Technology
Undersea cable raises threat of a cyber attack
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
A top online security expert says faster, easier access to the Internet with the arrival of the Manatua undersea cable will also bring increased threats from cyber criminals.
New vessel embarks on first deep sea research in decades
Monday 9 September 2019 | Published in Technology
Four Cook Islanders are to be included in a research team embarking on an expedition to explore the seabed near Aitutaki this month.
Matavera mast: 54 yrs and 107 metres gone
Wednesday 28 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
Growing up in Matavera, we used to think of our community as Rarotonga’s smallest village – but we had the island’s biggest landmark.
Bluesky to bankroll $1000 per household fibre cost
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Technology
The companies in charge of connecting up Rarotonga and Aitutaki’s homes to the world have moved to reassure the public the new fibre network won’t crash under pressure.
Fast internet to the door
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Technology
Bluesky has embarked on a massive project to roll out fibre internet connections to the door of Rarotonga and Aitutaki homes, so families can take advantage of the speed and capacity of the new undersea cable.
Matavera unmast
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
Helen Framhein-Wong has special memories of the Matavera mast when it was first built.
Cable to damage marine habitat
Saturday 17 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Technology
The new undersea cable comes at the cost of a small area of marine habitat, a new Environment Services report reveals.
Local shop wins regional award
Thursday 8 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
For the third time, local store CIPS Electronics Jay Cars, has claimed the Pacific Islands reseller awards. The win was unexpected.
New contract brings cable project closer
Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Technology
Avaroa Cable Ltd has announced the signing of a $1.2m supply contract with Australia’s Data Exchange Network to provide the Cook Islands with two state-of-the-art cable landing stations for the Manatua Cable.
Bluesky not fazed by govt plans
Tuesday 6 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
The major shareholder of Bluesky Cook Islands believes the company will maintain its dominance despite government’s plan to end the monopoly on the market.
Bluesky upgrades network to increase speeds for frustrated internet users
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
The local telecommunications company is promising better internet service for its customers after adding more capacity to its system.
Under the sea, over the sea
Saturday 13 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Technology
If the Cook Islands goes forward with seabed exploration Rima Browne would be on the front line.
Hi-tech lab to protect fruit exports
Friday 12 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Technology
After 10 years of planning the Ministry of Agriculture has finally opened its very own first pathology laboratory, an essential biosecurity service to allow the Cooks to export produce to New Zealand and further afield.
Telcos must step up to make new cable work
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Technology
Concerns have been raised about the impacts of a new submarine internet cable on fishing and the marine environment.
Bluesky explains internet outage
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
A fault at Bluesky Cook Islands’ Aroa station caused the total blackout of internet, mobile and other telecommunication services through to early yesterday.
Undersea cable ends monopoly
Wednesday 12 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Technology
Concerns about the cost of internet services and the seafloor environmental impact dogged those preparing to roll out access to the Manatua Cable, at a public meeting in Avarua yesterday.
Digital technology workshop is free
Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Technology
A free digital technology workshop to be held next week is a great opportunity for local enterprises to learn about digital marketing strategies to help improve their businesses, says co-director of Learning Solutions Cook Islands Mereani Talbot.
Telecom policy promises affordability
Thursday 16 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
Cook Islanders are being promised affordable and quality telecommunications and internet services by the government – regardless of where they live in the country.
Survey work starts on Manatua cable project
Monday 13 May 2019 | Published in Technology
Work has commenced on the detailed marine survey for the 3500km route of the Manatua - One Polynesia fibre optic cable. As well as Rarotonga and Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, the new cable will also connect Samoa, Niue, and Tahiti and Bora Bora in French Polynesia. The cable is expected to come into service in 2020.
Touchdown for Air NZ's latest jet
Thursday 4 April 2019 | Published in Technology
Air New Zealand has flown its new A321neo (new engine option) aircraft to the Cook Islands for the first time with flight NZ746 touching down at Rarotonga International Airport with 191 customers on board.
