Articles by Utopia Support

Prospect of by-election

Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Politics

Atiu member of parliament Norman George is fearless at prospect of being forced to win back his seat in a by-election if he formally resigns from the Cook Islands Party.

Bulls versus Cowboys in Under 16, senior B

Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

The Titikaveka Bulls under 16 rugby team will play host to their Arorangi Cowboys counterpart today before the two clubs senior A grade clash on Saturday in the CITC main match of the week.

Slow and steady winning formula

Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

After week 3 of women’s social sevens – it is evident that slow, steady and being consistent is the winning formula.

Raro white line fever

Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“The letter writer of Wednesday who asked why no one paints the white lines on the roads when they fade away must be relatively new to life on Rarotonga,” a smoke signaller writes.

Tsunami forecasting talks for Pacific

Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Local

New technologies and methods to better predict and forecast tsunamis were discussed by 15 Pacific island countries at a recent meeting in New Zealand.

Seafood specialists at Kai Moana

Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Local

Tuna, marlin, wahoo and mahimahi are just some of the fresh fish supplied by seafood specialty store Kai Moana.

Many dogs still not desexed

Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Local

More than half the dogs treated in the CISPCA parasite treatment programme were not desexed, according to CISPCA president Sharon Reichardt.

Master of wine presents workshops

Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Local

Internationally renowned master sommelier Cameron Douglas is in Rarotonga and Aitutaki this week to deliver The Bond Store facilitated workshops as part of the 2013 Air New Zealand Tourism Awards.

Westpac grant winners announced

Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Local

Westpac has announced the successful applicants of its Women’s Education Grants.

Keeping dogs in, no fence required

Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Local

A radio signal can keep your dog inside your property, without the need for fences or chains, says a New Zealand-based company.

Led by a true Cook Islander

Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is with regret to read recent articles on the leadership debacle when our country is leading by great example for many nations who envy our leadership.

'MMR's output speaks for itself'

Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Mr George Ngaei’s letter to the editor ‘Protecting the ocean a priority’ Monday August 19, describes the MMR as “so dysfunctional that it cannot be relied upon to effectively fulfill its responsibilities to the Act”.

Standing up for marriage

Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I want to thank Cook Islanders and your Prime Minister on behalf of the British people for standing up in the world for marriage, between a man and a woman, for the protection of their children.

Kata - August 22, 2013

Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Kata

Cleary dangles carrot but John stays in Cooks camp

Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in League

Cook Islands league player Isaac John owes his NRL career to Ivan Cleary, though his gratitude goes only so far because the Penrith Panthers standoff has resisted the temptation to help the Kiwis out of a potential bind at the October World Cup.

George declared CIP member

Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Politics

Teenui-Mapumai Member of Parliament Norman George is a member of the Cook Islands Party, according to a judgement by the High Court.

Voting opens for Murienua

Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Politics

Advance polls opened yesterday for the upcoming Murienua by-election.

Small schools shine at rippa tourney

Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

The island’s smaller primary schools shone on the rippa rugby field yesterday at the annual CI News tournament at Raemaru Park.

Matavera host Tupapa

Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Football

The two teams in action today in the 2013 Rarotonga football round cup championship will have plenty of intriguing drama as Matavera hosts Tupapa-Maraerenga.

Bishop Pere receives special award

Wednesday 21 August 2013 | Published in Church Talk

Bishop Tutai Pere received a special honour and award at the International General Convention of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Incorporated held this month in Indianapolis, Indiana.