Articles by Utopia Support

Investigate MMR

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, If the investigation into the fisheries minister’s recent dealings with a certain Chinese fishing company is to be thorough and comprehensive, it is imperative that this investigation also extends to the Ministry of Marine Resources.

Aere ra e Pepe

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I was very sad when I heard the news that Pepe Koringa has passed away.

Kata - August 8, 2013

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Kata

Age grade teams selected

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Netball

The Cook Islands under 13, under 15 and under 17 national netball teams have been selected after the successful inaugural age grade netball tournament.

Petition for anti-corruption body

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Politics

Rarotongan businessman Tata Crocombe has started an online petition to urge government to establish an anti-corruption commission.

Hundreds expected for QR induction

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Politics

Five hundred people have been invited to witness the inauguration of Tom Marsters as the Queen’s Representative at the National Auditorium tomorrow.

Supporting the next generation

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“Since when has it been the case that we can’t even question a policy?” a smoke signaller texts to 188 in response to yesterday’s smokie ‘Food First’ which said the Ministry of Culture had to adhere to its policy after Island Booth was unable to operate its photo booth during Te Maeva Nui night markets last week.

Cooks gifts nodule to ISA

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Local

As part of the International Seabed Authority Assembly (ISA) a polymetallic nodule was presented by Cook Islands seabed minerals authority commissioner Paul Lynch.

French teacher on the way

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Local

The Alliance Francaise of Rarotonga signed an agreement with the ministry of education for a voluntary language assistant from New Caledonia to teach in the Cooks from next month.

Cookies on the move

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Local

A small group of Cook Islands expat workers in Honiara, Solomon Islands, gathered on the last Friday in July for a kaikai farewell to Janice Spalding (nee Pearson).

A wonderful Te Maeva Nui

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Congratulations to everyone involved on a wonderful Te Maeva Nui 2013 celebration.

Fishy business?

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Bishop’s fishy business has finally caught up with him, we hope! Quite incredulous that some people are jumping to his defence.

Abuse and misuse of our resources

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Thank you very much Amelia (Borofsky) (True ownership, July 24) for taking to task the government and those who are making decisions on giving fishing licences to Asian companies to fish in our northern group waters.

Kata - August 7, 2013

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Kata

Lulia returns to NRL

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in League

Cook Islands rugby league centre Keith Lulia will be reunited with former Bulls coach Mick Potter next season after agreeing a two-year deal with NRL outfit Wests Tigers.

Unlocking the mystery of Atiu's caves

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Two New Zealand-based anthropologists are visiting Atiu to conduct a multi-week study to unlock some of the mysteries of a burial cave on the island.

Manuae reef recovering

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Surveys of Manuae coral reef by the Marine Park research team show the reef is recovering from natural impacts, which degraded these reefs seven to nine years ago.

Cabinet to meet tomorrow

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna is due back in Rarotonga on Thursday morning.

Manihiki's 'joyful celebration'

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“What a wonderful time the people of Manihiki seem to have had during their own island Maeva Nui festival,” a smoke signaller texts to 188.

Oriental fruit flies in a sticky situation

Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Environment

The number of oriental fruit flies (OFFs) that are responsible for destroying fruits and vegetables with a host range of over 117 species has dramatically reduced to singular digits.