Articles by Utopia Support

Composting made easy

Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Environment

A stack of old tyres is all you need to make a compost bin, as demonstrated by a volunteer at Lagoon Day yesterday.

We've got twelve months

Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Local

The Ikaroa-Rawhiti bi-election shows that politically Maori are at a roundabout.

Elephants coming to Raro?

Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Local

A couple of elephants could soon be romping around a field in Rarotonga.

Taking the 'underwater' plunge

Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Local

After catering for three separate underwater marriage proposals, Big Fish Dive Centre co-owner Sabine Janneck knew they would one day host an underwater wedding ceremony.

Love bubbles

Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Deana Nichols said ‘I do’ to hubby Dave Scovell in an underwater wedding that she described as stress-free and the most meaningful moment of the couples lives.

Time to clear smoke screens

Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I refer to Te Ipukarea Society’s (TIS) letter to the editor on July 18 entitled ‘Simple math on tuna catch’.

Kata - July 20, 2013

Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Kata

It's all about commitment: netball

Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Netball

At its recent meeting the board of Netball Cook Islands reflected on the year to date, and the activities planned for the next 12 months and beyond.

High Commissioner appointed

Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Politics

Joanna Kempkers has been appointed as the New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands.

PM heading to Solomon Islands

Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Politics

The PM will be in Honiara next week, along with other Pacific Island Forum leaders to mark the 10th anniversary of Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI).

Undefeated Bulls and Reds to clash

Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

The result of today’s CITC main match of the week between undefeated teams the Titikaveka Bulls and Takuvaine Reds will determine the outright top of the table team.

What does God want from me?

Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Church Talk

Today we’re going to look at a radical statement that Jesus makes in the New Testament. In Matthew 18:1-6 we read these words, “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Which of us is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’”

Water vs chocolate

Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Church Talk

Who would have thought that a simple mathematical equation, water representing Jesus and chocolate representing sin could be so mind boggling? Well it was for the students at Tereora College when their latest bible school teacher Miriam Terei chose to ask God for a revelation about what to teach because she was so exhausted from her part-time job.

Animal waste a coral-killer

Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Environment

Animal waste can mean bad news for the coral reef.

Lagoon Day kicks off

Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Environment

Punanga Nui market was bustling with hundreds of young marine park ambassadors yesterday – and more than 6000 fish.

Deep-sea mining effects unknown

Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Environment

Deep-sea mining is unchartered territory that needs investigation before anyone is given a license to mine, said Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) marine park project manager.

Carter celebrates

Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Local

‘Step up’ was one of the final messages by New Zealand High Commissioner John Carter at his farewell social gathering at Ngatipa on Wednesday.

Bishop defends boat deal

Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Local

Minister of Marine Resources Teina Bishop is defending his personal dealings with a Chinese fishing company, amidst allegations of corruption, saying the country benefited financially.

Tini uses skills in new role

Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Local

Ombudsman Tearoa Tini finds that his current role is very similar to his former role as police officer.

Thank you John Carter

Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Every once in a while we meet people in our lives who make a difference. They make a difference to individuals and groups just by being who they are. I remember ‘seeing’ John Carter before meeting himthe wave out the window of his car and when he was running down the road, I would thinkdo I know this guy?