Outer Islands
Ministers charter flights north
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Opposition Democratic Party says charter flights are for ‘political jaunt that will impoverish the government’ when it is struggling in Covid-19 crisis.
Pukapuka workers get their jobs back
Friday 15 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The Pukapuka 6 have been reinstated in their jobs.
Papa Saitu a man of patience
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Papa Saitu Marsters had a lot of patience.
Ambulances gifted to two southern islands
Wednesday 29 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
New emergency vehicles are part of a $3 million Japanese aid package.
Richness of harvests from land and sea
Monday 27 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Southern group island celebrate annual food festival.
Packs for Pa Enua
Monday 27 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
Care parcels destined for people in need in the Pa Enua are on their way, thanks to the New Zealand High Commission.
Few in Aitutaki resist curfew
Thursday 23 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Curfews on Aitutaki are being renewed despite Cook Islands being declared free of Covid-19.
Air Raro plans its return to Pa Enua
Saturday 18 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Domestic flight services in the coronavirus crisis will depend on commercial demand, says Air Rarotonga boss Ewan Smith
Aitutaki works to sustain itself in lockdown
Thursday 16 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Outer Islands
A root crop planting programme in Aitutaki is expected to provide staples for the island and the other outer islands that are in lockdown.
Relishing the special moments from afar
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Pa Enua producers are taking the challenges of the travel ban in their stride.
Church family's escape was an Easter miracle
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Easter Weekend will be a sombre affair on the island of Omoka, in Penrhyn.
Aitutaki households complete 14-day Covid-19 isolation
Wednesday 8 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Three households in the village of Tautu on Aitutaki has completed their 14 days of isolation without any issues.
The best job in the world
Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Imagine: A remote tropical island of your own, far from the reach of Covid-19, where you would spend all your days swimming and fishing and relaxing on the beach with your partner.
Govt pays to send cargo ships to outer islands
Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Outer Islands
Government is subsidising shipping to ensure the Pa Enua receive vital supplies, Finance Minister Mark Brown has announced.
Pa Enua children sad to stay home, away from friends
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
News of early school holidays brings out surprising and unexpected reaction from Mitiaro students.
Taking refuge on their home island
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
John Akava, 77 and his wife Teakauroa, 78 have moved to their home island of Atiu to seek refuge from the Covid-19 pandemic.
United in keeping the virus away
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The children of Apii Raumanu on the islet of Tauhunu of Manihiki are happy and smiling, and ready to battle the coronavirus.
The shop and the land stay stocked
Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Living on the island of Ma‘uke, Eileen Story started to realise how risky Covid-19 was when a team of health officials arrived from Rarotongato raise awareness.
Every day brings its own threat on atoll
Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
On Thursday the island of Manihiki held a Covid-19 prayer service. “People are worried for their families on Rarotonga and overseas,” says Tukao school principal Apii Napa.
Growing our own food
Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Quentin Schofield’s family have started their own vegetable food garden, in case the coronavirus pandemic lasts for months: “No one really knows.”
