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Articles by Melina Etches

Blessing of new Atupare Marae

Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

The large foundation of the prominent Atupare marae has 24 seats carved from stone that face the House of Ariki building, its guests and the mountains.

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Apii Nikao fundraiser for Ma'uke trip

Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

Soap suds and laughter made Avatiu harbour sparkle, as Apii Nikao’s energetic Year 8 students raised funds for a trip to Ma‘uke.

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Sweet treats and family time

Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Shontae Iro bakes cakes, lamingtons, brownies, sticky dates, banoffee pies and much more for the community – but what’s her personal favourite? Melina Etches finds out.

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It would be a grey world without art, dancing, flowers

Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Hot on the Rock

Go Local: Like many women, Sonya Kamana loves flowers.

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Taking health to the village

Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health

In one respect, Covid-19 has been a good thing because it has sped the creation of 10 district health clinics.

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Rare beaked whale found on Pukapuka

Thursday 6 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands

Plans to analyse tissue sample from seven-metre whale washed onto reef in Northern Group.

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Tremendous gratitude for St Joseph's 125 years

Thursday 6 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

Emily Russell, now aged 100 years, was a student of St Joseph’s primary school in its early years.

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Business bowling

Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports

Thirty-two teams are expected to compete in the Rarotonga Bowling Club business house tournament that starts tomorrow (Thursday).

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First Vaimaanga night market

Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Vaimaanga markets will open today from 3pm to 8pm at the Youth With A Mission grounds in Titikaveka – thought to be the first night market on the island for months.

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Sisters continue unbroken legacy

Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Apii St Joseph will commemorate the school’s 125th birthday this morning with a special cake to signify its humble beginnings.

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Dancers overcome nerves on stage

Monday 3 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment

Dancers wowed the audience with their poise and grace at a packed out Rehab nightclub on Friday night.

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Courthouse leaky roof work gets underway

Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Over the years, the Ministry of Justice building has experienced water leaks.

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New Mitiaro mayor is to audit island operations

Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics

Mitiaro and Atiu both elect new mayors in the outer islands.


Dancing makes me proud: papa

Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment

Tonight will be special for cultural master Papa Ngarima George, when he dances on stage for the Rauti Para event.

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The gift of technology

Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

Apii Enuamanu Year 11 students have received laptops donated by the Ron Crocombe Foundation, to assist with their studies.

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Numangatini Ariki to be invested next month

Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

The six Kavana (Aronga Mana or Chief) of Mangaia have elected Tangi Tereapii to take on the role of Numangatini Ariki. He will be invested with the title on August 28.

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Just get up and dance

Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment

Golden Oldies male defending champion, MP for Matavera Vaitoti Tupa is feeling cool, confident and energetic ahead of tomorrow’s event.

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Expressing her feelings through dance

Wednesday 29 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment

Expat dancer will dedicate her performance to both her homes in Australia and in Cook Islands and to the people she considers her family.

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Islands go to the polls

Wednesday 29 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics

Polling stations in the Pa Enua open from 9am this morning to 6pm, for the voting of 56 councillors and nine mayors in the Island government elections today.


Cook Islands' own Ginger Spice

Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Hot on the Rock

GO LOCAL: Kaota Tuariki saw beauty in ginger (kopi teatea) for the first time when he was shown the root crop by the late Robert Wigmore.

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