Articles by Utopia Support

Finding your spiritual GPS

Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in Church Talk

Spiritual GPS (Global Positioning System) makes it possible to always know where you’ve been, where you are, and where you’re headed sort of the past, present, and future of your life from a visual and geographic perspective.

Police presence at water consultation

Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in Local

Attendees at Wednesday evening’s Te Mato Vai consultation voiced their concerns on the unprecedented infrastructure undertaking, which drew the presence of police after a boisterous protest by one individual.

Dogs damage tourism reputation

Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in Local

Rarotonga’s reputation as a world-class holiday destination is being tainted by reports of tourists being attacked by stray dogs, says tourism’s chief executive officer.

Overstayers prompt immigration queries

Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Regarding overstayers, I have some questions for the immigration department.

Tax information contracts praised

Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Congratulations once again! Last year I wrote to tell you how much I admired the civility in your parliament.

Praise for staff at Raro hospital

Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I had the recent misfortune to be admitted to the hospital after an urgent very early morning home visit by Doctor Faireka.

Where did MFEM get the power?

Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I too was wondering where the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) got its powers to raid bank accounts and was fascinated by MFEM’s interpretation of its authority so congratulate Mr Allsworth for raising this quite legitimate concern and saving me the effort.

Kata - January 17, 2014

Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in Kata

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Tongan fundraiser brings healing

Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in National

A Tongan woman living in the Cook Islands is single-handedly preparing and selling 500 plates of food today to raise money for Cyclone Ian victims in her home village.

What is missing from our economy?

Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in National

“How many roads must a man walk down before you can call him a man ...

No immediate plans to charge for water

Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in National

The government has no immediate plans to charge households for water once a multi-million dollar water infrastructure project is completed.

Finance concerns heard at TMV consult

Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in National

The ability of the Cook Islands to pay the estimated $64 million price tag for the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project was at the forefront during Wednesday’s consultation meeting.

Travelling the world, yet again

Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: “Regarding the Grey Power television advert about our travelling Prime Minister, please keep on running that advert every night.

On a mission

Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in Local

Rachel Miller (left), eight, and Soana Moala, four, will be pitching in at a youth-oriented fundraiser this weekend.

Account raids illegal: Bishop

Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in Local

Education and tourism minister Teina Bishop is saying the recent bank account raids by the treasurer contravene tax laws and the nation’s constitution.

Lack of law and order in Aitutaki

Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to give my support to Dr Roro Daniels’ disgust of drinking and abusive behaviour of locals and returning locals on Aitutaki.

Collector 'has no authority' to raid accounts

Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Happy New Year to all.

Kata - January 16, 2014

Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in Kata

League academy achieving goals

Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in League

The junior rugby league academy that has been running all week is achieving its goal of teaching rising league players good rugby league habits and techniques, as well as encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle.

2nd CIP by-election candidate withdraws

Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in Politics

A “stand-in” candidate nominated by the Cook Islands Party to run in the Murienua by-election has withdrawn from the upcoming vote.