Outer Islands
Waste issues worse on outer islands
Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Rarotonga residents have well-documented problems with their waste disposal practices, but on the outer islands, the situation is even worse.
Atiu title dates back many centuries
Friday 12 January 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
This obituary for the late Ada Te-Au-Purepure Rongomatane Ariki Nicholls was kindly provided by the House of Ariki
Emergency medical flight from Atiu
Wednesday 10 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
The Health ministry has confirmed there was an emergency medical flight from Atiu to Rarotonga on Thursday of last week.
Black Fern celebrates Christmas in Aitutaki
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Black Fern Toka Natua spent her Christmas break in Aitutaki – the island she hails from.
Tropical Christmas brings joy to children
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Tropical Christmas joy reached Aitutaki last week as people on the island flocked to witness the Santa Parade on Saturday, December 16.
Manihiki project a dream come true
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Manihiki has minimal agricultural activities and are also vulnerable to irregular shipping services for imported goods.
Outer islands the place to be this Christmas
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Around 8000 people will fly to the outer islands this December, accompanied by around 30 tonnes of cargo.
Atiu accommodation pays dividend
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Continuing with their annual tradition, Atiu Villas has once again made this festive season a little special for the people on the island.
Project to preserve Aitutaki lagoon
Friday 8 December 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
A plan is being advanced to preserve Aitutaki lagoon, known as one of the most pristine lagoon environments in the world.
Students make most of trip to Mangaia
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Apii Te Uki Ou Year 7 and 8 students left Rarotonga on Wednesday of last week for a visit to Mangaia.
Marine scientists survey Manuae
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
A team of marine scientists and local fisheries officers are conducting marine surveys and collecting vital baseline data in the outer islands.
Mauke was Catholic priest's 'real home'
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Mauke resident June Hosking kindly provided CINews with a story and photos of Mauke’s biggest event of the year last Friday – the unveiling ceremony for long-time island resident and priest, Father John Rovers.
Unveiling huge event on Mauke
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
The biggest event held on Mauke this year provided a colourful spectacle for the large crowd of locals and visitors who attended the unveiling ceremony of the late Father John Rovers on Friday of last week.
Bank launches agencies on Atiu, Mangaia
Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
The BSP has launched two new agencies in the outer islands, at the Super Brown store on Atiu and Babes Trading on Mangaia.
Walk-in freezers will help fishermen
Monday 30 October 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
The Ministry of Marine Resources Cook Islands (MMR) hosted a ceremony for the handover of two walk-in freezers for the Fishing Associations of Manihiki and Rakahanga on Wednesday.
Aitutaki defends Manea Games
Monday 23 October 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
The final day of the Manea Games saw runaway competition winners Aitutaki fairly quiet by their standards, as the netball and rugby sevens competition was dominated by Mauke and Mitiaro.
Visit to northern islands not for the faint-hearted
Monday 23 October 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Former CI News journalist Jonathan Harwood has always wanted to visit the northern islands and recently he did just that, spending two weeks aboard the Taio Shipping Services cargo vessel Lady Moana as it sailed to Penryhn and Manihiki, with an unscheduled call at Atiu along the way. Here he shares the experience.
Gun checks move to outer islands
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Police firearms officer Apolo Miria is on duty in the outer islands as part of the current gun amnesty, which will run until the end of the year.
Atiu visit highlights serious social issues
Wednesday 11 October 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Punanga Tauturu coordinator Rebeka Buchanan has visited Atiu in a bid to address social issues including domestic violence, family disputes, depression, youth offending, and mental health.
Manihiki clean-up completed
Friday 6 October 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
The Manihiki Lagoon clean-up project was successfully completed recently.
