Outer Islands
Book donations for school's first library
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
An outer island school’s Facebook post requesting book donations for its first library has ignited a huge response.
Junior sailors ready for next level
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Rarotonga and Aitutaki junior sailors have enjoyed great sailing on the Aitutaki lagoon over the weekend in the Aitutaki Challenge regatta.
Pukapuka dictionary goes live
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A dictionary of the Pukapukan language is now online.
NCD screening for the outer islands
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A screening programme for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) will be rolled out in the outer islands by the end of the year.
Aitutaki residents trade in old fridges
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Around 30 Aitutaki households took advantage of the government’s fridge/freezer replacement programme last month.
Researchers find healthy marine life
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Healthy coral and plenty of fish were some of the findings of researchers who recently returned from an expedition to survey parts of the marine park.
Hostel progression set in concrete
Monday 12 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The second floor of the new Pukapuka Hostel was filled with concrete last Thursday, in preparation for building the walls and roof.
Mauke celebrates Te Maeva Nui
Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
There is only a small population on Mauke Island, but it didn’t deter everyone from enjoying their float parade to start off Te Maeva Nui celebrations on the island.
Unlocking the mystery of Atiu's caves
Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Two New Zealand-based anthropologists are visiting Atiu to conduct a multi-week study to unlock some of the mysteries of a burial cave on the island.
Manuae reef recovering
Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Surveys of Manuae coral reef by the Marine Park research team show the reef is recovering from natural impacts, which degraded these reefs seven to nine years ago.
Pukapuka hostel on track
Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A new hostel for the Pukapuka community in Rarotonga is on track for completion this year.
Mauke College takes out 7s tourney
Saturday 3 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
In an exciting CIPS under 17 boys college seven final on Thursday – it was the better organised Mauke team together with a strong reserves bench that were able to repel a resistant Titikaveka team 19-7.
Youthful strength at college 7s
Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Loads of youthful energy was exerted at Tupapa field where Rarotonga college students have been for the past two days taking part in the CIPS under 15 and under 17 college sevens tournament.
Mutiny, murder on the high seas
Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Nine Indonesian crew members of a Taiwanese fishing vessel were arrested last weekend after a high seas drama that unfolded in the northern waters of the Cook Islands.
Te Maeva Nui time
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A colourful float parade through Avarua on Monday morning will mark the start of the annual Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Trades training in pa enua
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The pa enua has been making the most of learning new trade skills this year, with an enthusiastic response to the annual Cook Islands Trades Training Centre (CITTC) workshops.
Fridge subsidy for Aitutaki
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki residents will be trading their old fridges for more energy-efficient models from today.
Community projects for Mitiaro
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Economic projects for Mitiaro were a key topic of a meeting conducted at the Mitiaro Hostel on Tuesday and its purpose was twofold.
Aitutaki number one: CNN
Saturday 13 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki is number one according to an online article by global media giant CNN which listed it as the top island “you’ve never heard of”.
Pacific Resort Aitutaki award
Saturday 13 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has received a new award.