Articles by Utopia Support

Need seen to reach men

Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in National

Findings from a recent family health and safety study will be used to address the issues women in our community face.

Further arrests made in burglary investigations

Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in National

Three more men have been arrested this week as a result of police investigations into a spate of burglaries in Rarotonga.

Workshop focusing on emerging marine park

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Environment

Stakeholders of the Cook Islands Marine Park participated in a workshop earlier this week meant to deal with key issues in laying a foundation for the emerging conservation zone.

Oceania bid to protect endangered sharks

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Environment

More than 60 people from nine countries met recently to develop a plan to implement the new Appendix II listings for sharks under CITES, the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, which will have ramifications for the future of the shark fin trade in the Pacific.

Stark picture of fishery in North

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Local

Sharks without fins rotting on the shore, weaker catches, and smaller fish were part of a bleak assessment of the fishery in the Northern Cook Islands that was given to a prominent local scientist during his recent visit there.

Ask SF owners

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, About the Superfund I read your February 4 paper where the Judge said the fund is unconstitutional, so does that mean it is now illegal? The chief of the fund said “The judgment is being dealt with by counsel and government”.

Tax deducted at source by MIA

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In case people got the wrong inference from Kurt Scheel’s letter to the editor on Tuesday, BCI would like to advise they only process the pension payment schedule from Internal Affairs.

Congratulations to all for dog outcomes

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Congratulations to all of the individuals here on Rarotonga who have contributed to improving the dog situation! I applaud the efforts of the Esther Honey organisation and their staff and volunteers who dedicate themselves for a humane approach to control of the animal population! We have visited the Cooks numerous times over the last 30 years and have certainly noticed that your free sterilisation and education programmes have made a huge difference.

Cults not Christian says professor

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Since my different visits in recent years to Rarotonga as Professor of Theology coming from Germany at Takamoa Theological College I observe with sadness the growing splitting of the society here.

Kata - March 7, 2014

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Kata

First D-league points to Aitutaki

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in National

It was a tough ask for the Aitutaki men’s cricket side in the opening round of the Domestic League last weekend as the boys from Araura played three matches in 24 hours.

Warriors battle the Sharks today

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in National

A win will be on the minds of both the Takuvaine Warriors and Aitutaki Sharks today as the two clubs face off at Arutanga field in Aitutaki this afternoon.

Wage review panel hears submissions

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in National

People in the outer islands have called for a separate minimum wage to compensate for their high cost of living.

Burglar targets tourists

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in National

Police are investigating three burglaries and one incident of theft committed in Rarotonga this week, with victims including visitors to the island.

Water tank for local vet clinic

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in National

Esther Honey has received a new water tank to help solve recent water shortages at the clinic.

Fingers crossed for Pukapuka teachers

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in National

Four teachers who have been stuck in Rarotonga waiting for transport to Pukapuka are likely to be leaving by boat next week.

Pa Enua cop huge swells

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in National

Big swells have been battering some of the outer islands this week but no major damage has been reported yet.

Big waves at the Boiler

Thursday 6 March 2014 | Published in Local

Rarotonga’s fickle surf break The Boiler turned it on yesterday when a solid swell rolled in to town.

Outbreak could be zika, not dengue

Thursday 6 March 2014 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Health believes Rarotonga could be dealing with an outbreak of zika, rather than dengue fever.

Digicel is back on the island

Thursday 6 March 2014 | Published in Local

Digicel representatives are back on the island this week to talk with the Government about buying shares in Telecom Cook Islands.