Outer Islands
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.
Dental gear gift puts island ahead
Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
What began as a simple visit to Aitutaki’s hospital and dental facilities during a family holiday has resulted in the generous donation of dental equipment for the island.
Scare tactics and spin?
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Job loss figures and the prediction of an exodus of more than 500 Aitutaki residents from a possible ban of Sunday flights to the island have been labelled a spin and ‘scare tactics’.
Manihiki and Penrhyn going renewable
Saturday 9 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
NEXT week a parliamentary delegation from New Zealand and the Cook Islands will travel to Manihiki and Penryhn to formally open New Zealand funded renewable energy projects.
Businesses call for continued Sunday flights
Saturday 9 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki business people want the Prime Minister and the leaders of the three political parties to make an immediate joint national policy statement enshrining the freedom of Cook Islanders and visitors to fly to the island on Sundays.
Appointment will benefit small islands
Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce treasurer Teresa Manarangi-Trott has been appointed to a new specialist sub-committee for regionalism (SSCR), designed to support the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in implementing the new Framework for Pacific Regionalism.