Articles by Utopia Support

Pukapuka joins forces for fundraiser

Saturday 28 September 2013 | Published in National

The Pukapuka community in Rarotonga were in high spirits on Friday as they came together to raise money for their accommodation unit.

Funding for seabed minerals regulations

Saturday 28 September 2013 | Published in National

The Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has received funding to draft national regulations around seabed minerals.

Plea for prison escapee's release

Saturday 28 September 2013 | Published in National

Prison escapee Wilfred Dauvois, 34, has been remanded back into custody after his lawyer pleaded to police and court to “apply some humanity” and release him on bail.

Tax review proposes sweeping changes

Saturday 28 September 2013 | Published in National

The Cook Islands government has drafted a document that aims to revamp the nation’s tax system.

More male nurse applications needed

Saturday 28 September 2013 | Published in National

College graduates and males are among those being encouraged to apply for the Cook Islands Nursing School, which is due to open in January.

Chase for lead in soccer heats up

Saturday 28 September 2013 | Published in Football

Titikaveka will take on Tupapa Maraerenga today at the Titikaveka field.

Leadership changes at LDS conference

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Church Talk

There were some significant changes in leadership positions that were ratified and endorsed by sustaining vote at the Cook Islands district conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held last Sunday September 22 at the Arorangi LDS conference centre.

Don't leave for tomorrow what you can do today

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Church Talk

Kia Orana te iti tangata o te Kuki Airani, Kia Orana te Ui Ariki ui Rangatira e te Ui Mataipo.

PM flies to Auckland for medical attention

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Local

Prime Minister Henry Puna departs this afternoon for New Zealand after being given a medical referral to Middlemore Hospital in Auckland.

Decision 'sends a message' to lawyers

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Local

The president of the Cook Islands Law Society said a judge’s decision to censure lawyer Norman George sends a message to legal practitioners about professional conduct.

Happy 25th ANZ!

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Local

ANZ is celebrating its 25th birthday in silver and blue today.

Government proposes tax changes

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Local

The government has released a series of proposed changes it would like to make to the nation’s tax system.

Free breakfast?

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Regarding allegations the Cook Islands Party giving was people a free breakfast on the day of the by-election, my question is: is this against the law? Which law enforcement official can answer this question? If so, this type of behaviour needs to be punished.

Some hope for the little people

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The censure of Norman George by the Chief Justice must give some hope to the little people who feel that they are sometimes are abused by local ‘sharks’.

Kata - September 27, 2013

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Kata

Takuvaine kids embrace village festival

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in National

The monthly sports themed village festival gave the children from in and around Takuvaine a reason to enjoy being active while taking part in a number of sporting activities on Tuesday at the infamous Happy Valley sports field.

Students clean up Penrhyn

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in National

Omoka High School did its part to keep Penrhyn clean on Clean Up the World Day this month.

Goodies galore for ANZ celebrations

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in National

Pure joy could be seen on the faces of kids at Takitumu School when ANZ Bank paid a visit to the school armed with goodie bags and a cake to celebrate their 25th birthday.

New CEO wanted for Telecom

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in National

Telecom Cook Islands is in the market for a new chief executive officer who can start next year, with the intention of allowing enough time for a reasonable hand over period.

Pukapuka community fundraiser today

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in National

The Pukapuka community is holding a fundraiser at Te Atakura today, to raise money for their accommodation unit.