Outer Islands
Atiu golf course plan 'concerning' says Glassie
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
ATIU MP and Health minister Nandi Glassie says he is “very much concerned” about Merchant of Paradise developer Tim Tepaki’s ambitious plans to develop an international golf course on Atiu.
Comedian inspires Aitutaki
Tuesday 28 June 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki residents were left with plenty of food for thought when New Zealand-based comedian and television personality Mike King visited the island for a talk session at Araura College on Friday.
Golf key to Atiu development
Monday 27 June 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Atiu could be transformed into an international golfing destination, if the latest plans by the Merchant of Paradise (MOP) development group come to fruition.
Pae Tokerau set up to deal with disaster
Friday 10 June 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
AS CLIMATE reports predict more cyclone activities for the Pacific region, Cook Islands Red Cross has made the most of a recent trip to the northern group to ensure communities are prepared for times of disaster.
Mitiaro pupils make most of stationery gift
Wednesday 1 June 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Nukuroa School students on the Pa Enua of Mitiaro are writing and drawing up a storm after receiving boxes of stationery delivered to their school recently by the Cook Islands Red Cross Society.
Fish transferred
Tuesday 31 May 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Two FOREIGN vessels photographed off Pukapuka are believed to have been transhipping fish.
New FADs will attract more fish for Aitutaki
Friday 27 May 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has deployed three additional deep water fish aggregating devices (FADs) to assist the artisanal (small-scale) fishers of Aitutaki.
Atiu supports student march
Wednesday 25 May 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Pupils from Atiu’s Enuamanu school took part in the Cook Islands’ anti-bullying campaign last Friday, starting with a march from the school through the five villages on the island.
Palmerston's Sarah still a beauty at 92
Monday 23 May 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
HAVING just celebrated her 92nd birthday last month, Sarah Tupou Tina Marsters has two pieces of advice for young people – have a positive attitude towards life and always eat balanced meals.
Airport idea hits flak on Aitutaki
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Chamber of Commerce president Stephen Lyon’s calls to make Aitutaki airport the country’s second international airport has met with criticism from stakeholders on the island.
Worms teach Mauke pupils vital lessons
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Te Ipukarea Society’s waste management project has wriggled its way to Mauke School.
Clam bleaching poses threat to Manihiki pearls
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Widespread pa’ua (clam) bleaching has been reported in Manihiki this month as the global bleaching event continues as a result of the current strong El Niño.
Mitiaro student eyes canoe project
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Fifteen year old Mitiaro School student Tiana Haxton values the environment as “a gift to life.”
Tourism project launched on Aitutaki
Monday 2 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki was buzzing with excitement on Friday during the launch of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s Kia Orana Values Project.
Biosecurity an important issue for Aitutaki
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
A recent workshop held on Aitutaki has urged all involved in the island’s biosecurity to work together.
Aitutaki warrior's story of courage and commitment
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Born in 1894, Solomon Isaacs grew up in the village of Tautu on Aitutaki in the Cook Islands before migrating to Auckland as a teenager.
Northern life revises perceptions
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
I have been living in Tongareva on and off to fulfil a promise made to my father to go back and work for our people, and to complete a research thesis in my own time.
Aitutaki a big player in tourism market
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki contributes about a quarter of the total tourism earnings in the Cook Islands.
Anti-violence message goes to Mitiaro
Friday 29 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Cook Islands National Council of Women coordinator, Taputukura Mariri made a big contribution towards the understanding of violence against women and families at the Cook Islands Christian Youth Convention in Mitiaro earlier this month.
Luxury plans for Penrhyn hub
Friday 29 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
As well as developing a transhipment hub for commercial fishing activity at Omoka on Penrhyn (Tongareva), the Merchant of Paradise group wants to build plush resorts and accommodation on the remote northern island.
