Outer Islands
‘Just get on a boat and go!’
Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local, Outer Islands
Master boat builder Teokotai ‘Tango’ Herman has been in the business for some 40 years and has built many boats but none bigger than the new Air Rarotonga aluminium catamaran he is currently working on.
Safety drills for Tongareva students
Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
This week, students at Omoka School in the northern group islands of Tongareva (Penrhyn) tried out the fitting of their life jackets in preparation for an evacuation drill to be held next week.
Electricity discount to continue for Aitutaki customers
Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced details of the continuing support being offered to Aitutaki businesses and households by electricity provider Te Mana Uira O Araura.
Ngamaru Henry Ariki’s final journey home
Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island of Atiu awaits the return of their late chief, Ngamaru Henry Ariki, who passed away recently.
Many help Aitutaki’s Volunteer Fire Brigade
Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Aitutaki Volunteer Fire Brigade members are pleased with and proud of the administration and storage block extensions to their fire station.
Service with a smile in Aitutaki
Tuesday 13 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Roadside stalls help Aitutaki vendors sell their specialty items.
‘The people's chief'
Friday 9 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island of Aitutaki came out in force yesterday, to witness and participate in the investiture of Teao Tangaroa with the title of Tamatoa Ariki.
Atiu chief passes away
Wednesday 7 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Ngamaru Ariki of Atiu, Henry Marama passed away on Rarotonga on Tuesday.
Aitutaki to invest new Tamatoa Ariki
Wednesday 7 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Ceremonial procedures for the investiture of Teao Tangaroa as Tamatoa Ariki of Aitutaki starts early tomorrow morning.
Made in Tongareva handicrafts now available online
Wednesday 7 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Colourful intricately woven rito hats and other handicraft made in Tongareva (Penrhyn) are now available for sale on social media platform, Facebook.
Dengue suspected in Aitutaki
Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, Outer Islands
Cases of the virus are now suspected in two outer islands while an outbreak continues to grow on Rarotonga.
Penrhyn Islanders enjoy green leafy vegetables
Friday 26 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
The villagers of Omoka on the northern group island of Tongareva were given the first harvest of hydroponic Bok Choy’s (cabbages) this week.
Suspected dengue in Mauke, outbreak continues in Raro
Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
A suspected case in the Pa Enua and ongoing cases in Rarotonga indicate the dengue outbreak is showing no signs of abating.
Healthcare facility planned for Tongareva
Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
Government is aiming to improve the quality of healthcare on the northern group island of Penrhyn with the construction of a new medical centre.
Seabed Minerals Authority donates books, stationery
Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Prior to last month’s consultations in Pukapuka, Palmerston and Nassau, the Seabed Minerals Authority put together a donation of books, stationery and activity sets for the schools of each island.
Tongareva schools celebrate student leaders for 2021
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
The student leaders programme has been reintroduced in two schools on the northern group islands of Tongareva (Penrhyn).
PM’s northern tour concludes with consultation on Rakahanga
Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown’s delegation was on Rakahanga yesterday for the final round of consultation in the northern group islands.
30kg monster coral reef fish caught up north
Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Manihiki resident catches huge fish by handline.
PM Brown on another northern group tour
Tuesday 9 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown is touring northern group islands of Manihiki and Rakahanga, running a series of consultations there.
Internet choice on the way for Pa Enua
Wednesday 3 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
For many years there has been a demand for competition in internet services. Now there are several local businesses ready to enter the market.
