Outer Islands – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Sat, 28 Dec 2024 07:55:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Amuri School alumni celebrate 60th birthday with reunion https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/amuri-school-alumni-celebrate-60th-birthday-with-reunion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amuri-school-alumni-celebrate-60th-birthday-with-reunion https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/amuri-school-alumni-celebrate-60th-birthday-with-reunion/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275681 Aitutaki played host to a heartfelt reunion from December 20 to 26, 2024, as former pupils of Amuri School gathered to commemorate their 60th birthday and relive cherished memories from their school days.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/amuri-school-alumni-celebrate-60th-birthday-with-reunion/feed/ 0 Mauke celebrates Christmas with traditional sports and festive cheer https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/sport/local/outer-islands/mauke-celebrates-christmas-with-traditional-sports-and-festive-cheer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mauke-celebrates-christmas-with-traditional-sports-and-festive-cheer https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/sport/local/outer-islands/mauke-celebrates-christmas-with-traditional-sports-and-festive-cheer/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275684 The people of Mauke celebrated Christmas with a week of festivities, including traditional sports, netball, touch rugby, volleyball, a night market and a string band competition, culminating in a fireworks display last night. Nicolea Mateariki reports.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/sport/local/outer-islands/mauke-celebrates-christmas-with-traditional-sports-and-festive-cheer/feed/ 0 Boaza family connects with heritage and future generations https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/boaza-family-connects-with-heritage-and-future-generations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boaza-family-connects-with-heritage-and-future-generations https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/boaza-family-connects-with-heritage-and-future-generations/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2024 19:19:07 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275644 The Boaza family from Atiu was thrilled to host their first-ever family reunion, bringing together 120 relatives from Atiu, Australia, New Zealand and Rarotonga from December 14th to 17th.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/boaza-family-connects-with-heritage-and-future-generations/feed/ 0 Festive season road safety concerns raised after fatal Aitutaki crash https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/festive-season-road-safety-concerns-raised-after-fatal-aitutaki-crash/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=festive-season-road-safety-concerns-raised-after-fatal-aitutaki-crash https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/festive-season-road-safety-concerns-raised-after-fatal-aitutaki-crash/#respond Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:37:40 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275610 A 49-year-old man tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Aitutaki on Saturday, marking the second road fatality in the Cook Islands this year, as the country enters the festive season.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/festive-season-road-safety-concerns-raised-after-fatal-aitutaki-crash/feed/ 0 Christmas stock lost in devastating Mangaia fire https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/outer-islands/business/christmas-stock-lost-in-devastating-mangaia-fire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christmas-stock-lost-in-devastating-mangaia-fire https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/outer-islands/business/christmas-stock-lost-in-devastating-mangaia-fire/#respond Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:24:11 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275606 Over the weekend, a blazing fire in Oneroa, Mangaia, originating from faulty electrical wiring destroyed a shop, a storage building and the neighbouring home.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/outer-islands/business/christmas-stock-lost-in-devastating-mangaia-fire/feed/ 0 Social Impact Fund awards $199,825 to 14 community projects https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/social-impact-fund-awards-199825-to-14-community-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=social-impact-fund-awards-199825-to-14-community-projects Sat, 21 Dec 2024 20:29:58 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275561 The Cook Islands Social Impact Fund approved 14 proposals totalling $199,825.20 from 21 applications, supporting community initiatives across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, with a focus on sports, wellness and youth development.

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]]> Rat eradication restores Palmerston atoll’s ecosystem https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/environment/outer-islands/rat-eradication-restores-palmerston-atolls-ecosystem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rat-eradication-restores-palmerston-atolls-ecosystem Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:45:33 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275419 Palmerston atoll has officially been declared rat free following a tremendous eradication effort by the local community, with support from agencies in Rarotonga and New Zealand.

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]]> Atiu commits to healthier future https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/health/outer-islands/atiu-commits-to-healthier-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atiu-commits-to-healthier-future Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:50:28 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275399 Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health, in partnership with Bank of the South Pacific (BSP), has re-opened the Atiu Dental Clinic and launched the Atiu Ora’anga Tumanava Health Plan 2024+, aiming to improve health outcomes and promote a healthier lifestyle on the island.

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]]> Experienced leaders take the helm in Pa Enua governments https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/experienced-leaders-take-the-helm-in-pa-enua-governments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=experienced-leaders-take-the-helm-in-pa-enua-governments Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:22:14 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275321 The outgoing Cook Islands Airport Authority board chairman and the director of Island Governance at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) have been announced as new executive officers of Pa Enua governments.

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]]> Aitutaki community gets creative with climate change solutions https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/environment/outer-islands/aitutaki-community-gets-creative-with-climate-change-solutions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aitutaki-community-gets-creative-with-climate-change-solutions Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:12:12 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275303 The Climate Change Cook Islands is holding a workshop focusing on climate change proposal writing for stakeholders in Aitutaki.

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