Outer Islands
The sign says it all
Wednesday 7 May 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
The election campaign has only just started but in the northern group, some people are over it already.
Airport test run in Pukapuka
Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
A group of children from Ngake Village in Pukapuka celebrated the completion of the island’s new airport runway by giving it a solid test run.
Test flight booked for Pukapuka
Monday 28 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Repairs to Pukapuka’s airport runway are nearing completion and a test flight has been booked for early next month.
Manihiki harbour work to commence
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
With Mangaia’s new harbour done and dusted, contractor Landholdings Ltd. has now moved on to Manihiki to commence work on its next project.
Wheelie bins to help Atiu communities
Monday 14 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Sixty-one wheelie bins have been donated to two small communities on the island of Atiu.
Marine biologist has dream job
Monday 14 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Pearl biologist Tina Weier has discovered her dream job working in Manihiki.
Delays add up for Pukapuka airport
Thursday 3 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Frustrating delays to the Pukapuka runway project mean financial costs are mounting up and work is unlikely to be finished before the end of April.
Mangaia ready to launch Puna Plan
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Mangaia residents are making headway on preparations for the launch of the Mangaia Island and Puna Plans 2014-2018.
Another swimsuit shoot on Aitutaki
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki’s stunning lagoon has provided the backdrop for another glamorous swimsuit shoot which is sure to draw more attention to the Cook Islands.
Water project offers key lessons
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Valuable lessons can be learnt from the mistakes made during a major rainwater harvesting project in the Northern Cook Islands, a new report says.
Pukapuka boat finally departs
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Taio Shipping’s Maungaroa II finally left its Rarotonga berth and departed for Pukapuka on Monday afternoon, carrying about 26 passengers and 100 tonnes of cargo.
Japanese diplomat visits Atiu
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
A diplomat from the Japanese Embassy in Wellington was recently in Atiu to assess development initiatives on the outer island.
Pukapuka boat prepares for send-off
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Avatiu Wharf was bustling with activity yesterday as Pukapuka-bound passengers prepared to set off by boat for the remote northern island.
Workshop prompts call for awareness
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Some adults encouraging youth to drink alcohol from an early age was one of the issues brought up during the Mental Health Workshop recently held on Mauke.
TikiTour expands to outer islands
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Locally owned and operated TikiTour (formerly The Circuit) has expanded its map and coupon guide services beyond Rarotonga.
New shelter for Nassau
Monday 3 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
It took two days to offload building materials for Nassau Island’s new machinery shelter, the school and the island’s clinic.
Pukapuka barge offloads
Saturday 1 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Heavy machinery has been successfully unloaded from a barge in Pukapuka, meaning repairs to the island’s runway can finally begin.
Pukapuka barge to turn back?
Friday 28 February 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
One last attempt is being made to unload heavy machinery from a barge on to land in Pukapuka before workers are forced to abandon the job.
Manihiki harbours to be upgraded
Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
A $2.8 million upgrade to Manihiki’s harbours is scheduled to begin in March.
Urgent boat trip to Pukapuka for pregnant women
Thursday 23 January 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
An emergency boat trip is being made to Pukapuka to take medical supplies and bring at least two high-risk patients back to Rarotonga, as the island awaits repairs to the airport runway.