its customers to keep an eye on their data usage.

The other side of death

Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Church Talk

Last week a friend was sharing with me how disheartening it was for him to see a friend pass away so suddenly and unfairly.

Round two for Bulldogs and Warriors

Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in League

Temurimotia Park will host the start of the second round of rugby league with games at the field today. The Bulldogs will host the Takuvaine warriors reserve grade today before the premier grade from the two clubs square off tomorrow.

Crusaders share rugby knowledge

Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islands rugby scholarship student Davey Mato has been rubbing shoulders, of the rugby scrum kind, with Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett this week.

Spike in new vehicle registrations in 2013

Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Local

New vehicle registrations soared to a seven-year high in 2013, while the total value of building approvals remained low but crept up slightly.