Articles by Utopia Support

Comparing the rates of airlines

Saturday 11 January 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller who receives email updates of specials writes: “Interesting to see how the email compares with the advert in Monday’s paper for sale fares between the Cook Islands and New Zealand.

Want to live perfect this New Year?

Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in Church Talk

“Keep perfection and choose integrity, because there is a good end for men of peace,” (Psalm 37:37) When a new year begins, many people look back to tally their experiences: challenges and victories, losses and gains, adventures and relationships.

Rare whales beached on Mangaia

Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in Environment

Two mammals originally thought to be dolphins found washed up on the shores of Mangaia on Tuesday evening are now believed to be of the rare beaked whale species.

Kata - January 10, 2014

Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in Kata

Masters league returns

Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in League

The masters of rugby league will kick-off their season at the Takuvaine Happy Valley field this Friday.

Cultivating a career at home in the islands

Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in Raro on my mind

In pursuit of greener economic pastures, young people are leaving the Cook Islands in droves.

Underground cable bound for Atiu

Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

About 15 kilometres worth of electric cable is being shipped to Atiu in a step towards making the island’s power supply less vulnerable to natural disasters.

Countdown on for general election

Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in National

The countdown to the 2014 general election has started, with 10 months to go.

Mangaia receives water tanks

Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in National

A batch of water tanks has been sent to Mangaia to help alleviate on-going water problems.

Cyclone Ian tracking clear of Cook Islands

Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in National

Tracking maps suggest Tropical Cyclone Ian will pass the Cook Islands at a safe distance but the Meteorological Service is urging locals not to be complacent.

High demand for water tanks

Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in Environment

Increased demand for water tanks saw suppliers temporarily run out of tanks last month.

Opening doors

Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in Local

Of Cook Islands descent, Air Force members Reece and Kavae Tamariki have recently been in Rarotonga relaxing at the family home.

Pensioner issue could 'damage special relationship' with NZ

Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I hope the issue of taxing New Zealand-paid pensions is resolved quickly.

Strictly factual

Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I’d like to suggest a correction to the headline on the front page of the paper on January 8, that read "Pa Enua focus of major donor meeting." This is not the paper’s fault per say, but if the paper wanted to be factually correct the headline should read: "Rhetoric the focus of major donor meeting".

Kata - January 9, 2014

Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in Kata

Stranded teachers unable to reach Pukapuka

Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

A group of teachers trying to reach Pukupuka before the school year begins are stranded in Rarotonga while they wait for the northern island’s airport to be repaired.

Only kitchen taps need treating

Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

In response to the planned multi million dollar project to install treatment plants at each water intake on Rarotonga a smoke signaller asks: “Guys, would you spend millions of dollars to treat water to flush down your toilet and water the garden? Come on! Just put good filters on the mains, then households can have ultraviolet treatment for their kitchen taps only.

Cooks could bear brunt of cyclone

Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in Weather

Tropical Cyclone Ian is still lingering to the north of Tonga but has altered its course, meaning the Cook Islands could be in for nasty weather this weekend.

Pigeon pals!

Wednesday 8 January 2014 | Published in Local

Eight-year-old rising tennis star Taniera Toa took time out from a busy Auckland tennis programme last month to make new friends with the pigeon residents at the Auckland Domain.

Kata - January 8, 2014

Wednesday 8 January 2014 | Published in Kata