Outer Islands
Amuri School alumni celebrate 60th birthday with reunion
Saturday 28 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
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.
Mauke celebrates Christmas with traditional sports and festive cheer
Saturday 28 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Sports
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.
Boaza family connects with heritage and future generations
Friday 27 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
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.
Festive season road safety concerns raised after fatal Aitutaki crash
Tuesday 24 December 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
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.
Christmas stock lost in devastating Mangaia fire
Tuesday 24 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National, Outer Islands
Over the weekend, a blazing fire in Oneroa, Mangaia, originating from faulty electrical wiring destroyed a shop, a storage building and the neighbouring home.
Social Impact Fund awards $199,825 to 14 community projects
Saturday 21 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
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.
Rat eradication restores Palmerston atoll’s ecosystem
Tuesday 17 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
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.
Atiu commits to healthier future
Monday 16 December 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
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.
Experienced leaders take the helm in Pa Enua governments
Friday 13 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
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.
Aitutaki community gets creative with climate change solutions
Thursday 12 December 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
The Climate Change Cook Islands is holding a workshop focusing on climate change proposal writing for stakeholders in Aitutaki.
Carrying on the tradition: Mitiaro’s new Ariki pledges to strengthen community ties
Wednesday 11 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands
Mii Tungane Kauvai has been invested with the traditional title of Te Maeu O Te Rangi Teikamata Ariki of Nukuroa/Mitiaro, continuing the legacy of her late mother.
Penrhyn’s Omoka School hosts annual prizegiving for first time
Tuesday 10 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
In a historic first, Tetautua School students in Penrhyn travelled across their lagoon highway to Omoka School who hosted their annual prizegiving day event for the first time ever.
Aitutaki water crisis: Government and contractor clash over solutions
Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Technology
A local contractor and the government disagree on the best solution to Aitutaki’s water shortage, with the government favouring pump upgrades and the contractor advocating for additional water galleries.
Survey reveals shocking domestic violence figures in Cook Islands
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Health, Local, National, Outer Islands
The 2014 Cook Islands Family Health and Safety Survey, re-opened by Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW), reveals alarmingly high rates of domestic violence against women across the islands, with physical and sexual violence being prevalent, particularly in the Southern Group Islands.
Water tech training for pa enua
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Infrastructure Cook Islands engineers were recently in Aitutaki holding a training programme for 12 water technicians and operators from Mangaia, Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro and Aitutaki.
NZ High Comm visits Aitutaki Agriculture Revitalisation Project
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Recently appointed New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Kathryn Graham made a courtesy call to meet with the Aitutaki Island Government and visited several community based projects funded by the NZ Government on Friday.
1000 Christmas hampers for the festive season
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
The Christmas spirit came alive in Rarotonga yesterday as volunteers at the Celebration Church wrapped gifts and filled hampers for distribution to families in Rarotonga and outer islands in the annual Christmas Box Cook Islands goodwill project.
Seven executive officer roles up for renewal
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Interest in the Executive Officer (EO) roles in the Pa Enua has grown slightly compared to four years ago, with nearly 30 applications submitted this year.
ICI alleviates self help in Aitutaki
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki mayor Nick Henry has acknowledged Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) for stepping in to assist with the water supply challenges in Aitutaki.
Daughter of late ariki elected Te Maeu O Te Rangi Teikamata Ariki
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, In Depth, National, Outer Islands, Weekend
In a significant occasion for the island of Mitiaro, the daughter of the late Mii Tungane Upokoati O’Bryan, Te Maeu O Te Rangi Teikamata Ariki OBE, has been elected to assume the esteemed title once held by her mother.
