Outer Islands
Trip to Pukapuka is smooth sailing
Friday 9 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The Lady Moana departed for Palmerston and Pukapuka yesterday afternoon with 22 passengers aboard, ahead of warnings, later dropped, that Rarotonga could encounter heavy swells and high winds severe enough to require evacuation of the harbour by today.
Looking good on Pukapuka
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Expat teacher Robert Collie left for Pukapuka yesterday for another exciting academic year at Apii Niua.
Recycling bins head to northern islands
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Cook Islands Trading Corporation Limited (CITC) handed over two recycle centres for two schools in the northern islands group earlier this week.
Stricken ship washed into harbour
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Stranded cargo vessel Moana Nui has been washed off the reef in Nassau and is now blocking the entrance to the island’s harbour as bad weather pounds the northern group island.
Trip to Penryhn proves problematic
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
A shark researcher is one of several people stranded on Rarotonga because of the lack of a regular shipping service to Penrhyn.
Atiuans give thanks for funeral help
Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The secretary of the Atiu community has extended a big meitaki to all of those who help organise the funeral of the late Ada Teaupurepure Rongomatane Ariki.
Palmerston online education plea...
Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
A Palmerston official has made an impassioned plea to telecoms minister Mark Brown to improve their online service.
Waste issues worse on outer islands
Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Rarotonga residents have well-documented problems with their waste disposal practices, but on the outer islands, the situation is even worse.
Atiu title dates back many centuries
Friday 12 January 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
This obituary for the late Ada Te-Au-Purepure Rongomatane Ariki Nicholls was kindly provided by the House of Ariki
Emergency medical flight from Atiu
Wednesday 10 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
The Health ministry has confirmed there was an emergency medical flight from Atiu to Rarotonga on Thursday of last week.
Black Fern celebrates Christmas in Aitutaki
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Black Fern Toka Natua spent her Christmas break in Aitutaki – the island she hails from.
Tropical Christmas brings joy to children
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Tropical Christmas joy reached Aitutaki last week as people on the island flocked to witness the Santa Parade on Saturday, December 16.
Manihiki project a dream come true
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Manihiki has minimal agricultural activities and are also vulnerable to irregular shipping services for imported goods.
Outer islands the place to be this Christmas
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Around 8000 people will fly to the outer islands this December, accompanied by around 30 tonnes of cargo.
Atiu accommodation pays dividend
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Continuing with their annual tradition, Atiu Villas has once again made this festive season a little special for the people on the island.
Project to preserve Aitutaki lagoon
Friday 8 December 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
A plan is being advanced to preserve Aitutaki lagoon, known as one of the most pristine lagoon environments in the world.
Students make most of trip to Mangaia
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Apii Te Uki Ou Year 7 and 8 students left Rarotonga on Wednesday of last week for a visit to Mangaia.
Marine scientists survey Manuae
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
A team of marine scientists and local fisheries officers are conducting marine surveys and collecting vital baseline data in the outer islands.
Mauke was Catholic priest's 'real home'
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Mauke resident June Hosking kindly provided CINews with a story and photos of Mauke’s biggest event of the year last Friday – the unveiling ceremony for long-time island resident and priest, Father John Rovers.
Unveiling huge event on Mauke
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
The biggest event held on Mauke this year provided a colourful spectacle for the large crowd of locals and visitors who attended the unveiling ceremony of the late Father John Rovers on Friday of last week.
