Articles by Utopia Support

Desperate tourist turns to Air NZ

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National

An Australian tourist was so disenchanted with his Muri holiday that he has written an open letter to Air New Zealand Chief Executive Chris Luxon and copied it into prominent politicians and officials here.

Cooks, NZ ministerial meeting underway in Aitutaki

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National

The third Joint Ministerial Meeting between the Cook Islands and New Zealand is currently underway in Aitutaki.

WoF scheme for sewerage

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National

Tourism operators are being encouraged to get a ‘Warrant of Fitness’ for their sanitation systems under a new scheme.

Two months for cyclones

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National

Cook Islanders have so far had a cyclone-free season but the Meteorological Service says there are still two months left and people should stay prepared.

Marine Park christened as new 'Marae Moana'

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National

The Cook Islands Marine Park has been officially named ‘Marae Moana’.

Air NZ video launched in Aitutaki

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National

Air New Zealand’s glamorous new in-flight safety video had its official Cook Islands launch at an event in Aitutaki last night.

Get results then celebrate

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

“Most people celebrate achievements once the results are shown,” writes a smoke signaller.

Satan's tentacles spreading far and wide

Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in Church Talk

“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.

Fishing licences worth $5m

Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in Environment

Licence fees paid by local and foreign fishing vessels contributed $5 million to the Cook Islands economy last year.

'Ship owners should get a warning'

Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in Environment

Those responsible for the ship which left black patches of soot on the water outside Avatiu Harbour this week should receive a warning, says the National Environment Service.

Election outcome could be known tomorrow, but Beer hopeful

Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in Local

Cautious optimism was displayed by preliminary Murienua by-election winner James Beer, after the announcement of results by officials Wednesday night.

TMV launch marks biggest ever project

Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in Local

The largest infrastructure undertaking in the modern history of the Cook Islands was formally launched yesterday.

Akateretere anga tau, no te au apinga angaanga e te au rave angaanga

Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Ki te Etita, I roto ite parani maata ote Mato Vai, toku manako, kua akaari mai te taunga akamarama ite mapu katoa, kia anga ia tetai akateretereanga tau tikai, aite atu kite turanga o Nu Tireni e te au basileia I vao ake.

Please get it right!

Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, I just wanted to point out that the letter written in Maori by Anaru in Ruaau has alot of grammatical error in it or typos.

Due diligence on construction

Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, In the Te Mato Vai Draft Master Plan, I think the consultants have given us the “roadmap” to build a quality system up to New Zealand and international standards – all we have to do is follow it .

Time to take matters in our own hands?

Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, When and where do crime stoppers meet? There might have to be the majority of us good people on the Island joining them to meet! We will not live in fear! The Cook Islands is one of the only safe places left in the world where we don’t get mugged walking down the streets, but this seems to be changing increasingly.

Kata - February 21, 2014

Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in Kata

Sea Eagles ready for Sharks

Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in National

Playing on home ground in front of their staunch and vocal maroon army of supporters should give the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles the edge today against the visiting Aitutaki Sharks.

Art gallery donates to Creative Centre

Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in National

Money raised from a successful art auction in Rarotonga earlier this week has been put towards helping people with disabilities.

Telecom NZ values TCI at $15 million

Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in National

Telecom New Zealand has valued its stake in Telecom Cook Islands at $15 million and says a sale is “highly probable”.