Outer Islands
Manihiki struggling in fuel game
Saturday 9 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A Luen Thai fishing vessel has been successfully diverted to make a fuel drop to Manihiki, which has been rationing supplies since Monday.
No fuel orders placed for north
Saturday 9 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Public perceptions that the Manihiki fuel crisis was in part due to a ‘delayed’ Tiare Moana voyage have been quashed by Uma Shipping Director Madeilene Sword.
World traveller gifts book
Saturday 9 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Cook Islands characters feature in author Bette Westin’s book ‘Travels on the edge’ based on her travels to more than 100 countries.
Fitness centre opened on Enuamanu
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
People on Atiu are set to become healthier and fitter with the opening of the island’s Community Health and Fitness Centre on December 31.
Puna clan reunites
Tuesday 5 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Over 140 descendants of Tuakeu and Tipoki Puna converged on Nikao Maori School for the Puna family reunion from December 27-January 6.
Delay sparks fuel call
Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A setback in the shipping schedule to the Northern Group has left Manihiki with just enough diesel fuel to power the island for little more than four days, according to the Mayor, Ngamata Napara.
Teaching roles still available
Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
While most teaching positions have been filled across the Cook Islands there are still a number of positions vacant.
Lady Mary prevents blackout
Saturday 2 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Much needed diesel brought aboard the Lady Mary on Tuesday averted a power blackout on Mangaia.
Rapid progress of work
Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Work on the Avatiu port’s new inter-island shipping shed is expected to be finished by the end of this week.
Pukapuka solar power system goes to tender
Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Tenders are being called to construct centralised solar power systems with back-up diesel generation on the islands of Pukapuka and Nassau.
Uma Shipping not subsidised
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The director of the country’s newest shipping service has quashed any rumour it is receiving government subsidies.
Depopulation reduces roll
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The principal of Avatea School says a drop in the school roll can be attributed to depopulation.
Pukapuka NZ claim Pacific Cup
Friday 25 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Pukapuka New Zealand proved why they were the Women’s Pacific Cup favourites after securing the title with an eight-wicket victory on Wednesday.
Strong start
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Placings at the NZ O’pen BIC Manly Sailing Club: TeAkaou Framhein 2nd under 15, 3rd overall Helen Johnson 5th overall Vanic Teina 1st open grade, 7th overall Tamarua Marsters 8th overall Martin Marsters 19th equal Young Cook Islands sailors have made a great start to their preparations for the Auckland Optimist Championships by placing highly at the NZ O’pen Bic competition in Northland.
Japanese film 'Great Voyagers' in Aitutaki
Saturday 19 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A Japanese film crew is in Aitutaki to make an educational film about voyagers past.
Nassau's Maneanea sports magic
Saturday 19 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
What was once known to be just a motu for the people of Pukapuka now hosts a thriving community with its own sports competition.
Akatokamanava
Friday 18 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Captained by Ianis Boaza and co-pilot Eugene Tatuava, the plane lands smoothly on the Mauke runway.
Fisheries officers catch paua smugglers
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Random baggage checks have found paua (clam) continues to be smuggled illegally out of Aitutaki to Rarotonga.
Giant clams on the move
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Don’t be alarmed – the giant clams in this photo by marine biologist Tina Weier are for a conservation project in Aitutaki.
Sharks face nervous wait
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Aitutaki Sharks’ participation in Rarotonga’s rugby league competition is hanging in the balance again this year.