Outer Islands
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.
Aitutaki location for tourism forum
Thursday 28 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
In a bid to improve the tourism industry, the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation engage with various stakeholders associated with the business in a forum it will host on Aitutaki tomorrow.
Island children show they care
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki children are leading the charge in growing resilience within their island community.
Minute's silence focuses on climate change
Friday 22 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
THE Cook Islands will join the rest of the world today in commemorating World Earth Day, held to draw attention to climate change issues.
MMR funds help fishing clubs
Thursday 21 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Pukapuka and Nassau Fishing Association executives will soon receive grant allocations under the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) Fisheries Development Facility.
Students join climate change workshop
Wednesday 20 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Over 30 senior students from the southern islands are arriving this week for a five-day workshop hosted by Climate Change Cook Islands with National Environment Services.
Helping to save beautiful Tanga'eo
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
This weekly column, supplied by Te Ipukarea Society, looks at environmental issues confronting the Cook Islands and the world.
Aitutaki pupils brush up on their smiles
Thursday 7 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
There was much excitement at two of Aitutaki’s schools on Tuesday, when pupils were presented with brand new toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Bonefish lure visitors to Aitutaki
Wednesday 6 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Fishing for bonefish is a growing sport that is luring tourists and locals alike to take advantage of recreational fishing opportunities being provided on Aitutaki.
Search fruitless, but family won't give up
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Though continued searches for missing Aitutaki man Dorn Marsters continues to produce unsuccessful results, his family and friends refuse to lose hope.
Still no sign of missing Aitutaki man
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki police joined with Te Kukupa crew and local volunteers conducted a full motu, reef and beach search on Thursday morning and continued on until yesterday afternoon, completing yet another full search land search of the island. However there was still no sign of 45 year old Dorn Marsters who was first reported missing on March 21.
Machinery shelters for outer islands
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) hopes to get started soon on a project to equip the outer islands with new machinery shelters.