Outer Islands
New seeds sown at Araura school
Thursday 18 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Student councillors of Araura primary school, have successfully completed their first project of the year.
Cooks take up challenge in Vanuatu
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Cook Islands under 17 men’s national football team departed for Vanuatu last night to take part in the OFC Under 17 Championship finals tournament and qualifier for the FIFA Under 17 World Cup to be held in the United Arab Emirates later in the year.
Networking event for young leaders
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
New Zealand has gifted the Cook Islands copies of a new book celebrating Pacific leadership.
Help for taro growers on Mauke
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Mauke residents will have an easier time growing taro, thanks to funding from India.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.