Articles by Utopia Support

Rasmussen: 50th anniversary plans 'ridiculous'

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in Local

Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is calling the government’s plans for a full year of celebrations for the nation’s 50th anniversary of self-government “silly and ridiculous”.

CIFA articles to be 'monitored'

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, As you may know the Cook Islands Football Association is a member of FIFA and OFC (Oceania Football Confederation).

'Public sector debt is not a bad thing'

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The recent Te Mato Vai consultations highlighted public concerns around the levels of public debt in the Cook Islands and the sustainability of it into the future.

Kata - January 30, 2014

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in Kata

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Master Sea Eagles host this week's showdown

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in League

The masters of rugby league played at Tupapa’s Victoria Park last Friday with overseas players boosting the local ranks.

Aitutaki wins 2014 men's Super-Sixes

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National

Aitutaki won the first men’s cricket super sixes in emphatic style on Saturday! The Araura players made the trip from Aitutaki especially for the competition held at the Turangi Cricket Oval.

Law must be passed to reimburse Grey Power funds

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National

A special law will have to be passed to fulfil a government promise to return money to members of Grey Power who had their accounts raided by the treasurer.

Pacific women look to increase their numbers in parliament

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National

Mangaia Member of Parliament Tangi Matapo and Pan Pacific South East Asia Women’s Association (PPSEAWA) Cook Islands Inc president Alexis Napa-Wolfgramm are in Fiji at the Pacific sub-regional gender and politics training workshop run by the Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development.

Kuki MP makes inaugural speech in NZ

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National

With eloquence, compassion and determination, New Zealand Member of Parliament Munokoapoto Williams left no doubt of the powerful advocacy she will bring to parliament during her maiden speech yesterday.

Airport celebrates 40th anniversary

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National

The Cook Islands International Airport celebrated its 40th anniversary yesterday.

Chinese firm 'working without registration'

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National

The Chinese construction firm contracted to work on Te Mato Vai has not obtained approval to operate in the Cooks, said the chairman of the board that handles foreign company registrations.

Tourist robbery worries motel owner

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National

A robbery at the Kiikii Motel this week has left its owner deeply upset for her guests and worried about how the incident will impact on her business.

Historic moment

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in Local

Traditional and religious leaders in front of the brand new sign marking the historic site at Avana harbour.

Rattle to lead 50th anniversary planning

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in Local

Parliamentary speaker Nikki Rattle has been named as chief executive of a group that will be spearheading planning for 50th anniversary celebrations of self rule in the Cook Islands.

'People are the biggest asset'

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is common knowledge that any country’s most valuable asset is its people.

Apology to QR

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In my column published on January 25 last week in CINews, I made reference to Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters doing door-to-door campaigning for the Cook Islands Party in the first Murienua by-election.

Fluoride is also in food

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Taro contains fluoride.

Kata - January 29, 2014

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in Kata

Alcohol a factor in road incidents

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in National

Police are again calling for an end to drinking and driving after dealing with a number of alcohol-related incidents on the roads over the weekend.

Assault over carton of beer

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in National

An elderly man has been placed on a six-month suspended sentence, for assaulting his wife over a carton of beer.