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Articles by Melina Etches
Passionate planter laid to rest
Wednesday 30 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A week after his sudden passing in Mauke, 49-year-old Tuakana Samuel was laid to rest on Saturday December 26 at the Ngati Tamatea burial ground in Matavera, Rarotonga.
Police investigate boat fire
Wednesday 30 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A concerted effort by Rarotonga’s volunteer fire brigades saved the Cook Islands General Transport yard from burning to the ground.
Double fireworks to welcome 2021
Wednesday 30 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After an unprecedented year, the people of Rarotonga are being invited to see the beginning of 2021 with a bang.
Sisters graduate together
Wednesday 30 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
It was a double celebration for Toru family this Christmas after Rarotonga sisters achieve their university dreams together.
The joy is in sharing
Saturday 26 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Rarotongans have found joy in the spirit of giving during the holiday season. Here are three stories of community members going the extra mile to share with those in need.
Positive Movember campaign for men’s health
Saturday 26 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
After a successful Movember campaign last month, organiser George George thanked those who assisted with the promotion of more awareness about men’s health.
Hope for elderly care centre
Saturday 26 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Community members have come forward to answer the call to help Are Pa Metua, an elderly care centre in Rarotonga.
Providing access for people with disabilities
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Nikao Tepuka Health Clinic now features a wheelchair access ramp that enables the centre to be easily accessible to the elderly, persons with a disability and children.
The hunt continues for new elderly care premises
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
With Christmas approaching, the Are Pa Metua Centre have until December 31st to move out of their present premises located in Nikao.
Shop local this Christmas
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Still looking for gifts for Christmas? Until Thursday shoppers can support vendors at the Punanga Nui Market and purchase locally made crafts, products, and home-grown vegetables and fruits.
‘Atiu Rocket’ breaks swimming records
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Swimmer Wesley Roberts, the ‘Atiu Rocket,’ is 0.7 seconds away from qualifying for the Olympic Games next year.
Papa Kaina laid to rest
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A humble and quiet man, Papa Kaina Taepae Ripata from the island of Manihiki passed away peacefully with his wife Mama Marii and children by his side on December 12.
Mataio wins Mire Atu composer of the year
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
"If you love writing and singing – just do it".
Smiling in the face of adversity
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The tourism industry gathered for a celebration of the 2018-2019 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards 2020 held on Tuesday.
Record number for boatmasters licences
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
A record number of 155 participated and received boat master certificates on the island of Aitutaki; sixteen of these were women who now hold licences to operate motorised boats.
Tourism celebrates pre-Covid success
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Although 2020 has been tough on everyone with the tourism industry hit the hardest, the Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards was a happy gathering of the community.
Christmas cheer in Rarotonga
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A bumper crowd gathered at the Punanga Nui Market Wednesday night for Rotaract Rarotonga’s annual Christmas in the Market.
Revived passion for tennis
Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Tennis Cook Islands wants all those that have felt a new or revived passion for tennis to look towards 2021.
Mongoose support Walk for Life
Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The active Mongoose sports group have donated $640 to the Cook Islands Sports & National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham in support of the Leaders Walk for Life.
Matavera to lose treasured toa trees
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A disappointed community member says Infrastructure Cook Islands didn’t give any other options, apart from destroying the ironwood trees to make way for road development.
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