Technology
More O3b satellites arrive
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Technology
The second set of O3b satellites have arrived at the launching site in French Guiana, bringing the Cooks one step closer to high-speed internet.
Software to help tsunami forecasting
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Technology
Cook Islands emergency stakeholders are better prepared for natural disasters after a three day training course.
Birthday presents for TCI customers
Saturday 10 August 2013 | Published in Technology
Two lucky winners have received prizes from Telecom in celebration of the company’s 22nd birthday.
IT inspires students in Penrhyn
Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Technology
Technology is triggering a new era of learning in Penrhyn.
Student ambitions sky-high
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Technology
Future pilots and flight attendants were among the students who visited the Air New Zealand booth at the Careers Expo.
A bright future
Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Technology
Avatea School students were all smiles and full of life as they played on the climbing frames during their morning tea break.
Careers Expo tomorrow
Wednesday 24 July 2013 | Published in Technology
Over 800 students are expected to attend the annual Careers Expo to be staged tomorrow at the Telecom Sports Arena from 9am-3pm.
Rutaki classes go online
Monday 15 July 2013 | Published in Technology
Cook Islands students now have the opportunity to talk and learn from students across the world, thanks to a project called Over The Back Fence (OTBF).
iPads for the classroom
Wednesday 10 July 2013 | Published in Technology
Using iPads in the classroom will be the focus of workshops by an IT expert in Rarotonga this week.
Cook Islands rep appointed
Tuesday 9 July 2013 | Published in Technology
A Cook Islander has been appointed as an Asia-Pacific representative for a community of policy-making internet users.
Satellites launched for O3b
Monday 8 July 2013 | Published in Technology
Four satellites are now orbiting the earth in preparation for high-speed internet in the Cooks.
Landlines down in Raro
Thursday 4 July 2013 | Published in Technology
Telecom is investigating the cause of a short outage of all landlines in Rarotonga yesterday.
Happy birthday Telecom
Thursday 4 July 2013 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) celebrated its 22nd birthday yesterday, complete with chocolate cake.
Tertiary to go high-tech
Saturday 29 June 2013 | Published in Technology
The upcoming launch of high-speed internet will transform tertiary education, said the Ministry of Education’s tertiary education advisor.
Improving weather prediction in the Pacific
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Technology
A climate scientist from the New Zealand Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) presented information on how weather is predicted in the Pacific on Friday.
Standards to be set for appliances
Thursday 13 June 2013 | Published in Technology
The Cook Islands government will be putting regulations in place for labels on electrical appliances.
Satellite launch on the horizon
Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Technology
Telecom is gearing up for the launch of new satellites that will help deliver high-speed internet to the Cook Islands.
Concern over Kia Orana calling cards
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Technology
A local man complained to Telecom after losing 40 minutes of calling card credit when the phone cut out – and while his call was eventually refunded, he is concerned other customers are having the same problem.
TCI 'most affordable' in Pacific
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Technology
The Cook Islands has the most affordable telecommunication services among Pacific nations, according to a report released Monday by Telecom Cook Islands.
Westpac to launch mobile banking
Tuesday 23 April 2013 | Published in Technology
Mobile banking could soon take on a new, more user-friendly face in the Cooks, according to Westpac’s head of mobile banking.