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Articles by Melina Etches
E Toa, kua takake
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
An Atiu warrior has fallen, says former president of the island community, Tupuna Rakanui.
School receives 47 life jackets
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Students of Omoka School on Penrhyn were excited to receive 47 life jackets last Monday.
Aitutaki sailors set sail to train
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The Aitutaki sailing team are one of the only two codes that will be competing in their home waters for the Cook Islands Games in October.
Former health minister passes away
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The former Minister for Health Nandi Glassie passed away yesterday (Friday September 4) on Rarotonga, after a brave battle with cancer.
Dr Joseph Williams – a man of mana and humility
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Before he was a renowned general practitioner and well-respected leader of the nation, the late and great Dr Joseph Williams was simply known to his anau and friends as Joe.
Fair wages for fair work
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Go Local: Musician turns to construction to make a living after Covid-19 affects local entertainment industry.
Creating a show to celebrate culture
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The sounds of a 100 drums and the sight of 300 dancers in one show is a “passion project” talented artist and dancer Jackie Tuara is working tirelessly on.
Road block averted after meeting
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Residents are putting their trust in Te Marae Ora to keep the community safe from coronavirus as 60 returnees arrive from Auckland today.
800 coral eating predators collected
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The reef of Rarotonga is healthy and as a result has attracted taramea or crown of thorns starfish that feed on coral.
Planting to learn vital life skills
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Trees provide nourishment, shade and shelter, and schools are benefitting from the tree planting project initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture.
'Dad-ication' is key
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Nia Heather is jack of all trades but nothing beats being a dad.
Homeless bees invade properties
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Construction boom in Rarotonga leaves swarm of bees without homes.
Spreading Kuki Vibes through the lockdown
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Growing up in the village of Tauhunu on the island of Manihiki, Junior Napara learned to love music.
Matavera community clinic first to make move
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Bright, airy and spacious, the new Matavera community clinic is now located at the Tuarai centre, next door to Apii Takitumu.
Vaka returns from Mangaia
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
As the sun shone and the sea glistened, Vaka Marumaru Atua arrived back at Avarua harbour yesterday afternoon from Mangaia.
Putting an end to 'outrageous' legal fees
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Barrister Antonina Browne hopes to help set up a legal aid system to assist Cook Islands people with land and security problems.
Mangaia investiture: 'Biggest event of their lives'
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Mangaia came to a standstill yesterday to witness the crowning of its new king.
The ariki Numangatini of Mangaia
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Today, Tangitamaiti Tereapii will be invested as the 9th ariki Numangatini of Mangaia. Allan Tuara and Rod Dixon, of Mangaia, tell how the powers of the Mangaian Aronga Mana have become enshrined in our Constitution.
Pod of whales welcomes vaka to Mangaia
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Hundreds of Cook Islanders have descended on the country’s southernmost island, Mangaia, for the investiture of Tereapii Tangi in the title of Numangatini Ariki.
A decade of success
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in League
Two hundred and fifty members and families of the Cook Islands Turtles Rugby League Masters attended the group’s 10 year anniversary dinner night at the Islander Hotel on Sunday.
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