Technology
Using technology to assist fisheries work, weather forecasting
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Technology
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and the Cook Islands Meteorological Service are working together to employ state-of-the art technology to further their understanding of fisheries and assist with forecasting the weather.
Tech box to speed up disaster response
Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society received its second ITinaB ICT information and communication technology box to help speed up their response, making it more effective and efficient during a disaster.
‘A game changer’
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National, Technology
The Avaroa Cable is switching routes from east to west which it says will improve internet latency – the time it takes data to travel – improving connection for everyone in the Cook Islands, especially for online gamers.
Loading … Cook Islands’ internet speed among the slowest in the world
Thursday 8 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Technology
The Cook Islands internet speed is close to the slowest in the world according to one study but the chair of the Competition and Regulatory Authority says the data had no value.
Cooks first: Starlink keen to start satellite service here
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Technology
SpaceX, the California-based company launched by the world’s richest man Elon Musk, is understood to be looking to start the Pacific commercial rollout of its Starlink satellite internet service here.
Cook Islanders urged to get cyber savvy
Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Cook Islanders encouraged to “cyber up” in a combined effort against cyber-attacks.
Slow internet complaint ‘ill-informed’
Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Technology
Mobile operator Vodafone says complaint about internet speed made on social media was “ill informed”.
Local distribution network slows internet
Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Technology
Business owner Stephen Lyon took to social media to complain about Vodafone’s internet speed - supported by more than 90 comments – but the Cook Islands telecommunications regulator says the problem will take time to fix.
Unlimited data plans on its way to the Cooks
Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Technology
Telecommunications service regulator says he’s confident unlimited data broadband plans will become normalised in the Cook Islands.
Fibre in 18 months for Rarotonga and Aitutaki
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Technology
Vodafone Cook Islands is aiming to get Aitutaki and Rarotonga fully equipped with fibre in 18 months’ time, says the company’s chief executive officer.
Techie says she does it for the love of engineering
Monday 6 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology
The opportunity to perform a variety of work attracted systems engineer Tania Apera to Avaroa Cable Ltd. Her job is to ensure Cook Islanders enjoy uninterrupted and reliable internet service.
Government opens $100k Information Communication Technology facility
Monday 6 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology
Prime Minister and Minister Responsible for the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Mark Brown was pleased to open the government’s new and improved Information Communication Technology (ICT) facility last Friday.
Pa Enua’s internet paid for by Rarotonga and Aitutaki
Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Technology
Rarotonga and Aitutaki customers will pay upwards of $4 million each year so the Pa Enua can have internet and other telecommunications services.
Raising safe internet surfing awareness
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Technology
From cryptocurrency pyramid schemes to social media scams, Cook Islands residents face a constant stream of online hazards, but a new web-based resource aims to get the upper hand against the thieves and crooks who prey on the unsuspected.
Justice ministry seeks improved IT support after power outage
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Technology
Better information and communications technology (ICT) support and resources are needed by the Ministry of Justice in light of power cuts on Monday that affected court proceedings, the ministry’s Secretary says.
Car rally raises advocacy for electric vehicles
Friday 28 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Technology
The first ever Rarotonga Electrical Vehicle Rally held on Sunday brought together young and adult participants who competed to raise funds for environmentally favoured initiatives./
Cable operator looking for new chief
Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Technology
With the Manatua Cable in operation, internet firm Avaroa Cable Ltd is looking for its next chief executive to steer the company through the next stages of its development.
Fair play goal for telecom ‘ref’
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Technology
Bernard Hill is here to make sure our internet providers play fair. Hill was appointed to a three-year term at the beginning of last year as the chair of the Competition and Regulatory Authority.
Upskilling youth through technology based surveying
Wednesday 10 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology
Twenty-two-year-old Nooroa Tuakeu had an opportunity of a lifetime, travelling from her home island Aitutaki to Manihiki, through her participation on the Climate Change Adaptation Funded PEARL Project.
Mobile cash app targets Pa Enua
Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Features, Go Local, National, Technology
Sending cash to the far corners of the country has long been a challenge for many Cook Islanders, but a new electronic service is offering residents a cheaper and faster way. Will they adopt this new technology?
