Articles by Utopia Support

Focus on attracting people back

Tuesday 21 May 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, There has been a lot of discussion via letters to the editor recently on employment in the Cook Islands and issues surrounding migration.

Kata - May 21, 2013

Tuesday 21 May 2013 | Published in Kata

Super sport weekend of league and netball

Tuesday 21 May 2013 | Published in League

Exciting age grade rugby league games and intense netball matches made for a super sport weekend.

Sports make way for films

Tuesday 21 May 2013 | Published in Netball

To support the Film Raro International Film Festival on Saturday, May 25 – the current rugby league semi-finals round and game two of the second round of netball has been rescheduled to be held earlier in the week.

Changes at rugby union

Tuesday 21 May 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

The Cook Islands Rugby Union has appointed Lara Sadaraka as the codes new president after former president Chris McKinley resigned from the position.

Becoming the Drunk Islands?

Tuesday 21 May 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“Numerous statements by the police force in Rarotonga claim ZERO TOLERANCE for drink driving,” a smoke signaller writes.

Beach dance scene on today

Monday 20 May 2013 | Published in Local

The closing scene of the Offshore Pirate team’s short film will be shot at Muri beach today, after being postponed over the weekend.

Raro cruising

Monday 20 May 2013 | Published in Local

The gracious crew of the lovely tall ship Picton Castle raised their sails on Saturday, taking an eager group on a leisurely cruise in the blue waters north of Rarotonga.

Education key to rehabilitation

Monday 20 May 2013 | Published in Local

Learning about the rest of the world in geography classes is the latest topic in education classes that are taking place at the Arorangi prison.

Tutaka-George wins Australian Aito

Monday 20 May 2013 | Published in Local

Top local junior paddler Andre Tutaka-George has taken out the Australian Aito paddling event in both the open men and the junior under 19 division.

League rule a first in Pacific

Monday 20 May 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Although the Bulldogs lost its case to have its points reinstated, it is important to note that the Titikaveka Rugby League was fighting on behalf of all non-Cook Islanders for the right to play league in the village that they lived in.

Kata - May 20, 2013

Monday 20 May 2013 | Published in Kata

Panthers go straight to grand final

Monday 20 May 2013 | Published in League

Some rugby league teams hung up their boots and others celebrated long into the weekend after a full on weekend of rugby league play-off games.

Historical win for Avatiu netball

Monday 20 May 2013 | Published in Netball

The Avatiu premier netball grade made history on Saturday by pulling out a strong 47-38 win over defending champions the Titikaveka Pearls.

A day on Picton Castle

Monday 20 May 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

CI News reporters Emmanuel Samoglou and Briar Douglas were invited onto the Cook Islands flagged sailing ship Picton Castle on Saturday, to experience first-hand her first day tour in the Cooks.

Five-a-side football heats up

Monday 20 May 2013 | Published in Football

Four weeks into the Rarotonga five-a-side football round cup tournament teams now know where they stand in the women and men’s category as the competition heats up.

Mass beach dance in Muri

Saturday 18 May 2013 | Published in Local

One of the teams involved in the Film Raro Film Challenge is asking for the whole island’s help.

More fish farm training to come

Saturday 18 May 2013 | Published in Local

A three-day workshop for tilapia fish farmers was the first training session held by aquaponics facility Te Raurau Kaingavai in Titikaveka – but not the last.

New reporters on the beat

Saturday 18 May 2013 | Published in Local

Cook Islands News has two fresh reporters roaming the island looking for a scoop.

Plaiting rule back for Tereora

Saturday 18 May 2013 | Published in Local

Female students at Tereora College now have to plait their long hair.