Articles by Utopia Support

Kata - March 11, 2014

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in Kata

Whales to be filmed by expert in Cooks

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Environment

One of the world’s top underwater photographers is coming to the Cook Islands later this year to capture stunning images of whales swimming in our waters.

By-election petition to be considered today

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local

The recently filed petition concerning last month’s Murienua by-election results will be the focus of a court meeting scheduled today.

Zika-like cases keep coming

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local

Nearly 130 people have been affected by a zika-like outbreak since the first cases were reported at the start of February, says the Ministry of Health.

CCECC eyeing legal action against Pitt

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local

The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) is considering legal action against former Business Trade and Investment Board chairman George Pitt and the publishers of a local weekly newspaper over an article which contained a conflict-of-interest allegation against Deputy Prime Minister Teariki Heather.

Pasifika smiles all round

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local

Mareko’s general manager Cherelle Chan is all island charm and smiles at the Pasifika Festival over the weekend.

Where's the benefit in chasing NZ super?

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Are you nearing 60 years old and thinking of going to New Zealand for the almighty pension? Here is some food for thought.

Kata - March 10, 2014

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Kata

Bears come out of hibernation

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in League

The Arorangi Bears came out of hibernation on Saturday and mauled the Tupapa Panthers 29-12 in an intense battle.

RAMSI doing good work in Solomons, says Nga Pouto

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in National

RAMSI is achieving good results in the Solomon Islands, according to a Cook Islands senior police officer who has been seconded there.

New clubrooms are facility for all to use

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in National

Aitutaki Game Fishing Club’s new clubrooms were officially opened on February 22 with special guests that included the Prime Minister Henry Puna, Minister Murray McCully, Minister Teina Bishop, NZ High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers, Chinese Ambassador Wang Lutong, Cook Islands Tourism Corporation chair Ewan Smith and CEO Halatoa Fua, along with Mayor John Baxter and the Aronga mana of Aitutaki.

Cabinet in country

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in National

Prime Minister Henry Puna returned from personal leave over the weekend, and will be resuming his normal routine for the coming week.

Aitutaki second best in South Pacific

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in National

Aitutaki has been voted the second best island in the South Pacific by popular travel website Tripadvisor.

Tourists disillusioned after bag was stolen

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in National

A visiting Australian couple are unlikely to return to Rarotonga after having nearly $2000 stolen while they were out for dinner this week.

Cabinet sacks Pitt as chairman of BTIB

Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in Local

George Pitt has been fired from his role as chairman of the board for the Business Trade and Investment Board.

Come and see for yourself

Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Reverend Dr Karl-Heinz Kuhlman, PhD wrote a letter to the editor in the Cook Islands News on Friday March 7.

Kata - March 8, 2014

Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in Kata

Junior league take over Raemaru Park

Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in League

Tomorrow’s rugby league stars will take over the Raemaru Park field in Arorangi today for the junior league development “Mini Mod” programme.

Two main league matches on today

Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in League

Both premier men’s rugby league games being played today are sure to be main match contenders as they all have something to prove.

Survey launch to mark IWD

Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in National

Today is International Women’s Day and in the Cook Islands this will be commemorated with the launch of the executive summary of the first national family health and safety report at the Punanga Nui Market.