Articles by Utopia Support

On the horizon

Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Local

A vibrant rainbow graced the Rarotonga horizon as the Hawaiian shipping vessel Kwai pulled into Avatiu Harbour on Monday.

Murder mystery on the high seas

Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Local

Nine Indonesian crew members have been arrested after the dramatic interception of a runaway Taiwanese fishing vessel in Cook Islands waters.

Mammography machine donated to Raro

Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Local

Early detection is the key to combating cancer and at the Rarotonga hospital, the donation of a mammography screening machine will go a long way in doing just that.

Kwai returns to Rarotonga

Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Local

The Hawaiian shipping vessel Kwai has returned to Rarotonga after a visit to the northern group.

Amend the licence law

Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I endorse Sensible Sam’s letter (CI News, July 29) offering a sensible, rational and logical driver’s licence proposal.

Number plate is missing in action

Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

How can the political leaders of this country set good examples to the younger generation about respecting the rule of law and abiding to the country’s laws when Police Minister Teariki Heather continues to drive his $60,000-plus tax-funded Ford pickup with the front number plate deliberately removed? The only valid reason the number plate has been removed from this luxury Ford pickup is to minimise any further bad public relations.

Kata - July 31, 2013

Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Kata

Why should we fund Te Maeva Nui?

Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Raro on my mind

Te Maeva Nui is, of course, a breathtaking display of musical and physical talent, but it’s also so much more than that.

Mutiny, murder on the high seas

Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Nine Indonesian crew members of a Taiwanese fishing vessel were arrested last weekend after a high seas drama that unfolded in the northern waters of the Cook Islands.

Electrifying college sevens today

Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

This year’s CIPS under 15 college sevens tournament is set to be a competitive event, with Rarotonga-based colleges receiving expert coaching leading up to the tournament.

School holiday soccer for kids

Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Football

With the school holidays in full swing, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) will be holding a two hour fun-packed soccer programme with games and activities for children aged five to thirteen years.

Elephant plan turned down

Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Environment

The ministry of agriculture has turned down an application made by the Auckland Zoo to host two juvenile elephants for a quarantine period in the Cook Islands.

Talks on EU fisheries partnership

Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Environment

Preliminary discussions on developing a bilateral fisheries agreement were held last week between the Ministry of Marine Resources and the European Union (EU).

Market day for float parade

Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Local

Local villagers joined in the celebrations at Te Maeva Nui, with the regular Takuvaine and Tutakimoa Market Day providing nourishment for those who attended the float parade yesterday.

'Based on loyalty rather than merit'

Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is disappointing but predictable that the Prime Minister tried to justify the appointment of Kiriau Turepu over Atatoa Herman based on seniority and age.

Kata - July 30, 2013

Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Kata

MP suspicious of minister's dealings

Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Politics

Teenui-Mapumai member of parliament Norman George voiced concerns with Marine Resources Minister Teina Bishop’s recent business dealings yesterday, and called on the Prime Minister to show leadership on the issue.

Tuoro new 7s coach

Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islander and regular rugby development officer to the islands Chad Tuoro was named the new national men’s rugby sevens coach.

MP celebration jaunts 'wasteful'

Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“Further to Constitution Celebrations budget cuts, Prime Minister Henry Puna, Nandi Glassie, Teina Bishop, outer islands CIP government MPs, with their wives and entourage of hangers-on are all heading away for a one week holiday courtesy of the Raro tax payers, and the Ministry of Culture’s budget which was cut by $60,000.

'Celebration' at The Art Studio

Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Art

Celebrating Constitution Day and a gallery makeover is the incentive behind the exhibition opening today at The Art Studio.