Articles by Utopia Support

Beyond culture to our true identity

Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Church Talk

Have you noticed there is a renewed interest by many in the gathering of data, family lineages and family trees in a quest to find information about their past heritage? ‘Which uncle came on what boat and which family line did I come from?’ We are also seeing the reintroduction of ancient cultures around the globe, as many people try to find some sort of significance, value and a sense of belonging.

American diplomat visits

Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Environment

Ministry of agriculture entomologist Dr Maja Poeschko (pictured) with puru (coconut husk) blocks that will be baited with poison and distributed around the entire island in an effort to kill the destructive oriental fruit fly.

Fruit fly outbreak 'disastrous'

Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Environment

Over 10,000 puru (coconut husk) blocks baited with poison will be distributed right across Rarotonga in the coming weeks to control what is now an outbreak of the oriental fruit fly.

Holding up the political frontline

Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Local

Every so often members of the public throw curly questions at politicians of this country.

Mou Piri a labour of love

Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Local

It was back to basics for one film crew when making their short film as part of Film Raro.

Locals star in dance scene

Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

The much-anticipated screening of the six Film Raro movies is on the horizon, with many Cook Islanders featuring in the films.

Kata - May 24, 2013

Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Kata

Semi-final D-day

Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

Today is do-or-die for the Avatiu Eels and Ngatangiia Sea Eagles reserve and premier rugby league grade.

Bulldogs exec 'failed team, fans'

Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: “The Titikaveka Bulldogs cried foul over their unfair treatment at the hands of the Cook Islands Rugby League executive, of which they have a representative on.

The tide is coming in again for Labour

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Local

The race is on to find a new Member of Parliament for the Ikaroa-Rawhiti seat left vacant by the death of Parekura Horomia, the big man from Tolaga Bay who’d held it since 1999.

Picton Castle in search of new shipmates

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Local

The Picton Castle may be a classic-style sailing ship – but the current gender balance of its crew is progressive.

Video shoot on

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Local

Don’t miss the opportunity to feature in the hottest new music video today.

Te Kukupa returns from mission

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Local

Police patrol boat Te Kukupa has returned to Rarotonga after completing a groundbreaking mission to examine the oral health of residents in the north group islands.

USP the university of choice

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Local

Cook Islands delegates attended the 76th University of the South Pacific Council meeting in Tonga from May 15-17.

Solidarity in communities is essential

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to use this opportunity to commend the Cook Islands National HIV, STI and TB Committee (NHSTC) for hosting the 30th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial over the weekend, last Saturday.

Kata - May 23, 2013

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Kata

Blake urges codes to choose their best

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Netball

Pick the best and most dynamic team to represent the country.

Netball on Tupapa court

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Netball

The Tupapa Netball Club will use their newly re-painted hard courts today for the first time since netball games relocated to the Telecom Sports Arena.

HOM appointment process underway

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Politics

The process of filling in the top jobs at four government offices is finally getting underway after being delayed due to ongoing budget negotiations.

Smoky tip hiding in plain sight

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: “The Environment Service, while worrying about red soil, drives by every day, just like we all do, past the permanent – and in my view – illegal tip across from Edgewater Resort, next to that big pile of soil.