Articles by Utopia Support

Same-sex marriage: where the church stands

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Church Talk

Marriage is created and defined by God in the Scriptures as the sexual and covenantal union of a man and a woman in life-long allegiance to each other alone, as husband and wife, with a view to displaying Christ’s covenant relationship to his blood-bought church.

Consultation crucial for solar project

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Environment

Members of the Pukapuka community are looking forward to having more solar power in the future, but leaders are emphasising the community needs to have the final say.

ADB funds solar project

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Environment

The Cook Islands will receive the largest portion of a solar scheme in the Pacific by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

From a seedling to a profit-laden tree

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Local

It started with the desire to do something different – and now a family crafts business has taken on a life of its own.

BCI provides help for Are Pa Metua

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Local

Are Pa Metua has received close to $2000 thanks to the Bank of Cook Islands (BCI).

Our journey of self-rule and identity

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Cook Islander Thomas Tarurongo Wynne moved home in 2011 to take on his role as Tereora College’s guidance counsellor.

'Govt have got it right'

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, To the smoke signaller who speculated in Wednesday’s CINews that I may want a job with the Bishop, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I am retired and have no need for a job.

Kata - August 2, 2013

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Kata

Youthful strength at college 7s

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Loads of youthful energy was exerted at Tupapa field where Rarotonga college students have been for the past two days taking part in the CIPS under 15 and under 17 college sevens tournament.

Seabed mining prospects good

Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Environment

Seabed mining prospects in the Pacific was the subject of a recent presentation by former Minister for Minerals and Natural Resources Tom Marsters.

New solar options at Raro Aircon

Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Environment

It is a case of simple economics and caring for the environment that is leading airconditioning and refrigeration experts Raro Aircon.

Mauke plans bold project

Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Local

A bold project is in the works for the island of Mauke to revive the agriculture industry and bring the people back to the island.

Driver's licence law under consideration

Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Local

Officials are considering changing the law to make it easier for tourists to drive in the Cooks.

A class act of talented young Maori

Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In the months since Te Amokura Kapa Haka received an invitation to travel to and perform at the 2013 Te Maeva Nui festival they fundraised $45,000 to assist with transport on the island, airfares and accommodation.

Kata - August 1, 2013

Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Kata

Pa enua teams in netball tourney

Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Netball

Future national netballers will take to the Telecom Sports Arena court on Monday, August 5 for the inaugural Cook Islands age grade netball tournament.

By-election next month

Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Politics

A date has been announced for the upcoming Murienua by-election.

Youthful flair at college 7s

Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

Exciting rugby sevens games were played at the Tupapa field where college students gathered for the annual under 15 college sevens tournament sponsored by CIPS.

Kiriau Turepu 'walks the talk'

Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller responds to the writer of yesterday’s letter to the editor ‘Based on loyalty rather than merit’ who argued that Avatiu MP John Henry would have been a better choice for promotion to Cabinet: “Get off your high horse and grow up.

Waterfront fun with chalk art

Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Art

The waterfront was alive with children, teachers and chalk last Thursday, as students created works of art on the pavement.