Articles by Utopia Support

Call for 'corruption' inquiry

Thursday 18 July 2013 | Published in Politics

Independent Atiu member of parliament Norman George is calling on Prime Minister Henry Puna to order an investigation into the conduct of Marine Resources Minister Teina Bishop.

No mouth guard means no game

Thursday 18 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

The wearing of protective mouth guards will be compulsory for all local rugby players is starting on Friday July 26.

Coral's message about climate change

Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Environment

Aitutaki has a lot to say about past weather patterns, or so experts are hoping.

Company won't sell fish to public

Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Local

The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) has no plans to allow a foreign fishing company to bypass local wholesalers and sell fish directly to the public, said an executive on the board.

New water pipes connected

Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Local

Water pipes laid down as part of Project City were connected to the water system yesterday.

Awarding women's success in business

Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Local

Seven nominations have been received for the Cook Islands Professional Business Woman of the year Awards (CIPBWA).

Meeting 'a sense of exclusion'

Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It was with great sadness and a sense of exclusion that I read an article from another news publication on the Cook Islands Traditional Leaders iriirianga kapua (meeting), held this year.

Kata - July 17, 2013

Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Kata

Shattering the silence

Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Raro on my mind

In my effort to devote a column to each of the Film Raro productions, I’ve been privileged to watch and write about five outstanding films – films that evoke the sounds and smells of the Cook Islands, highlight the beauty of her people, and peer into sociological holes in her cultural fabric.

Fiji coach wary of Cook Islands

Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

Flying Fijians coach Inoke Male is wary of the Cook Islands team which the national side will play in the Oceania qualification for the 2015 Rugby World Cup (RWC) next year.

U16 Powerade Challenge returns

Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

The midweek under 16 Powerade Challenge returns to the domestic competition with the first match up set to be played out today between holders of the trophy the Arorangi Cowboys and the Titikaveka Bulls.

Solar for the north

Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Environment

The tender for solar projects in three islands in the northern group will close on Monday.

Lagoon Day: one day is now

Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Environment

Mauke resident June Hosking, organiser of Lagoon Day, which will take place on Thursday and Friday at Punanga Nui market.

Water project takes next step

Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Local

A ‘master plan’ for the government’s $60 million water supply project will be created by a New Zealand-based company.

Aere ra papa John Carter

Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Local

Local people call him Papa John – a show of affection and respect for New Zealand High Commissioner John Carter who made friends with people from all walks of the Cook Islands community.

ECE conference for Raro

Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Local

Ten early childhood education (ECE) teachers from New Zealand are in Rarotonga to share their knowledge with others.

Rotary helps Future for Youth

Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Local

The Rotoract Club of Rarotonga has raised $9000 for troubled youth.

Transparency and corruption

Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Last year I wrote to CINews about how I believed minister Teina Bishop was diverting public moneys for his Golden Circle canned Tuna project, without going through the safeguards set out in the Public Moneys Act.

The best four dollar fish

Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Reading the headline in Saturday’s CINews and call by some smokie for the Bishop (Hon Teina Bishop) to be replaced as Minister for MMR, I think local fishermen lobbyists insult the intelligence of the silent majority of Cook Islanders.

A visitor's perspective on crime

Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am deeply saddened to hear of the recent loss of three young lives in your beautiful country.