Articles by Utopia Support

Mamas learning to make tivaivai

Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Local

A tivaivai-making workshop will be held on Monday, Queen’s Birthday from 10am in Arorangi.

Not convinced

Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Thank you Wilkie for your clarification in yesterday’s Cook Islands News on the subject matter of stealing and borrowing.

'Taxpayers should boycott Toa'

Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Reading about the scrapping of the Toa withholding tax in this morning’s (May 31)CI News, really just throws salt on an old wound doesn’t it? We read that the taxpayer has had to prop up Brett Porter’s failing business to the tune of $0.515 million for the period July 2012 to January 2013, $1.35 million and $1.32 million for the years 2011-2012 and 2010-2011 respectively.

Trying to keep our culture alive

Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I have written to you in the hope that the government will hear our frustrations and do something to fix the poor performance and lack of interest and investment towards our major cultural events in the Cook Islands.

Kata - June 1, 2013

Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Kata

Panthers prepared for battle

Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in League

2011 was the last time the Tupapa Panthers premier club league team featured in the grand finals but as far as the side is concerned – this is a new year with a new aim.

Club pride key for Avatiu Eels

Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in League

Club pride will be on the line for the Avatiu Eels premier grade when they take to the BCI Stadium for the club league premier grade grand finals against the Tupapa Panthers.

Contrast plays for grand final

Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in League

The team that plays as a united force will walk away the 2013 club league premier grade champions.

Tupapa netters shine on TSA court

Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Netball

Netball fans have had a week of netball thrills with games played during the week providing loads of action for supporters.

Brighter smiles in the Pa Enua

Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Smiles are set to become brighter in the outer islands when children in the Pa Enua receive brand new toothbrushes thanks to the CITC Building Centre.

Call for food donations from Atiu for Pukapuka

Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Atiu Hostel is collecting food to give to the nearby Pukapuka Hostel, to support them with renovations.

Issues of the nation

Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Politics

Businessman Brian Baudinet’s views on the nation’s issues is presented in today’s CI News.

Ministers set for budget tabling

Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Politics

All members of cabinet will be in-country this week as the annual budget is set to be released mid-week.

Youth ministry presents 'Sold Out'

Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Church Talk

The youth ministry of Celebration on the Rock Church are holding a special outreach service tonight with a focus on the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

A new life has begun

Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Church Talk

It’s another beautiful day here in Rarotonga as I put together our churchtalk on this Tuesday morning May 28.

Pre-budget blues could be true

Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Local

I understand that the Appropriation Bill 2013-2014 is probably going to be tabled around June 4, which is next Tuesday, the day Parliament convenes.

A cultural perspective on 'borrowing'

Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I have a forgiving nature which is a Christian virtue I practice.

Kata - May 31, 2013

Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Kata

Bulldogs promise to come back stronger

Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in League

Titikaveka Bulldogs president Rob Matapo hopes the 12 month residency eligibility criteria for premier grade league players will be amended in future because he believes it discriminates against non-Cook Islanders.

Club league grand finals starts today

Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in League

It’s all on today at the BCI Stadium – for the start of the 2013 club league grand finals.