Articles by Utopia Support

Concern over Kia Orana calling cards

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Technology

A local man complained to Telecom after losing 40 minutes of calling card credit when the phone cut out – and while his call was eventually refunded, he is concerned other customers are having the same problem.

Tama Hawks, Lorettes lead five-a-side comp

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Football

After six rounds of five-a-side-football – Tama Hawks and Lorettes led the round cup competition in the men and women’s division respectively.

Cooks leaders in seabed legislation

Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in Environment

The Cook Islands is establishing legislation to protect its valuable seabed – and is one of the first nations in the Pacific Islands to do so.

Water tanks roll out

Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in Local

The government’s water tank subsidy is open for applications, and CITC Building Centre is advertising a package for those that qualify.

PM opens Nansen conference

Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in Local

The Pacific regional consultation for the Nansen Initiative began on Tuesday with opening remarks from Prime Minister Henry Puna and a traditional turou at Edgewater Resort.

Next stage of water upgrade on horizon

Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in Local

Bids for the next stages of the $60 million water upgrade project Te Mato Vai are being invited by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM).

Disaster migration a 'looming threat'

Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in Local

This week’s Pacific regional consultation for disaster induced cross-border displacement can trace its roots to the efforts of an adventurous Norwegian explorer born over a century and a half ago.

Boxers put their skills to the test

Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in Local

Rarotonga boxers are preparing for the next scheduled fight night on June 14 and using the recent fight night to assess their strengths and weaknesses.

No gang sign

Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In response to the smoke signal writer of ‘Like Gang HQ’ in CI News May 1 you have taken my initial appeal to the community and you have thrown out labels like ‘gang headquarters’ and ‘ugly’.

Kata - May 22, 2013

Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in Kata

Bulldogs court case dismissed

Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in League

The court case by the Titikaveka Bulldogs rugby league club against the Cook Islands Rugby League Association has been dismissed by the court.

League semi-finals apopo and Friday

Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in League

This week’s rugby league semi-final games will be played on Thursday and Friday at the BCI Stadium to accommodate for the Film Raro International Film Festival screening at the stadium on Saturday night.

Minding hateful language

Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in Raro on my mind

Of late there’s been a bit of back-and-forth in this newspaper over gay marriage, gay rights, and gay people in general.

Where is all our money going?

Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller asks: “In the last financial year the government cut 5 per cent from personnel and 2 per cent from operations, and the same is going to happen again, so where is all the money going to? The Opposition should look under the Official Information Act to see where all the big spending is going to and why the hard-working taxpayers have to put up with this mismanagement.

Contractor wants proof of pollution

Tuesday 21 May 2013 | Published in Environment

A project by T&M Heather in Blackrock was stopped by the National Environment Service (NES) – but project manager Jojo Heather said he wants proof that the work will harm the environment.

Training institute director announced

Tuesday 21 May 2013 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Owen Lewis as the director of the newly established Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute.

Land raffle raises over $30K

Tuesday 21 May 2013 | Published in Local

The party in a complex land case which has organised a raffle to pay hefty legal fees says they have sold over 80 per cent of tickets and still have three draws to go.

Ship's chefs cook up a storm on the high seas

Tuesday 21 May 2013 | Published in Local

Amidst the odours of sweat and grease on the tall ship Picton Castle, the sweet smell of soul food will eventually find your nose.

Call for crew members on Picton Castle

Tuesday 21 May 2013 | Published in Local

The Picton Castle is in search of new seamates to join their crew – no experience needed.

What does press freedom mean to you?

Tuesday 21 May 2013 | Published in Local

College students across the Cook Islands have the opportunity to showcase their creative skills as part of a competition currently being run by Cook Island News.