Outer 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.
Beacon lights gift for Mitiaro wharf
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Published in Outer Islands
Fears for the safety of fellow fishermen on an outer island have prompted a Rarotonga club into action.
Aitutaki solar farm panels installed
Monday 15 April 2019 | Published in Outer Islands
Phase one of a major solar-array installation on Aitutaki is near completion.
Donations for Palmerston House
Tuesday 26 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Communities donating food and hosting meals for the workers and volunteers of the Palmerston House construction have been tremendous.
Atiu hostel receives photo donation
Monday 18 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Parua Ariki Upokoina Kea has kindly donated five framed photographs to his home island’s hostel.
Palmerston House foundation to be laid today
Wednesday 13 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The Marsters families are enthused with the progress of the Palmerston House site since work started on February 4.
Palmerston House eyes July 8 opening
Monday 4 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
The committee overseeing the construction of Palmerston House has set July 8, 2019, as the opening date of the building.
Palmerston House development begins
Monday 28 January 2019 | Published in Outer Islands
It will be an exciting year for the Palmerston community as they prepare for the groundbreaking ceremony for Palmerston House.
Aitutaki makes waves on Shipwrecked
Wednesday 16 January 2019 | Published in Outer Islands
Britain’s Channel 4 reality show Shipwrecked will feature Aitutaki after being filmed on the island last year.
Wanted: your used jam jars for outer islands bottlers
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Community members in the Pa Enua want spread and jam jars to reuse for bottling jams and chutneys - and they are calling on Rarotonga residents to save theirs from the rubbish.
Aitutaki litter warden inspires change
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Employed by the non-government organisation Aitutaki’s Conservation Trust (ACT) warden, Varema Ruahe’s days are spent beautifying Aitutaki.
Islands in for sudden boost in motorbikes
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
With motorbikes featuring on the cargo lists of boats going to the southern islands over the last few weeks, there could be a noticeable increase in traffic in the Pa Enua during the Christmas holidays.