Articles by Utopia Support

Targeting world class laboratory services for the people of the Pacific

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in National

Laboratory testing has come a long way in the Cooks in recent years, and a meeting in New Caledonia has aimed to improve partnerships between labs in the Pacific.

Local chefs win 2 silver medals in Guam

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in National

Two silver medals have been brought home by two Cook Islands representatives from the Pacific Culinary Challenge held in Guam last week.

Kenning resigns from super fund board

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in National

The chairman of the Cook Islands National Superannuation fund has resigned from the fund’s board.

Man shot in the arm convicted of burglary

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in National

A man who had been shot in the arm by his nephew has been convicted of burglary, allegedly as a result of his loyalty to his father.

Dogs causing road crashes for tourists

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in National

The number of dogs on Rarotonga is dangerous for tourists, says the security manager at Edgewater Resort.

Breakfast 'for CIP tumu'

Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller texts to 188 in response to yesterday’s p7 article ‘Corruption changed by-election result: Beer’: “I was reading about James Beer’s allegations about the Murienua by-election.

Understanding energy efficiency technologies

Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Environment

The three day Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific Phase 2 programme will see those taking part review the findings of their walk through energy audit exercises today.

PM congratulates Tuariki on victory

Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Local

Prime Minister Henry Puna has issued a warm welcome for Murienua by-election winner Kaota Tuariki.

Bush fire caution

Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Local

The community is being warned to be careful lighting rubbish fires in current windy conditions after a bush fire tore through the Rutaki hillside on Tuesday evening.

George 'censured' for legal misconduct

Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Local

Norman George has had his legal practice limited by a judge as a result of a series of complaints concerning his conduct as a lawyer.

Portraits that link the people

Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Features

There was people-watching of a different variety at the official opening of the Cook Islands People Project, held at BCA on Tuesday evening.

Sad attempt to 'smear the QR's good name'

Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am completely satisfied that the integrity of our Queen’s Representative remains intact and unblemished despite the sad attempt by James Beer to smear the QR’s good name following the by-election in Murienua.

Kata - September 26, 2013

Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Kata

Touring rugby teams to visit

Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in National

Schoolboy rugby players are gearing up for touring New Zealand school teams next week.

Be pretty in pink for a good cause

Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in National

A chance to be a pilot for a day, dinners and signed balls are all part of this years auction at the pink gala cocktail evening organised by the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation.

Stigma of suicide 'has to be removed'

Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in National

Reducing the stigma attached to suicide is part of a campaign by Te Kainga Mental Health Trust and the Ministry of Health this month.

More wardens needed to ease prison tension

Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in National

Understaffing in prisons was one of several problems identified recently by the 2012-13 annual report released by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).

Prison break highlights staff shortage

Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in National

Lack of night staff and severe staff constraints led to the first inmate escape at Arorangi prison this year.

World Contraception Day

Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in National

Today is World Contraception Day, and the Cook Islands Family Welfare Association is celebrating.

Seabed minerals youth debaters chosen

Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in National

Young people will be hearing presentations about seabed minerals on Friday, in preparation for a national debate on the topic.