Articles by Utopia Support

Pukapuka school principal stuck

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National

While most school principals are back into the swing of the school year – those at Niua School on the northern group island of Pukapuka have yet to meet their new principal.

German tourists robbed in Rarotonga

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National

Electrical devices and cash have been stolen from a German family during their one-month holiday in Rarotonga.

Donated device to assist vets

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National

A piece of donated equipment will be streamlining animal operations for vets in the Cooks.

De-sexing still on offer

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National

An island-wide push for de-sexing animals fell flat with local pet owners, but people are still encouraged to book their animals in for the free procedure.

Take money and go

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National

Dear editor, I am angry and tired of watching on TV and reading in the newspapers about the complaining winging from these Grey Power overseas (NZ) pensioners and their unpaid taxes, owing to ‘my government’ (The people of the Cook Islands).

Telco decision pivotal for future

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National

Dear editor.

Dog defender quits after attacks

Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

“As a regular contributor to Trip Advisor I will often find myself in arguments with people over the question of dogs,” a smoke signaller writes.

Anger should be answer

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Church Talk

Anger is not a sin.

Tuna report slams China

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Local

The issue of subsidies and its effects on South Pacific fisheries has once again crept up, with renewed concern according to a report by one regional organisation.

Toothbrush time!

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Local

The school bell signalling the end of morning tea break at Arorangi Primary School also means ‘toothbrush drill’.

KiiKii robbery - the facts

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

I refer to the letter in C I News Thursday February 6 re: Kiikii Robbery.

Speak up and be banned!

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

The banning of three long-time supporters of football in the Cook Islands by OFC and CIFA is a sad day in our football history.

Battery stench appalling

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, On our recent regular trip to Rarotonga where we stay at Muri, the same old problem made itself known.

Kata - February 7, 2014

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Kata

Junior netball development on offer

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Netball

On the back of the highly successful “Future Kukis Holiday Netball programme” the netball development team is preparing for the after school netball programme.

Sharks set to attack today

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National

Sole outer islands rugby league team the Aitutaki Sharks will have all eyes on them this afternoon when they take to the field for their first match of the new season.

Murienua outcome less than two weeks away

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National

A hotly-anticipated by-election set for the constituency of Murienua is less than two weeks away.

Weather buoy will provide better data

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National

A buoy that monitors weather and water quality will be assisting pearl farmers in Manihiki.

TAU offers help to Tonga Power

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National

Power authority Te Aponga Uira is lending a helping hand to get power and lighting restored to homes in Tonga that were flattened by Cyclone Ian last month.

Dispute delays relief barge

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National

Hopes of a barge leaving for Pukapuka this weekend have been dashed by a last-minute disagreement over the cost of work materials.