Articles by Utopia Support

Ombudsman to investigate crash

Wednesday 11 September 2013 | Published in Local

The Ombudsman has confirmed he is looking into the police actions surrounding the fatal crash which claimed the life of 16-year-old Pukana Piniata.

Road Safety Council has been reformed

Wednesday 11 September 2013 | Published in Local

The Road Safety Council has been reformed, and will hold its first annual general meeting next month.

Call for anti-corruption body

Wednesday 11 September 2013 | Published in Local

A government official said the establishment of an independent anti-corruption body is the key to improving governance.

'Venomous attacks' entertaining

Wednesday 11 September 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I don’t and won’t buckle from the bullying and venomous attacks of Norman George.

Animals need a more spacious home

Wednesday 11 September 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, As an animal lover, I would like to see the Esther Honey Foundation animal clinic moved to a better place with room for the animals, and away from residential areas.

Kata - September 11, 2013

Wednesday 11 September 2013 | Published in Kata

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Mamas and papas wanted at Are Pa Metua

Wednesday 11 September 2013 | Published in National

Are Pa Metua is looking for more members.

Slow down and drive safely, say police

Wednesday 11 September 2013 | Published in National

The police had a busy weekend issuing notices to speed demons on the road those without a warrant of fitness.

Toa given dangerous goods licence

Wednesday 11 September 2013 | Published in National

Toa Petroleum has been issued its full dangerous goods licence.

BTIB to assess by-catch arrangement

Wednesday 11 September 2013 | Published in National

A BTIB decision to temporarily allow a foreign fishing company to sell by-catch to retailers as part of a three month trial will be reviewed in October.

Problem of inflation in the local economy

Wednesday 11 September 2013 | Published in National

In response to Saturday’s smoke signal ‘Invest seabed wealth locally’ (CINews, September 7, which questioned how investing money from seabed activities locally would distort the local economy); the Cook Islands has a stable and relatively low inflation rate predominantly because we use the New Zealand dollar.

Membership & leadership

Wednesday 11 September 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“The political vagrant Norman George is at it again,” a smoke signaller writes.

Makea decision reserved

Tuesday 10 September 2013 | Published in Local

After a week of debate in court, the decision of who has the right to the Makea Nui Ariki title has been reserved.

Legal issues cloud MP's future

Tuesday 10 September 2013 | Published in Local

Different interpretations of recent legal judgements have put a stalemate on the political future of Atiu MP Norman George.

Taking the cake

Tuesday 10 September 2013 | Published in Local

It’s party week at Westpac, with staff happy to celebrate 25 years in the Cook Islands – complete with cake.

Once was a beauty queen

Tuesday 10 September 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Beauty contests have fallen out of favour in recent years, but back in the middle and latter part of last century, they were a popular part of Aotearoa’s social and entertainment calendar.

'Face them in a by-election'

Tuesday 10 September 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am sick and tired of Norma George’s antics about his right to choose which party to belong to as a member of parliament.

'First de facto Demo leader'

Tuesday 10 September 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Wilkie Rassmussen’s swift response to a press interview I gave a CI News reporter a month ago, is expected and predictable.

Kata - September 10, 2013

Tuesday 10 September 2013 | Published in Kata

Mauke Day celebrations on Friday

Tuesday 10 September 2013 | Published in National

Te Atukura grounds in Parekura will be playing host to the Mauke Day celebrations on Friday and the community is being asked to support the event.