Articles by Utopia Support

Coordinate infrastructure projects

Friday 14 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The tender for resealing the Airport to Tupapa stretch is out and it’s work that will bring relief and comfort to road users.

Eels host Sharkies

Friday 14 March 2014 | Published in League

The Aitutaki Sharks will sharpen their teeth again today and will want to take a bite out of the Avatiu Eels when they clash at the Swamp today.

Quiz night fundraiser for netball squad

Friday 14 March 2014 | Published in Netball

National pride is foremost on the minds of the Cook Islands Black Pearls national netball team who have a busy and important year ahead.

Telecom finally launches O3B and 3G

Friday 14 March 2014 | Published in Technology

Telecom Cook Islands is finally launching its much-hyped O3b fast internet and 3G mobile services, after months of painstaking tests and technical tweaks.

Summer photo earns cool prize

Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Local

It began as a little scare, but a lucky occurrence on the reef in Mangaia turned into opportunity for two visitors from Rarotonga after winning the Cook Islands News Memories of Summer Photo Competition.

Wind warning for Northern Group

Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Local

Islands in the Northern Group are being warned to expect strong winds over the next few days as a tropical disturbance lingers to the west.

Parliament to sit before April 1?

Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Local

Dates have yet to scheduled, but eight bills are ready to be addressed by Government during the next session of Parliament.

No need to buy 'toys' with public funds

Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Most will agree with letter writer Ex CIP Supporter complaining about Minister Kiriau Turepu’s three vehicles parked at his home.

Confirm PM costs please

Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, If the Prime Minister’s visit to NZ last week was “personal” can the Prime Minister’s Office confirm whether Cabinet approved for $2000 from the civil list to assist in covering his travel costs? I understand that $1000 was for “entertainment” and the remaining $1000 to cover other so-called travel-related costs.

Kata - March 13, 2014

Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Kata

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Masters play the curtain raiser for Sharks and Eels

Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in League

The Takuvaine Koura Vai played the Araura masters in a rugby league game at Arutanga Park last Friday.

Sevens squad prepares for Hong Kong, Glasgow

Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in League

The Cook Islands men’s rugby sevens team will take on Kenya in their first game at the Commonwealth Games to be held at the Ibrox Stadium in Scotland – home of the Rangers.

Government posts $4.7m surplus

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Local

The Government has posted a $4.7 million net surplus in its latest financial report for the six months ending December 31.

Runway work well underway at Pukapuka

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Local

Repairs to Pukapuka’s airport are now well under way, with the runway surface torn up and ready to be levelled.

Double standard?

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I recently flew on Air New Zealand and was proud to see the new safety video.

Why allow three Govt vehicles?

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, For a number of weeks now the Minister for Agriculture Kiriau Turepu has had three Government-owned vehicles parked in his front yard in Matavera.

Kata - March 12, 2014

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Kata

Fun, excitement and school spirit in soccer

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Football

The CIFA Matavera Complex was filled with fun, excitement and school spirit at the second round of the Rarotonga Senior Primary Schools Cup Competition last Wednesday.

Turtle rescue in Nassau

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in Local

Nassau School students were frantic last week when they rescued their pet turtles from unexpected sea surges.

New safety barrier at Blackrock blackspot

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in Local

Volunteers have been hard at work building a new safety rail at Blackrock designed to prevent motorists driving over the bank.