Articles by Utopia Support

Vehicle plates now available

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

There is no delay in vehicle owners receiving registration plates for privately owned motor vehicles, advises BCI’s Simona Aumetua.

Whose permission needed to fish?

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Seen on Sunday morning in the Rutaki lagoon, a person(s) hand netting tropical fish for aquarium purposes (I presume).

Thanks for everything, but why sell good performer?

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Kia Orana from the staff at Telecom Cook Islands to our customers and to the CIP Government.

Kata - February 25, 2014

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Kata

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New blood for netball in 2014

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Netball

This year is shaping up to be another important year for the national netball team.

Cops crack down on driving offences

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in National

Police have identified driving-related crime as a top priority after a number of incidents on the road over the weekend.

New simulator to keep ATC skills well honed

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in National

Air traffic controllers at Rarotonga Airport will soon start using a cutting-edge simulator training tool designed to keep their skills at the highest level.

By-election win was 'sweet' for Demos

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in National

Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen is describing last week’s Murienua by-election win by James Beer as a testament to the party’s rising popularity.

Huge grin from Victor after team restores his walker

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in National

Seeing his newly pimped up walking frame brought a huge grin to five-year old Takitumu School student Victor Samuel’s face as he surged out of the helping hands of his teacher to take hold of his walking aid.

Global aim by Girl Guides

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in National

The local chapter of Girl Guides is currently in the process of becoming a full member of the global Girl Guides association.

Fisheries grants widely spread over 10 islands

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in National

Thirty-seven fishers from 10 islands have been selected as recipients for $47,000 in small fisheries grants provided by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).

Music icons recognised

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in National

Icons of Cook Islands music both past and present will receive recognition this year at an awards ceremony in Auckland scheduled for October.

Cyclone shelters all need a ramp

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

“If buildings are to be retrofitted, please remember our less mobile people and build a ramp with handrail to at least one of the entrances,” a member of the Cook Islands National Disability Council writes.

US gets more fishing days

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Government has expanded the nation’s purse seine fishery with extra fishing rights for the American fishing fleet after negotiations with the US State Department.

Sea Eagles slay the Sharks

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in Features

Intense rugby league matches were played at the weekend with the Sea Eagles, Panthers and Eels emerging the victors of their respective battles.

There's little wonder that Mauke is dying

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The story of the Island Council of Mauke’s decision to stop a Sunday Air Raro flight (Feb 22) taking the body of a dead Mauke man home is both confusing and worrying.

Mathematics show pension reality

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

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TCI staff forgotten?

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, Kia Orana from the staff at Telecom Cook Islands, to the major shareholder of Telecom Cook Islands, Telecom New Zealand, For over 20 years, we have enjoyed being here, enjoyed the comradeship, the challenges, and especially the triumphs in bringing quality telecommunications to our people of the Cook Islands with your help.

Thomson responds to Prime Minister's TMV allegations

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, Reply to PM: Let’s be honest, what do you mean by self-interest? Here’s something yourself, ICI minister and Te Mato Vai state: “The guaranteed supply of safe drinking water to Rarotonga”.

Kata - February 24, 2014

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in Kata