Outer Islands
Kosakifit on Penrhyn
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The increasing number of people signing up for exercise programmes is not only happening on Rarotonga but also on Penrhyn - the northernmost island of the Cook Islands.
Oldest living descendant of William Marsters dies at 97
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
One of the oldest citizens of this country Sarah Marsters, who passed away over the weekend, had been remembered as a stalwart who never tolerated injustices.
‘Fruit ninja’ attack destroys watermelons
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National, Outer Islands
An Aitutaki farmer returned to over $600 of damage to his watermelon plantation on Tuesday last week.
Paramount chief of Tetio-Kaisala to be honoured
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
Pukapuka Pakitonga Tetio Paulo Iti will be honoured on Rarotonga today.
Pukapuka mourns fallen king
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Pukapuka community are mourning the death of their king Aliki Wolo, Pakitonga Tetio Kaitala Paulo Iti.
Aitutaki One Cook Islands/Demo announce candidates for 2022 Elections
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics
One Cook Islands Party president George Turia has announced confirmation of their candidates for the nation’s 2022 General Elections.
Aitutaki holds cultural tour guide workshop
Friday 12 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development and Cook Islands Tourism conducted their first cultural tour guide workshop for Aitutaki on Thursday, November 4, as a part of their joint commitments outlined in their five-year Memorandum of Understanding. It consisted of a lecture style workshop at the beginning and concluded with site visits to different areas […]
‘Majority’ backed harbour dredging
Friday 12 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The ‘majority’ of the Aitutaki Environment Authority board members agreed to grant consent for dredging works that are currently underway in the Arutanga harbour basin in Aitutaki.
Live-streaming brings overseas Cook Islanders closer to home
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Up to 30,000 to 40,000 viewers followed each event of the Aitutaki Bi-centennial celebrations live feeds during the 10-day commemorations that concluded earlier this month.
Penrhyn schools receive free breakfasts
Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
With the view of a clear blue lagoon nearby, Omoka School students of Penrhyn delightfully tucked into their special breakfast meals at school with big smiles on Tuesday morning.
Rainforest Men’s Club ‘pay’ their part at celebrations as focus grows on sustainability
Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
One of Aitutaki’s renowned establishments locally known as the “Rainforest” or “Gentlemen’s Club” got into the spirit of the island’s Bi-centennial celebrations by contributing six bags of tarutarua root crops to the island of Palmerston.
Church plans 2023 bicentennial events
Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
A week after the conclusion of the Aitutaki Bi-centennial Arrival of Christianity celebrations, participants from Rarotonga are still raving about it as they look forward to more 200-year celebrations in 2023.
Last of 4 Aitutaki time capsules to be opened in 2221
Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
In remembrance of the 200th Bi-centennial celebrations of the arrival of Christianity to Aitutaki in 1821, four ‘time capsules’ were buried in an emotional ceremony in front of the memorial stone at Orongo Park.
Stunning designs at mu’umu’u pageant
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Thirty-five contestants gracefully showcased ‘missionary’ and ‘pareu’ designed dresses for the Aitutaki Bi-centennial Mu’umu’u Pageant that was held on Thursday, October 28.
Govt body defends dredging works at Arutanga harbour
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Any suggestion that work being undertaken at the Arutanga harbour in Aitutaki is being done without environmental approval, and contrary to the law, is incorrect, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
Family reunion in Aitutaki ends on a high
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Members of the Matauia Family Reunion who travelled to Aitutaki for the Bi-Centennial celebrations have returned to Rarotonga exhilarated and with many precious memories.
Dredging causes alarm in Aitutaki amid EIA stink
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki residents are questioning the legality of dredging work in the harbour basin for the Aitutaki Arutanga Harbour Project that started some weeks ago.
Aitutaki keeping fishing traditions alive
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The successful Aitutaki Bi-centennial Manga (snake mackerel fish) and Vena (castor oil fish, ruvettus) Fishing Competition easily fed over 100 visitors on the island last week on Thursday, October 18, for its special Fish Breakfast.
Aitutaki’s spiritual journey
Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki’s Tamatoa Ariki Teao Tangaroa was overwhelmed, speechless, and happy at the island’s successful Bi-Centennial arrival of Christianity celebrations that was held on Gospel Day, October 26.
Mauke takes key notes from Aitutaki celebrations
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
On the morning of Gospel Day on Tuesday in Aitutaki, Reverend Michael Akava from the island of Mauke reflected on London Missionary Society evangelists John Williams, Papehia and Vahapata who were instrumental in delivering the news of Christianity to the island.
