Outer Islands
Reprieve for Aitutaki shipping service
Friday 27 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Pacific Line Direct has reversed its decision to cut shipping services to Aitutaki from two voyages to one per month.
Palmerston patient 'stable'
Friday 27 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
A 15 year old Palmerston Island girl suffering what has been described only as ‘an acute medical problem’ is in a stable condition and recovering in Rarotonga Hospital.
Mayor's election heralds new era for Atiu
Sunday 22 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Atiu is set to enter a new chapter with the appointment of Ina Mokoroa as the new mayor of the outer island.
Atiu votes come in
Friday 20 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The votes are in for the Atiu mayoral by-election after George Taoro James Brown was stripped of the job following a conviction on a charge of receiving stolen goods last year.
Aitutaki marina project takes first steps forward
Wednesday 18 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The first small steps are being taken in a new marina and amenity project which will boost Aitutaki’s popularity with visiting yachts, encourage new businesses and provide new jobs.
Families honour school leaders
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Pride overflowed at the Prince Edward Hall in Aitutaki when families and friends gathered to see the new Araura College student council inducted as school leaders on Friday.
New gear to hook fishing offenders
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The Ministry of Marine Resources in Aitutaki has been presented with some new equipment for detecting fisheries offences on Aitutaki.
Fruit find raises bio-security issue
Friday 27 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Ministry of Agriculture officials are concerned about the increased risk of bio-security risks after prohibited fruit was found in a charter flight passenger’s luggage on Aitutaki last week.
Aitutaki welcomes new machines
Wednesday 25 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Infrastructure improvement works on the island of Aitutaki will kick into high gear following the arrival of heavy machinery to the island over the weekend.
Sun power energises Palmerston
Monday 23 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
It was a highly exciting day for Palmerston Island on Saturday, February 21, at 6.48pm when the island’s new solar energy power system was switched on.
Rare glimpse into life on small island
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Last week’s fifth annual Development Partner’s Meeting on Mitiaro was a rare occasion for the outside world to see what this small but remarkable island has to offer.
Forum visit puts spotlight on Mitiaro
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Towards the end of last week the Development Partners meeting in Rarotonga upped anchor and moved.
Energy project lights up lives on Pukapuka
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Until recently, Pukapuka was often in darkness.
Solar energy powers up Pukapuka
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
This spectacular aerial shot shows the New Zealand Aid-funded solar energy project in Pukapuka, one of a number of projects powering up the Northern Group with free energy from the sun.
Invasive fruit fly now wiped out
Tuesday 3 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The invasive Oriental fruit fly has been eradicated from the Cook Islands.
Aircraft visit sparks cyclone memories
Tuesday 3 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The visit by a Royal New Zealand Air Force C130 Hercules transport aircraft to Manihiki last Thursday was the first in over 17 years. The purpose of the visit was to fly in New Zealand and US Army personnel to conduct a reconnaissance of the island in preparation for an exercise later this year.
Course benefits Mangaia's elderly centre
Monday 2 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Over the last two weeks Matangaro Teina and Teresa Aratangi of the Te Ngari o Ngairi e Rua centre for the elderly in Mangaia have been on Rarotonga soaking in information during Te Kainga Psychosocial Rehabilitation Day Programme.
More breakfast foods flown to hospitals
Saturday 31 January 2015 | Written by Supplied | Published in Outer Islands
The Seventh Day Adventist Church has donated Sanitarium breakfast cereals, Anchor milk and So Good milk products to four more hospitals this month.
Debate resumes
Thursday 29 January 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Debate over Air Rarotonga’s controversial Sunday flight to Aitutaki has resumed, with Prime Minister Henry Puna calling for a referendum for the island’s people to decide on the future of the service.
Aitutaki service halved
Monday 26 January 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Shipping services to Aitutaki will be cut from two voyages to one per month, as the Tiare Moana embarks on one of its last voyages to the island.