Outer Islands
Maeva Nui arrivals continue
Thursday 9 July 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The mighty RR Revi French naval vessel was docked at Avatiu Harbour yesterday morning as part of the French government’s assistance for Te Maeva Nui transport.
Schooner situation uncertain
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Other options will be considered if Pacific Schooners cannot deliver on its promise to transport dancers back to their home islands after 2015 Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Penryhn visit costs $20,000
Monday 6 July 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
A pricey trip by the Prime Minister to Penrhyn to officially open a solar project has raised some eyebrows.
Firm assisting renewable energy project
Friday 26 June 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
THE COOK Islands Government has hired an Australian specialist power and water consulting firm to help with its renewable energy project in the Southern Group islands.
Penrhyn solar – 'icing on the cake'
Thursday 25 June 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Prime Minister Henry Puna is leading a delegation to Penrhyn today to ‘put the icing on the cake’ for the $1.4 million Te Tautua village solar project.
Boat builder the hero of rescue effort
Thursday 18 June 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
More than a week after two Manihiki residents who went missing while fishing were located after a long search, details have emerged of the dramatic rescue.
Manihiki rescue effort wins Speaker's praise
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Speaker of the House Nikki Rattle took time at the start of yesterday’s first sitting of Parliament to praise all involved in the successful search and rescue of two Manihiki fishermen at the weekend.
Increased social impact funding for most vulnerable in Pa Enua
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Increased funding to the Social Impact Funds will help the most vulnerable communities in the Pa Enua.
Mamas and papas go digital with aid of high tech devices
Monday 8 June 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Mamas and papas on Rakahanga and Manihiki got into the ‘tech zone’ earlier this month with a computer tablet training workshop.
'Powerful' upgrade for Atiu
Thursday 28 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
There will be no more power outages and weak power connections in Atiu if a new system upgrade achieves the desired results.
South next in line for solar power
Thursday 28 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
With the solar power project in the northern Islands now complete, all eyes have turned south.
It's one ton and full of fun!
Wednesday 27 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
‘One ton and full of fun’ is an apt description for Atiu 100 FM, a newly-launched radio station based at Apii Enuamanu on the beautiful island of Atiu.
Invasive plant focus of attention on island
Tuesday 26 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The National Environment Service is declaring war on the invasive beach burr plant on Pukapuka.
DPM: teams will have transport
Thursday 21 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Pa Enua performers will be transported to Rarotonga for the 50th Te Maeva Nui constitution celebrations.
Flight boost for Atiu tourism
Tuesday 19 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Air Rarotonga has come to the rescue of Atiu’s ailing tourism industry by offering a low season Wednesday flight both ways between Aitutaki and Atiu.
Pa Enua gratitude shown with gifts
Sunday 17 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
It is said that being grateful is one of the key’s to happiness.
Solar projects bring islands closer to sun-power target
Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The sun has set on the visit by Cook Island and New Zealand politicians to the Northern Islands, but when it rose again today, Penrhyn and Manihiki were another step closer to 100 per cent renewable energy.
Sun sets on solar project visit
Thursday 14 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The parliamentary delegation to the Northern Islands returned to Rarotonga yesterday, marking the completion of the Cook Islands Solar Project.
Tourism boost for Aitutaki
Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The possible cancellation of Sunday flights to Aitutaki hasn’t deterred tourism ventures for the island, recently dubbed as one of the world’s best places to swim.
'Powerful' celebrations on Penrhyn
Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Penrhyn islanders were in full celebration mode yesterday for the opening of the New Zealand funded renewable projects on the northern group island.
