Articles by Utopia Support

Assert rights to skipjack fishery: MMR

Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in Local

The secretary of marine resources says now is the time for the Cook Islands to assert its rights to the ‘relatively healthy’ skipjack tuna fishery.

Senior citizens celebrate at Are Pa Metua

Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Low impact Zumba classes kicked off the International Day for Older Persons yesterday.

'The real bone of contention for us'

Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I was disappointed at Minister Mark Brown’s announcement on TV the decision of the Tax Review Committee.

Kata - October 2, 2013

Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in Kata

Selling the Cooks via word of mouth

Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in Raro on my mind

It’s a running joke in our family that we moonlight as volunteers for the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation.

Chiropractor plans return visit

Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in National

People experiencing back pain and neuromuscular disorders can breathe a sigh of relief as chiropractor Dr Mac Rastkar makes his return visit to Rarotonga.

Family first for 50k prize winner

Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in National

While the news of winning $50,000 sent Vikki Rakei jumping with excitement, the 19-year old was nothing but humble when she picked up the cheque as the lucky major prize winner of the Pukapuka monster raffle drawn on Friday.

Prime Foods expansion 'just business'

Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in National

The upcoming expansion of Prime Foods places it in further competition with CITC – but managing director of Prime Foods Daniel Forsyth says it’s all just business.

New equipment to help roll out Aitutaki's Vaimaru water project

Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in National

With the recent arrival of new equipment, all systems are go for a $200,000 water project in Aitutaki that aims to improve water quality and distribution on the island.

Family connections

Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in National

An unforeseen family reunion occurred last Thursday when Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen met one of his father’s half siblings.

Reds' player name suppression lifted

Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in National

Name suppression has been lifted for a Takuvaine Reds player who has been accused of rape.

Business community raise concerns with tax review

Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in National

Members of the Cook Islands business community have raised concerns with the government’s recently released tax review.

De Bray offers energy update

Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in National

Fresh from a conference in Hawaii earlier this month, energy commissioner Roger De Bray has provided a snapshot of where the country stands in achieving its renewable energy goals.

League's locals stay home

Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“Here we go again,” a smoke signaller texts to 188.

Tauae house fire

Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Local

A late night fire on Friday has left a home in Tauae partly burnt.

Clothing store targeted by burglars

Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Local

Two Avarua stores were targeted by burglars at the weekend including a clothing store where over $2000 worth of stock was stolen.

Winning design

Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Local

Cook Islands Marine Park logo competition winner and marine park advocate June Hosking (centre) with finance minister Mark Brown and her mother Here Allan with the winning entry that comprises of different elements representing sustainability for now and for our future.

Plans to reduce NZ pension tax

Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Local

The government is proposing to lower the tax rate it applies to New Zealand-paid pensions collected in the Cook Islands.

The nerve!

Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Apparently someone had the nerve to suggest at the Chamber of Commerce AGM last week that Cook Islanders were under represented in the meeting.

Kata - October 1, 2013

Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Kata