Outer Islands
Special voyages for hostel opening
Thursday June 20, 2019Government will provide Taio Shipping with a subsidy for two voyages between Avatiu and the Northern Group to coincide with the July 8 opening of the Palmerston House in Rarotonga.
Islands group barge is off to the Bahamas
Monday June 17, 2019The Cook Islands barge once named Layar Mas left our shores for the Bahamas.
Mitiaro airstrip closed for maintenance
Wednesday May 22, 2019The Mitiaro island airstrip is closed short term for maintenance work which starts today.
Mitiaro turns out to fish
Friday April 26, 2019The whole island was at the wharf in Mitiaro over two days during Easter to either compete or support the islands’ first official fishing competition.
Beacon lights gift for Mitiaro wharf
Wednesday April 17, 2019Fears for the safety of fellow fishermen on an outer island have prompted a Rarotonga club into action.
Aitutaki solar farm panels installed
Monday April 15, 2019Phase one of a major solar-array installation on Aitutaki is near completion.
Donations for Palmerston House
Tuesday March 26, 2019Communities donating food and hosting meals for the workers and volunteers of the Palmerston House construction have been tremendous.
Atiu hostel receives photo donation
Monday March 18, 2019Parua Ariki Upokoina Kea has kindly donated five framed photographs to his home island’s hostel.
Palmerston House foundation to be laid today
Wednesday February 13, 2019The Marsters families are enthused with the progress of the Palmerston House site since work started on February 4.
