Outer Islands
Buoyant Sharks on the hunt again
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
This week’s rugby league round will kick off on Friday at Victoria Park when the sharp toothed Aitutaki Sharks return to Rarotonga to take on the Tupapa Panthers.
Panthers to host Bulldogs
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Arorangi Bears will be looking for a better result against the Aitutaki Sharks today when they go head to head at Arutanga field in Aitutaki.
New ice machine for Araura fishermen
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A key strategy for the Araura Fishing Association was realised this week when it unveiled an ice machine which will supply ice to fishermen to assist in improving their catch quality and quantity.
Aitutaki Sharks to host Bears
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The island population of Aitutaki are sure to converge at Arutanga Park to cheer on their Sharks premier league team who will host the visiting Arorangi Bears on Friday.
More laptops from fishery donations
Wednesday 3 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Another foreign company licensed to fish in the Cook Islands has donated computers, to southern group school children.
Japanese students learn more about Mangaia's way of life
Wednesday 3 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A group of Japanese six graduate students had their minds unlocked to the way of life in the outer islands after spending nearly a week with families in Mangaia.
Social Impact Fund applications close
Wednesday 3 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Forty-six applications were received for a year-long funding initiative, including 12 from the outer islands.
Picton Castle assists with shipments
Tuesday 2 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Operators of the world-voyaging, Cook Islands flagged sailing ship, the Barque Picton Castle have announced the vessel will be spending an extended period in the country this winter.
Netbooks for Tongareva
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The island of Penrhyn greeted the Minister of Education, Teina Bishop, secretary of Education, Sharyn Paio and Education staff when they arrived in Penrhyn on Monday morning.
Turtle encounter for students
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The school children of Aitutaki enjoyed a day on the Ootu Peninsula looking at the island’s baby turtles and learning about turtles and their nests recently.
India gives to 'grass roots' groups
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Fifteen Cook Islands grass roots organisations have been successful in getting project funding from India.
Trades training for outer islands
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Outer island residents will have the chance to learn various trades in their own backyard.
BioPod for Pukapuka hostel
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The people of Pukapuka are moving with the times by installing an environmentally friendly wastewater treatment system as part of the upgrade of their hostel.
Black marlin in Aitutaki
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki fishermen Apii Kavana Junior and Brothers Ua ventured out to catch fish to supply residents and resorts last Thursdayand came back with a 445kg black marlin.
Roaring win for Arorangi Bears
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Aitutaki Sharks bit the Takuvaine Warriors, the Arorangi Bears clawed the Tupapa Panthers out west and the Eels managed to slip through the talons of the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles in the latest round of premier grade rugby union matches.
Sharks and Warriors at the Swamp
Friday 22 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The showdown between the visiting Aitutaki Sharks and the Warriors from Takuvaine is sure to draw sparks at the Avatiu field today.
USP's outer island plans
Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The University of the South Pacific’s Cook Islands campus has a focus on the outer islands this year and plans are already well underway.
A future in Mauke maire
Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A maire nursery on Mauke may eventually help to keep young people on the island, says founder Taratoa Metuariki.
Love in a jam jar
Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Vaitau Primary School students on Aitutaki stepped back in time when they took a field trip to visit the tall ship Picton Castle.
Final days for Supermodel comp
Tuesday 19 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki sisters Marito (24) and Moana (17) Maoate are set to take the catwalk this weekend in the Supermodel New Zealand pageant.