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Articles by Melina Etches
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.
‘The people's chief'
Friday 9 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island of Aitutaki came out in force yesterday, to witness and participate in the investiture of Teao Tangaroa with the title of Tamatoa Ariki.
Marsters and Murray win annual fishing comp
Thursday 8 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Ngu Marsters and Kerry Murray both landed yellowfin tuna weighing the same weight to finish joint winners in the heaviest fish in the Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) Fishing Tournament held on Saturday.
'Lapses of concentration' cause of road crashes
Thursday 8 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Lack of driver awareness continue to cause road accidents but police are pleased to report a decline in burglary cases.
Atiu chief passes away
Wednesday 7 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Ngamaru Ariki of Atiu, Henry Marama passed away on Rarotonga on Tuesday.
Aitutaki to invest new Tamatoa Ariki
Wednesday 7 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Ceremonial procedures for the investiture of Teao Tangaroa as Tamatoa Ariki of Aitutaki starts early tomorrow morning.
Made in Tongareva handicrafts now available online
Wednesday 7 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Colourful intricately woven rito hats and other handicraft made in Tongareva (Penrhyn) are now available for sale on social media platform, Facebook.
Emily celebrates 101st birthday
Tuesday 6 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Emily Patience Mii Metua Akapi Russell quietly enjoyed her 101st birthday last week with little fuss.
Aitutaki plans major celebration to mark 200 years of Christianity
Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
Religion is one of the strong foundations of the Cook Islands culture. Christianity arrived here in 1821 and played a major part in shaping the future of this country and its people.
Remembering the reason for Easter
Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Avarua Catholic Parish started their Stations of the Cross procession at 4am yesterday morning round Rarotonga.
Easter church services in Rarotonga
Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A church guide for Easter, the first long weekend of the year.
Drivers licence regulations for seniors undergoing review
Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Office of the Prime Minister has directed Cook Islands Police and the Crown Law to look into ways to repeal regulations that require medical tests for renewal of driving licences for 60+ years.
‘I am woman, hear me roar’
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
An official parade attended by dignitaries, past police commissioners and police personnel was held yesterday morning to mark the 50th anniversary of women in Cook Islands Police.
Parties mum on Manihiki by election candidates
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Former prime minister and Manihiki MP Henry Puna’s wife Akaiti is highly tipped to be the Cook Islands Party (CIP) candidate for the Manihiki by election to be held in May.
Policewomen over the decades 50 years of women in police
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The refreshing drizzle of rain did not dampen the significant celebration of recognising 50 years of Cook Islands women in police. Past and present women and men police officers gathered at the headquarters in Avarua to mark the important occasion, with former police commissioners also in attendance. Acting Minister of Police and Member of Parliament […]
50 years of women in policing
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Features, National, Weekend
Fifty years ago, two young women Jane Tauariki Tuavera and Makirua Luka graduated in the Cook Islands Police on March 29th 1971 – they paved the way for women policing in the country.
Mangaia ‘a pawn in the political play’
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Concerns have been raised over the lack of development on Mangaia because of “political divide and party differences”.
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