Articles by Utopia Support

Police appeal for info on fires

Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in Local

The two school fires on Sunday are being treated as suspicious by police who are appealing to the community to help them in their investigation.

Waiting for work to start on hotel

Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, As Pa Ariki, landowner of the Vaimaanga hotel site, I was very surprised to read about my land and the hotel development on the front page of last week’s newspaper (Sheraton project to be resumed, October 18).

'We are the Grey Power of today'

Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I feel obliged to voice my opinion and question the very short-sighted memory of some of our people in the Cook Islands who are condemning the activities of the Cook Islands Grey Power movement.

Kata - October 23, 2013

Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in Kata

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Quiz night for Te Vaerua

Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in National

Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Service is holding its first quiz night tonight in an effort to raise funds.

Conference puts women in the spotlight

Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in National

Women of the Pacific are being put in the spotlight this week.

Young women voice their concerns

Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in National

Young women from across the Pacific are demanding better access to health services and an end sexual violence in the region.

Are Pa Metua hosts cultural exchange

Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in National

Mamas and papas at the Are Pa Metua received a treat yesterday when the New Zealand Defence Forces kapa haka group, the Creative Centre students and ANZ Bank staff gathered for a day of cultural exchange and gift giving.

Whanau tatou

Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in National

The Are Pa Metua in Nikao was buzzing with cultural exchange and gift giving as members were treated to a day of cultural shows and a cheque presentation.

Governor-General visits Mauke

Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in National

New Zealand Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae continued their first official visit to the Cook Islands yesterday by travelling to the outer island of Mauke.

Apii Avatea still closed today

Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in National

Avatea School will remain closed today following a devastating fire on Sunday afternoon.

Students return to Nukutere College

Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in National

Nukutere College students were smiling yesterday, despite the burned wreckage of the school’s west wing of classrooms in clear sight as they resumed classes.

Schools devastated by loss in fire

Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in Features

Two school principals are dealing with the loss of blocks of classrooms and stacks of resources following fires at the weekend.

Kata - October 22, 2013

Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in Kata

Women's meeting 'lacks grassroots focus'

Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National

There are concerns that regional discussions do not include women at the grassroots of society.

Cooks lead gender equality talks

Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National

The Cook Islands is playing a leading role in promoting gender equality according to organisors of the 12th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women.

Road Safety Council meets

Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National

The recently reformed Road Safety Council is soon to complete its constitution.

Cook Islands aid review kicks off

Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National

The now underway peer review of aid delivery in the Cook Islands hopes to improve the way money is allocated to different programmes in the country.

Water projects presented to NZ delegation

Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National

The progress of water, waste and sanitation projects were presented to New Zealand Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae yesterday.

Govt House welcomes Governor-General

Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National

New Zealand Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae received an official welcome yesterday morning at Government House as part of their first official visit to the Cook Islands.