Articles by Utopia Support

Heads up on renewable energy for donors

Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Local

International donor partners will be updated on local renewable energy projects when they visit the Cook Islands next week.

Taro under major attack on Mauke

Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Local

Armyworms are destroying whole crops of taro at an alarming rate on the island of Mauke.

Kata - February 10, 2014

Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Kata

Remembrance service

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Church Talk

Tahitian Reverend Tihoti Pittman will be remembered at a family service this Sunday at the Calvary Hall in Arorangi.

Aitutaki filming popular

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Local

Tens of thousands of people from all over the world have already watched the making of an Air New Zealand safety video shot in Aitutaki.

Cops 'fishing' says lawyer

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Local

Cabinet Minister Teina Bishop’s lawyer says recent raids associated with the ongoing police investigation of his client appear to be a “fishing expedition”.

Digicel deal nearly done?

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Local

Digicel met with the Cook Islands Government yesterday to talk about its intentions to buy a majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands.

Deborah does her own thing

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Local

While most visitors to paradise are keen to don bikinis and soak up the sun American Deborah Upington (pictured centre) prefers to spend her time helping in the classroom.

Telecom shares should be sold to locals

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

A revolution in telecommunications and associated services is about to descend on the Cook Islands and we might not even be prepared for it.

Pipework queried

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Can you please ask the appropriate person these questions in regard the recent water main pipe installation in Avarua: 1.

How to save Cooks over $50 million

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, According to Mr Richard Neves, loans and debts are good for the country, wow! What a brilliant display of madness and arrogance.

Reconsider septic tank decision

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Can I please enquire through your newspaper why WATSAN declined a request for a project-funded septic tank system for the night market property in Muri? With up to 500 patrons frequenting the Muri night market on a weekly basis, surely this more than justifies and qualifies this very property to be installed with a WATSAN funded-septic tank system? Come to think of it, can WATSAN management explain to the public how a vacant section in Avana/Aroko, where the old Ngatangiia packing shed once stood, could qualify for a WATSAN-funded septic tank but the Muri night market property cannot? Surely priority would go to a property more deserving whereby it is a no-brainer that numerous people congregate regularly (night market) rather than some small section that has no dwelling on it and is unlikely to do so for some time? Where’s the justice and fairness in all this? Sadly it would appear in this particular instance that decisions were made by WATSAN management which were based on the individuals’ “standing” in the community rather than one based on merit.

Bank advert is 'misleading'

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I’m bemused by Westpac Bank’s misleading advertisement in yesterday’s CI News (Feb 5), i.e.

Govt must consider good for everyone

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I’d like to take this opportunity to respond to Mr Scott’s recent letter.

Govt shows no respect for elders

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I just want to respond to Tim Tepaki’s letter dated 4/2/14.

Kata - February 8, 2014

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Kata

Junior league development at the swamp

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in League

Action at the Avatiu field today will kick off at 10am with the re-start of the Cook Islands Junior Rugby League Academy development programme.

Ukulele legend to pass on his skill

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National

Renowned ukulele player Rudy Aquino will be sharing his gift with the Rarotonga community this month.

Aitutaki's turn for sampling

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National

A consultant visited schools on Aitutaki this week to test for asbestos.

New board members

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National

The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) recently announced changes to its board.