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Articles by Melina Etches
Perfecting their dance moves
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Rarotonga is humming with energy in preparation for the ‘Olympic Games’ of the country - the 2020 Cook Islands Games.
Aiming for aces at the Games
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
A record number of tennis players have signed up to represent their islands at the Cook Islands Games next month.
Gifts for Are Pa Metua gratefully received
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Pa metua or older persons at the Are Pa Metua Centre will now be able to make a cup of tea and have the convenience of a water machine to satisfy their thirst.
Committed to cleaning up in Aitutaki
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Across the country, the government wage subsidy has given hope to the unemployed and has been a lifesaver for workers like those in Aitutaki.
Kia Orana
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Veronica Tangitamaine Rere George hand signs ‘Kia Orana’ to promote International Sign Language Week with a smile on her face and love in her heart.
A life dedicated to education
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The late Te Hau Arii Te Mahara Karotaua Pero Tamarua, also affectionately known as Aunty Maara Karotaua dedicated her career to education.
From Penrhyn with love – stories of life on the island
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Penrhyn’s Omoka School students wrote stories to celebrate the Ministry of Education’s Literacy Week. School principal Napa Sonny said the students presented their pieces of writing to the school last week.
Age is nothing but a number
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Through hard work and a dogged determination Dr Neti Tamarua Herman has proved that women can achieve anything.
Kia Orana Plus prepares businesses for 'new normal'
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Forty participants from 21 businesses on the island of Aitutaki participated in the Kia Orana Plus rapid training programme that was held this week.
Cute and healthy
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Martha Teaurere and her now 10-month-old daughter Calicia Nooroa arrived on Rarotonga in February for a holiday and unfortunately got held up on the island due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Rarotonga's very own rare ground-orchid
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Orchid lovers will be pleased to know that Rarotonga has its very own rare ground-orchid that is native (endemic) to the island and found nowhere else in the world.
Black and white but still beautiful
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Rarotonga mamas, from left, Tangi Foster Nicholas, Teremoana Ngatamariki, Tutu Pokoina and Ngametua Terei meet at the Punanga Nui Market for the weekly catch up session.
Dr Williams' final farewell
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Dr Joe Williams was laid to rest yesterday at a small private service that was held under the present Covid-19 Alert Level 2 restrictions in Auckland.
Taro takers 'forgiven'
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tangi and Junior Mataio have forgiven whoever stole their dry taro plants last week.
Paddling for island pride
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling
The upcoming Cook Islands Games has brought about a huge resurgence to the sport of oe vaka.
Nutters Run across the island
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Puaikura volunteer fire fighters carried an extra 25 kilos of gear and walked the Nutters Run across Rarotonga yesterday.
Iro Maroroa reels in big one
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Iro Maroroa claimed the heaviest fish prize with a 25.2kg yellow fin tuna on Saturday September 12 for the annual Bond Store ‘Steinlager’ Fishing tournament.
A woman of grace and faith
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Woman of the Month Vainetutai Samuel exudes faith, humility and kindness.
Transition talks with constituencies
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna is set to hand over the reins of the country’s leadership to Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown at the end of this month.
A century of hard work, family and 'home brew'
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Mama Mare Paruru turned 100 last week and Melina Etches sat down with her and one of her daughters to find out some of the secrets of a life well lived.
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