Outer Islands
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.
Mauke youth take up seasonal work in NZ
Tuesday 2 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Youth from the island of Mauke have joined the increasing list of Cook Islanders leaving the country to take up seasonal work in New Zealand.
Aitutaki growers exporting taro to New Zealand
Tuesday 2 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki Rainforest Men’s Club is all set to export its first container of taro, fresh from the island to New Zealand.
No funding for airport upgrade
Monday 1 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Outer Islands
Covid-19 had disrupted plans to start Manihiki airport upgrade work, but construction could be ready as early as July, if funding is available for the project.
Tussle over title in Aitutaki
Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Controversy surrounded the otherwise peaceful investiture of Taraota Tom as Tamatoa Ariki on the island of Aitutaki yesterday.
Coconut crabs for the whole village
Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
The district of Tawa Ngake on the island of Pukapuka this week took part in the wuli kaveu – coconut crab harvesting to mark the new year.
New technology for household surveys on Rakahanga
Thursday 25 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Climate Change Cook Islands team is visiting Rakahanga this week looking into strengthening the Disaster Risk Management Plan for Rakahanga.
Seabed minerals consultations reach the most remote islands
Sunday 21 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Palmerston and Nassau were the last islands to receive consultations on the Cook Islands seabed minerals (SBM) sector by the Government, as part of the recent government voyage on the MV Taunga Nui.
Government delegation visiting Manihiki
Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
A Government delegation left for Manihiki yesterday to discuss the upgrading of the proposed airstrip on the island with local landowners.
Tawa Ngake district wins Kave Kave Fishing Comp in Pukapuka
Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Tawa Ngake won the unique Kave Kave fishing event on the island of Pukapuka that took place last week.
Pa’ua export ban remains after decline
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
National Environment Service in partnership with Ministry of Marine Resources are working in the Pa Enua to protect pa’ua or giant sea clams.
Prime Minister opens million-dollar Pukapuka Hospital
Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
The official opening of the new Pukapuka Hospital proved a fitting way to round out the end of Prime Minister Mark Brown’s northern group mission last week.
