Whale Watching and Swimming in the Cook Islands: A Unique Experience
The Cook Islands, a tropical paradise in the heart of the South Pacific, offers a unique and unforgettable experience for whale enthusiasts. Each year, from July to November, majestic humpback whales migrate from the icy waters of Antarctica to the warm, sheltered lagoons of Rarotonga and Aitutaki and move on to water waters before making […]
Swimming with Humpback Whales in the Pacific: Unveiling the Wonders of Aitutaki Island
The vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean is a mesmerizing playground for marine enthusiasts and adventurers alike. Among the myriad of experiences it offers, swimming with humpback whales stands out as a truly unforgettable encounter. These gentle giants migrate across the Pacific, offering humans a rare opportunity to witness their grandeur up close. While there […]
Aitutaki and Manuae surveys to aid marine management
A Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) team has recently returned from their two-and-a-half-week expedition to Manuae and Aitutaki.
Kites fly high for Manureva Aquafest 2018
Competitors and spectators from around the world are enjoying perfect conditions in Aitutaki for Manureva Aquafest, Cook Islands Kitesurfing Association’s annual watersports festival.
Growing our own food
Quentin Schofield’s family have started their own vegetable food garden, in case the coronavirus pandemic lasts for months: “No one really knows.”
67yo returns to find mother’s grave on uninhabited island
When Charlie Quarter was a six-year-old living among the copra plantations of Manuae, the boat would come only once every four months.
Manureva Aquafest a soaring success in Aitutaki
Manureva Aquafest finished on a high yesterday with a fun-filled activity day at Ootu Beach, Aitutaki, to celebrate five days of impressive water sport action including course racing, freestyle kitesurfing tricks and big-air jumps.
Manureva Aquafest focuses on junior development
A special focus of Manureva Aquafest 2018 is on the progression of local youth kite surfers.
Aitutaki legend captured on film
Aitutaki residents are set to be stars on the world film stage through a short film depicting a local legend.