Articles by Utopia Support

Annual thanksgiving service

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in Church Talk

The community is being invited to the annual prayer service hosted by the Religious Advisory Council (RAC) on Sunday.

What's the Bible say about taxes?

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in Church Talk

Did Jesus pay taxes? What did Jesus teach his disciples about paying taxes? We will see that the Bible is very clear on this issue.

Gala day to help rebuild schools

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in National

Former pupils of Nukutere College are banding together to help the two schools recently devastated by fires to rise from the ashes.

Public attends MMR purse seine meeting

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in Local

Members of the public attended a consultation on developing the nation’s purse seine fishery Wednesday evening.

Pensioners hit the pavement in protest

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in Local

Pensioner activist group Grey Power made good on their vow to take their message to the streets yesterday.

Arsonist targets schools

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in Local

The separate fires that destroyed blocks of classrooms at Nukutere College and Avarua Primary School on Sunday were deliberately lit.

'Ask for help' if you're unsure about taxation

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I see some members of the community are trying to say that they should not pay tax while others in the same situation are paying tax.

'I always put food on the table'

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Ian and Jackie Sanderson’s letter to the editor (‘We do not want NZ union stirrers’, October 17) in part reads, “we do not want NZ Union stirrers over here telling us what we should be doing”.

'Smoke and mirrors' at MMR consult

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, As a frequent visitor to the Cook Islands with the welfare of your people at heart, I attended the consultative meeting called by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) in regard to the purse seine proposal.

Kata - October 25, 2013

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in Kata

Netballers set for runathon

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in Netball

In less than five weeks’ time, the national under 15 and under 17 netball teams will be taking to the courts to represent the nation at the second Netball in Paradise tournament.

Titikaveka wins in BCI challenge

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in National

Uniquely Cook Islands designed products were developed by student entrepreneurs as part of BCI Business Challenge for year 10 Cook Islands students.

Triennial Conference findings reviewed

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in National

Development of key planned agreements at a ministerial level will be the focus of the 5th Pacific Ministers for Women Meeting.

Households urged to collect rainwater

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in National

Two government ministries are encouraging households to collect rainwater in their water tanks.

Minister: Where is the pawpaw?

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in National

The minister for agriculture says certain issues are preventing growth in the pawpaw industry and must be dealt with if the country wants to begin exporting the fruit.

Kai manga in Mauke for Governor-General

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in National

New Zealand Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae concluded his first official visit to the Cook Islands after an eventful trip to Mauke.

Hiding behind dark glasses

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in National

Most people are always well meaning.

Colagate inquiry to commence next month

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in National

An upcoming inquiry looking into a multi-decade practice that saw at least one local business avoid paying full import levies on its soft drink imports is hoping to begin its investigation next month.

$25,000 insurance excess for Nukutere

Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in National

Nukutere College is looking into insurance funding with its provider.

Solar experts at Koteka Electrical cut power bill

Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in Environment

It’s the usual early morning start for the team at John Koteka Electrical.