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Articles by Melina Etches
Puna aims to keep Forum together
Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The incoming Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum intends to push ‘as hard and as fast as I can, so that the Forum family will remain intact and complete as it is’.
Vainerere is back in the House
Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Tangata Vainerere was officially confirmed as the new Clerk of Parliament – for the second time around – by the Parliament, just over a year after he was sacked in March 2020.
Govt holds accreditation ceremony for former PM
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Government yesterday held an accreditation ceremony for former prime minister and incoming Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Henry Puna.
New machines to lift food production
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
New machinery for Mauke and Atiu will help the islands increase food production and the expansion of growing areas.
Flowers bring happiness
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Fragrant tipani (frangipani), deep red desert roses, splashes of purple, striking orchids and bright bromeliads provide an explosion of colour in the front yard of Ngatere Rae’s home in Aitutaki.
Schools culture festival starts tonight
Tuesday 20 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
After weeks of rehearsals and late nights to complete costumes, the Rarotonga schools culture festival kicks off tonight at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Human error leads to crane topple
Tuesday 20 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Human error by the driver of a crane owned by Cook Islands General Transport (CIGT) caused the heavy industrial machine to topple over on Saturday afternoon at Avatiu Port.
Aitutaki’s Mouarii Café – ‘This is my dream, this is me’
Monday 19 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Go Local
A year on from the onset of Covid-19, there remain a selection of cafés on Aitutaki that serve fresh delicious meals at affordable prices, so there are no excuses not to eat out when you visit the island.
Working together to keep us Covid-safe
Monday 19 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society has signed an important memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Cook Islands Ministry of Health as both organisations face the fresh challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic brings to the country.
‘Just get on a boat and go!’
Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local, Outer Islands
Master boat builder Teokotai ‘Tango’ Herman has been in the business for some 40 years and has built many boats but none bigger than the new Air Rarotonga aluminium catamaran he is currently working on.
Aere ra Prince Philip
Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in
A commemorative service hosted by Government to celebrate the life of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth, was held yesterday at the National Auditorium domes.
Safety drills for Tongareva students
Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
This week, students at Omoka School in the northern group islands of Tongareva (Penrhyn) tried out the fitting of their life jackets in preparation for an evacuation drill to be held next week.
Church service collects donations for men's health
Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The cyclone season thanksgiving service on Sunday drew one of the largest crowds ever seen at the annual prayer day, considering the sports awards function was taking place at the same time in Arorangi.
MOU seeks to define roles between government agencies
Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The misunderstanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB), instigated the process towards the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies.
Covid ‘race’ brings cultural treasures
Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The latest volumes of Peu Maori books bring to light some of the legends of Cook Islands history and culture.
Ngamaru Henry Ariki’s final journey home
Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island of Atiu awaits the return of their late chief, Ngamaru Henry Ariki, who passed away recently.
Many help Aitutaki’s Volunteer Fire Brigade
Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Aitutaki Volunteer Fire Brigade members are pleased with and proud of the administration and storage block extensions to their fire station.
Paddling in paradise
Tuesday 13 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
It was a perfect Saturday for the Aitutaki Oe Vaka Corporate Races with the sun shining on clear waters of different hues of blue at the Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort, with stunning lagoon views.
Service with a smile in Aitutaki
Tuesday 13 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Roadside stalls help Aitutaki vendors sell their specialty items.
Are Taunga of Araura - 'We invest our Ariki in our traditional procedures'
Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
The investiture of the second Tamatoa Ariki was held last week, just over a month after Taraota Tom was invested with the title on the island of Aitutaki. House of Ariki, the parliamentary body composed of Cook Islands high chiefs, refused to attend both investitures because of the "ongoing dispute over the title". But the sub chiefs backing the newly-crowned Tamatoa Ariki Teao Tangaroa say they will decide the legitimate holder.
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