Thursday 8 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
A multinational task group led by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) today handed over the new fuel depot built as part of Exercise Tropic Twilight to Cook Islands officials.
Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki Hospital Charge Nurse Kura Ioane coordinated a group of men and women to come and listen to special guest, New Zealand ‘Queen of Cuisine” Anne Thorp yesterday morning.
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The cats of Aitutaki will be getting some well-deserved attention next week with a special visit from Esther Honey volunteers.
Monday 21 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Minister of Internal Affairs Albert Nicholas visited several Government funded social assistance projects on Mangaia last week and was impressed with the positive impact that the assistance has achieved.
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The crucial new fuel depot on Penrhyn is beginning to take shape at Omoko wharf, thanks to the hardworking Exercise Tropic Twilight contingent.
Wednesday 16 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
While most teenagers’ ‘squad goals’ include fun times and luxurious living, the Araura College Enviro squad only want to promote environmental awareness within their school and community.
Monday 14 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Exercise Tropic Twilight continues in Penrhyn and reports of issues with the New Zealand Defence Force aircraft have been put to rest.
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Dressed in their camouflage outfits and carrying rifles, it might look as though they’re gearing up for a full-on war.
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The colourful kura can finally fly freely on Atiu thanks to the sheer determination of the island’s people to eradicate myna birds from the Southern Group atoll.
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Tropic Twilight is in full swing with a new fuel depot in sight for Penrhyn.
Tuesday 8 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
A 60-strong multinational military operation led by the New Zealand Defence Force is on Penrhyn upgrading critical facilities on the island.
Tuesday 8 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Biosecurity of the Cook Islands’ most treasured island was the agenda of an important meeting last week.
Saturday 5 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Mangaia was introduced to the Just Play football programme with a two-day workshop involving eight teachers and community group leaders last week.
Wednesday 2 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
There was plenty of excitement on Penryhn on Monday afternoon when the long-awaited Exercise Twilight began with the arrival of the first RNZAF Hercules aircraft.
Wednesday 2 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Deputy Prime Minister Hon Teariki Heather with his staff from Infrastructure Cook Islands travelled to Atiu last week to begin installation of the Atiu crusher plant.
Saturday 29 August 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The Ministry of Marine Resources has been making waves on Penrhyn, with new initiatives and studies into the Northern Island’s marine environment.
Saturday 29 August 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The New Zealand Defence Force and personnel from around the world are heading to the northern group as part of a military exercise aimed at strengthening disaster relief and lending a helping hand.
Thursday 27 August 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Government’s recent attempts to raid Manihiki land compensation funds held by the Justice Ministry to pay selected people have been categorically blocked by Justice Patrick Savage in a recent Land Court sitting.
Friday 21 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
The Atiu community in Rarotonga is holding another fundraiser tonight to collect funds to help with the completion of their hostel on the island.
Thursday 20 August 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Senior students in the northern islands are all set to help combat climate change on their islands following workshops last month.