Outer Islands
Safer flights to Pa Enua
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
New satellite-based landing approaches should mean fewer flights are forced to turn back in bad weather.
No Rhino beetle says Agriculture
Saturday 14 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
The Ministry of Agriculture says photos of insects found by the Penrhyn community are more likely red-brown weevils than the coconut-shredding rhinoceros beetles they fear.
Uncertainty over rhinoceros beetle
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
There is a growing dispute between Penrhyn islanders and the Agriculture ministry about whether coconut rhinoceros beetles have infested their trees.
Sale ban is to save reef fish
Friday 6 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Manihiki has banned the transportation of reef fish to Rarotonga for sale.
Coco-Rhino beetles not in Northern Islands says Agriculture
Friday 6 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Coconut rhinoceros’ beetles do not exist in the northern islands and the Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed this.
Emergency med-evac flight from Mangaia highlights doctor crisis
Friday 16 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
A seriously ill woman and two other patients were flown from Mangaia to Rarotonga in a charter flight on Wednesday.
Checking how our fish are caught
Saturday 10 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
About 550 metric tonnes of fish, mostly albacore tuna, will be transferred from nine longline fishing vessels to a carrier vessel anchored at Pukapuka this weekend.
Chinese company is told, go fish
Saturday 10 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
The future of fisheries transfers at the northernmost atoll of Penrhyn is up in the air, amid mixed messages between government and locals.
Pa Enua officers train for biosecurity risks
Thursday 8 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Pa Enua biosecurity officers are reinforcing their internal and domestic quarantine training skills on risks associated with the movement of plant materials, fruits, machinery, general cargo and livestock.
Mauke's 'magical' book house opens
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Outer Islands
Bookwork June Hosking used to hate reading, now she’s opened a library.
Penrhyn in 'Immediate threat'
Tuesday 16 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Islanders won't abandon Penrhyn/Tongareva, yet. Inspection reveals how far the coasts and livelihoods are eroding on our most endangered islands.
Mauke switches to solar energy
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
A dozen solar power stations are now running across the islands since Mauke became the latest to convert to the renewable energy system.
Island works through night on quilts
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
There were sleepless nights to complete more than 30 tivaivai tui auri in four days – but it was well worth the time and dedication.
Mangaia comfort
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Aumetua Rennie of Mangaia grabs onto the handrail that helps her move around her home.
Special voyages for hostel opening
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Published in Outer Islands
Government will provide Taio Shipping with a subsidy for two voyages between Avatiu and the Northern Group to coincide with the July 8 opening of the Palmerston House in Rarotonga.
Islands group barge is off to the Bahamas
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
The Cook Islands barge once named Layar Mas left our shores for the Bahamas.
Ra'ui lifts for fishing contest on Mangaia
Thursday 6 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The island of Mangaia was blessed with a warm and sunny day for the start of its first official fishing competition.
Mitiaro airstrip closed for maintenance
Wednesday 22 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
The Mitiaro island airstrip is closed short term for maintenance work which starts today.
Atiu youth take leadership course
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Published in Outer Islands
Thirty-eight young people from Nga-pu-toru graduate today from an intensive, live-in leadership and development course run by Cook Islands Police and the Youth Development Unit of the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Mitiaro turns out to fish
Friday 26 April 2019 | Published in Outer Islands
The whole island was at the wharf in Mitiaro over two days during Easter to either compete or support the islands’ first official fishing competition.
