Technology
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.
Keeping language alive with technology
Tuesday 23 April 2013 | Published in Technology
A dictionary of Cook Islands languages is soon to be available online.
Cooks part of international internet meets
Monday 22 April 2013 | Published in Technology
Beijing was the destination for two Cook Islanders recently, to attend an international meeting to discuss the names and numbers used in internet addresses.
Broadband data changes
Monday 22 April 2013 | Published in Technology
The country’s only telecommunications provider believes its newest changes provide opportunities for growing Cook Islands’ economy.
Upgrade floors school students
Saturday 20 April 2013 | Published in Technology
Arorangi School opened its refurbished computer room yesterday, with a newly tiled floor and a fresh coat of paint.
Equipment installed for O3b
Tuesday 16 April 2013 | Published in Technology
New equipment designed to deliver faster broadband to the Cook Islands will be fully installed this week.
Travel guide now an e-book
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Technology
A popular Cook Islands travel guide is now available in electronic format.
Mauke shares views on Telecom
Tuesday 2 April 2013 | Published in Technology
In mid-2012 Telecom Cook Islands CEO Jules Maher expressed a desire to gain a better understanding of outer islands customer needs and perceptions.
One step closer to high-speed internet
Saturday 30 March 2013 | Published in Technology
Telecom is setting up satellite equipment to deliver faster broadband to rival that supplied by under-sea cables.
Better connections for visitors
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Technology
Visitors to the Cooks can now connect better to home as a prepaid card is now available preloaded with text, calling and data credit.
Project City road repair underway
Wednesday 6 March 2013 | Published in Technology
Remedial work on the main road in Panama began on Tuesday to repair the road which had to be dug up to lay new water pipes as part of the Project City water upgrade.
Software troubles for Telecom
Wednesday 6 March 2013 | Published in Technology
A software malfunction was the cause of disruptions to some of Telecom’s services last Thursday.
Telecom services unaffected
Tuesday 5 March 2013 | Published in Technology
Telecom’s generator took close to two hours to kick in when the power went out yesterday morning, but no services were affected.
Chamber supports fibre optic cable
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Technology
The Chamber of Commerce believes having a fibre optic cable laid under the sea would be “game changing” for the Cook Islands telecommunications industry and businesses that rely on fast, affordable internet for growth.
New SPC science director
Thursday 21 February 2013 | Published in Technology
There has been a change of reins at the region’s geoscience and technology facility.