Articles by Utopia Support

Theatre gets louder, sharper, clearer

Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Local

“If you have to make a film, you must make it loud,” says Morrie Morrison, technician extraordinaire at Empire Cinemas in response to the new 2D and 3D technology.

Purse seine fleets 'predators'

Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I read with shock horror the news of the European Union (EU) trying to get access for their purse seine fleets to Cook Islands waters.

'A demo wearing a different coat'

Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, For the record, I want to clarify the background relating to Cook Islands Party (CIP) candidate Kaota Tuariki’s desertion of the Democratic Party.

Clarification needed on pension changes

Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Congratulations on fantastic Maeva Nui celebrations.

What about motorbikes

Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I agree that overseas driver licences should allow visitors to drive on our roads without the need for a Cook Islands licence.

Kata - August 14, 2013

Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Kata

Language the foundation of culture

Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Raro on my mind

While celebrations associated with Te Maeva Nui, Constitution Day, and Cook Islands Language Week might seem like exorbitant expenses in a time of economic downturn, I think many of us can agree they’re justified.

Pukapuka dictionary goes live

Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

A dictionary of the Pukapukan language is now online.

NCD screening for the outer islands

Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

A screening programme for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) will be rolled out in the outer islands by the end of the year.

Aitutaki residents trade in old fridges

Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Around 30 Aitutaki households took advantage of the government’s fridge/freezer replacement programme last month.

Snap election call 'bizarre'

Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Politics

Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen’s call for a snap election has been described by Prime Minister Henry Puna as “bizarre”.

Rasmussen on Tuariki's split

Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Politics

Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is calling Cook Islands Party (CIP) Murienua candidate Kaota Tuariki’s move to the party a “desertion of the Democratic Party”.

Talent galore in under 16 rugby showdown

Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

The island’s top two under 16 rugby teams will go head to head today in the Powerade Challenge in what is expected to be a thrilling age grade encounter.

New funding for fishing association

Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Football

The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has delivered funding assistance in the amount of $100,000 to the Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA) to support the ongoing work that the Association is providing for the benefit of fishers in the Cook Islands.

Football season starts next week

Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Football

The 2013 Rarotonga Football season is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday next week.

Free kai for Youth Day

Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Local

The Assemblies of God Youth are celebrating International Youth Day by offering a free breakfast in downtown Avarua tomorrow.

Towers to collect weather data

Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Local

Towers to measure the weather have been installed on Rarotonga and Mauke.

Mixed report on coastal fisheries

Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Local

A new report on the status of reef and near-shore fisheries of Pacific Islands has delivered a mixed verdict about their health.

PERCA still 'toothless tiger'

Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Having served two terms on the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit (PERCA) I feel that the public have the right to know why the committee is often regarded as not doing enough to investigate alleged misuse of public funds.

Kata - August 13, 2013

Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Kata