Outer Islands
Government watching uptick in marine traffic
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
Officials are keeping a close watch on the nation’s borders as marine traffic picks up within the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone.
Ngamaru Ariki invested
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Hundreds gathered on the island of Atiu on Friday, to witness the akamarokura'anga (investiture) of 25-year-old Tupuna Moeroa Ngamaru as Ngamaru Tupuna Ariki, in the second ceremony for the same title. By Melina Etches.
Ngamaru Ariki investiture underway
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
In the past week, the island of Atiu has been in full swing, preparing for today’s akamarokura’anga (investiture) of 25-year-old Tupuna Moeroa Ngamaru as the new Ngamaru Ariki.
Suwarrow island shelter renovated
Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island shelter on Suwarrow has recently undergone a ‘remarkable’ transformation with the help of a local construction company.
Suspect vessel was ‘licensed purse seiner’
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Ministry of Marine Resources has responded to a query by a crew member of vaka Marumaru Atua over suspected illegal fishing in the northern Pa Enua.
Nicholls returns home to assume Rongomatane Ariki title
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Nicholas Paenui Te-iti Nicholls, Rongomatane Ariki Elect is “happy, excited and at the same time a bit nervous” to be invested with the title of Rongomatane Ariki on July 19.
Donations bring relief as temperatures drop
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki families in need have received a warm embrace from Rarotonga residents who have donated winter clothes to those less fortunate.
Aitutaki eggs cracking the Cook Islands market
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
Atai farms in Aitutaki has reignited its free range egg farm and is selling to Rarotonga cafes.
MP Akaiti Puna makes intentions clear
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics
The newest Member of the Parliament says she’s not in the House to make up numbers but for a greater cause to serve the people of this country.
Jet stranded on soft runway in Manihiki
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
An Air Rarotonga aircraft was left stranded on Manihiki early this week when its nose wheel dug into a soft spot on the island’s unsealed runway.
Te Paa Tiare O Enuamanu launched
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Atiu Tourism Industry Council and the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation celebrated a significant milestone this week by launching Te Paa Tiare O Enuamanu, the official community programme for Atiu.
Over 90 per cent of Aitutaki’s eligible population vaccinated
Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
The island of Aitutaki has taken heed of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccination programme with a total of 1158 or 90.5 per cent of the eligible population vaccinated within three days.
Aitutaki day tour gains momentum
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
Since the travel bubble with New Zealand started, the Air Rarotonga Aitutaki Day Tour flights have increased to three a week compared to none.
Exports lead to high demand for Aitutaki taro
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Auckland-based importer of Aitutaki taro wants more so he can trim freight costs to make the root crop affordable for his working-class clients.
Pukapuka Hospital refurbished
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Secretary of Health Bob Williams says he is pleased to see the difference the newly extended and refurbished Pukapuka Hospital has made to the island’s healthcare services.
Yacht permitted to shelter off Aitutaki
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Outer Islands
The yacht, named 'Captain Nemo' was travelling from Tahiti to New Zealand and is awaiting repairs.
‘No hugs, no kisses’ as Aitutaki welcomes first visitors
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island of Aitutaki on Wednesday received its first travel bubble tourists from New Zealand, on Air Rarotonga’s day tour.
Air Rarotonga sees busy winter for Aitutaki
Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
Air Rarotonga managing director Ewan Smith says they will be “gradually” ramping up flight frequency to Aitutaki as flights from Auckland increase.
Aitutaki expects slow, steady tourism restart
Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki tourism operators are anticipating a slow and steady start as the Cook Islands opens up a travel bubble with New Zealand.
Seeking a balance in Mangaia’s traditional land tenure system
Monday 10 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Outer Islands
There has been a lot of debate as to whether the Mangaia land tenure system should be brought under the Land Court Division of the Cook Islands High Court. Mangaia people have been exchanging views on this issue on social media and in public gatherings.
