Outer Islands
Atiu holistic health workshop a big success
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
A HOLISTIC health workshop held in Atiu from July 11 to August 16 has been described as “incredible” by those who attended it.
PM on Manihiki for celebrations
Tuesday 2 August 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Prime Minister Henry Puna will join people of Manihiki as the island observes its own Te Maeva Nui celebrations from 10am today.
Plenty of fun on Mangaia
Saturday 30 July 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
MANGAIA is celebrating this year’s Constitution Celebration in style.
Plenty of action on Aitutaki
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
PEOPLE ON Aitutaki will begin celebration at 12pm today.
Atiu celebrates with Constitution activities
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
CONSTITUTION celebrations will start on Atiu today, leading up to a busy week of activity.
Saturday work ban strands 20
Friday 22 July 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Twenty passengers arrived back in Rarotonga on Monday this week after being stranded on Rakahanga for almost two weeks because Seventh Day Adventist officials on the island would not allow them to board their ship on a Saturday.
Artist shares talents with Aitutaki students
Monday 18 July 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
WHEN New Zealand-Pacific artist Michel Tuffery visited Atitutaki this week to run a series of art workshops through the World War One Sound Shells for the Kuki Airani Soldiers project, he caught up with Araura College counsellor Thomas Wynne.
Mangaia looks at biosecurity needs
Friday 15 July 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Bio-security Services, Cook Islands is encouraging Mangaia Islanders to address their needs regarding biosecurity and to look at ways to minimise the introduction of exotic pests to the island.
Bank launches new agency at Aitutaki store
Wednesday 13 July 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
BANKING and the purchase of goods will be made much easier for BSP customers in Aitutaki following the launch of the bank’s new agency at Aquila Store on July 8.
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.
