Outer Islands
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.
Fashion extravaganza planned for Aitutaki
Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aspiring and established fashion designers from Aitutaki and Rarotonga are being encouraged to share their creations in the first Aitutaki Fashion Extravaganza.
Akaiti Puna wins Manihiki by-election, CIP majority intact
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands
Akaiti Puna, the wife of former prime minister Henry Puna, claimed back her husband’s Manihiki seat in yesterday’s by-election.
PM unveils food security initiative on Mitiaro
Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
During his official visit to Nukuroa last week, Prime Minister Mark Brown opened the Mitiaro Agriculture Hydroponics station, a facility with a 400-plant capacity.
Candidate says airport on voters’ minds in advance of Manihiki by-election
Tuesday 4 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Independent candidate in tomorrow’s by-election in Manihiki believes the sealing of the Northern Group island’s airport is foremost in the minds of voters, and not policies or manifestos.
Youth course teaches life skills, builds confidence
Tuesday 4 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Youth on Mangaia took up all 40 places in a course designed to provide them with skills to help them excel in a work environment and in a modern society, by building on their confidence, self-esteem and motivation.
Kids ‘Learn to Swim’ in Aitutaki
Friday 30 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Close to 80 children on the island of Aitutaki are learning important swimming and water care protection abilities this week.
A coconut with three eyes to treasure
Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Outer Islands
A three-eyed coconut found on Sunday on the island of Penrhyn is causing interest as they are rare, and said to bring good luck.
New machines to lift food production
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
New machinery for Mauke and Atiu will help the islands increase food production and the expansion of growing areas.
$7.7k of Penrhyn’s power money wasn’t banked, says Audit Office
Monday 19 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Outer Islands
A third of all the receipts from electricity sales on Penrhyn were not banked at all and the rest were banked late.