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Articles by Melina Etches
Formal relationship recognised with MOU
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding cements relationship between Vaka Takitumu in Rarotonga and Takitimu Waka in New Zealand.
Leaders walking the talk to promote healthy lifestyles
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Over 100 people joined the 6.30am start of the Leaders Walk for Life campaign with Hugh Graham yesterday.
‘Walk for Life’ for local schools
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
President of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) Hugh Graham led the Leaders Walk for Life campaign at Tuesday morning from the Avarua Catholic Church.
Official recognised for 50 years of public service
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Tamarii Tutangata, who has worked closely with all former Cook Islands leaders, calls it a day. By Melina Etches.
Flowers don’t tell, they show
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Ministry of Internal Affairs was judged the best decorated government department in the annual Mire Tiare competition.
The art of wave riding on display at art expo
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Local artists showcased their work at the 'TATOU2 Story of US' exhibition on Monday evening.
Vaka Pride prizes shared during Te Kara Run
Monday 30 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The two remaining Vaka Pride prize categories for round 17 of the competition was distributed during Te Kara Run event on Friday.
Herman nominated for Deep Sea Heroes
Monday 30 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Alex Herman, the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Commissioner, has been shortlisted for the Deep Sea Heroes Award in the Innovation for The Depths category.
Getting ready for a Tropical Christmas
Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Despite Covid-19, the annual Tropical Christmas festive events will be going ahead this year.
An extra special day for Nukutere College prize giving
Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Layered in a tower of ei’s, Nukutere College Dux of the Year Zhera Moetaua had to be guided back to her seat by classmates at the school’s prize giving day. The annual awards held at the St Joseph’s Hall yesterday was no different from any other. Parents, families and friends who attended the special day […]
Stepping up their ‘floral game’
Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Nine schools participated in the Mire Tiare competition that wrapped up on Thursday.
Te Onu creation wows crowds
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Apii Avarua’s turtle masterpiece has been proudly showcased in the school’s classroom to mark Te Mire Tiare - Rarotonga's annual flower festival.
State funeral for a great son of Mangaia
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Former Prime Minister the late Jim Marurai was a man of few words, but you could always count on those words being honest and straightforward. He will always be fondly remembered by a grateful nation.
Orange the world for White Ribbon
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in
The White Ribbon campaign march moved swiftly through town on Wednesday, arriving at the Punanga Nui market in no time.
Covid-19 won't stop family reunion this holiday season
Wednesday 25 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
For many years leading up to Christmas, family reunions were the norm, when hundreds of families would fly into Rarotonga from overseas. For one family, this year's event may be quieter but Covid-19 won't get in the way of their plans.
Tiare manea on full display
Wednesday 25 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Airport Authority’s stunning Mire Tiare display portrays the innovation, time, work and commitment from the staff towards the government decorated properties competition.
An ocean of flowers - Rarotonga prepares for Mire Tiare week.
Tuesday 24 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Members of the Rarotonga Bowling Club created an impressive arrangement of flowers and plants to represent “the abundance of the ocean - te manea o te moana and marine life” for Mire Tiare week.
The secret to happier, healthier life
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Henry Tupa is not afraid of death and when the fear of it beckons, he believes and trusts in his Catholic faith to guide him through.
The crowning of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Hundreds gathered to witness the installation of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki on Friday. Although the ceremony was met with a vocal protest who called the election process a “fraud”, it continued largely as planned.
Gifts arrive for new chief in advance of investiture
Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Historic moment today as nation to witness the akamarokura’anga of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki, which will be held at the Taurangamanu Vakatini Palace grounds at Tupapa on Friday.
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