Articles by Utopia Support

Stolen goods

Thursday 27 June 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, One day soon you will be sorry! Why did you break in to our house Saturday night? I was only gone two hours so you must have been watching the house.

Fuel tanks put to the test

Thursday 27 June 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Fuel tanks at Toa Petroleum have recently passed tests of compliance, approved by a private consultant based in New Zealand.

Kata - June 27, 2013

Thursday 27 June 2013 | Published in Kata

Picton Castle reaches Nassau

Thursday 27 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

The Cook Islands-flagged sailing ship Picton Castle is currently on a voyage to islands in the northern group.

What's going on there?

Thursday 27 June 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

In response to media coverage on the issue of the composition of fill that was used to replace sand mined on the beachside at Blackrock, a smoke signaller writes: “It seems amazing about all the fuss at Blackrock, yet nothing is said about concrete, steel etc being pushed into Muri Lagoon near the Cook Islands Christian Church.” SS: We spoke with a nearby resident who said they have no knowledge at all of such activity taking place.

Workshop addresses climate change challenges

Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Environment

The first of a two-day workshop to help stakeholders in the fisheries and aquaculture industry was held yesterday.

'Bluff to frighten me out of speaking'

Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Local

Fifty-four-year-old Nicky Hager is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated investigative journalists.

Toa project approved

Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Local

The National Environment Service (NES) has approved Toa Petroleum’s new swipe-card facility after most of the construction was completed without a permit.

Girl's Brigade anniversary milestones

Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Local

Girls’ Brigade companies around the world celebrated the 120th anniversary of the Girls’ Brigade movement since its establishment in Sandymount, Ireland in 1893.

Views on tax haven 'patronising'

Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: With regard to Monday’s article about Nicky Hager’s lecture at USP, I note that he is said to be “presenting his findings from leaked tax haven documents” and will be offering his unsolicited advice about an industry in which he has no expert knowledge.

Is a permit NESessary?

Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

“Thank you Toa Petroleum for setting the precedent,” a smoke signaller writes.

'We have not forgotten how difficult life was'

Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am still hoping to receive a response from Mac Mokoroa or from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) in regards to the water shortage in the Avatiu and Nikao area.

Kata - June 26, 2013

Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Kata

Finding hope between Islands

Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Raro on my mind

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.

Arrest threat to journalist

Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Politics

The arrival of investigative journalist Nicky Hager and his upcoming talk on the Cook Islands as a tax haven has upset the financial services industry, to the point of making veiled threats to arrest him.

Local talent on travel show

Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Local

Australian television travel show, The Travel Bug, which attracts a viewing audience of more than 10,000 viewers in Australia every Saturday, is in the country to showcase the Cook Islands like never before.

Photography exhibition to open

Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Local

A two-week photography and print media exhibition will open tomorrow at the Cook Islands National Museum in Maraerenga.

French language teaching to return

Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Local

If French honorary consul Nathalie Rossette-Cazel hopes are realised, Rarotonga will soon be the recipient of a dedicated French language teacher.

Dinner gives Esther Honey a hand

Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Local

A pot luck BBQ dinner fundraiser to provide cash injection for the Esther Honey Foundation was held on Saturday night at the NZ High Commission residence with the help of the Rarotonga Hash Harriers, Hussies and Hoffspring.

Water bill effect to consider

Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Concerning the recent debate on the water issue I thought I would offer my two cents to see if these few points will contribute to the discussion and raise awareness about issues pertaining to the idea of metering water.