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Articles by Melina Etches
Work on bridges to fight floods
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Work on flood-prone bridges in Avatiu and Turangi is nearing completion, and engineers are getting ready to move on to bridges and culverts at Avana, Pacific Resort, the Muri Outlet store and Aroko.
Marumaru Atua sets sail for Mangaia
Wednesday 26 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
With 16 crew members on board, vaka Marumaru Atua sailed off from Avarua harbour for Mangaia yesterday.
Records fall at college meet
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Young athletes shine at annual school’s athletics competition.
Women join police crew
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Women excited at fast-track into the Police Maritime division for patrol boat’s ocean trip.
Apii Avarua kids embrace Maori language
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The children of Apii Avarua will be filmed for a Literacy Week video celebrating the reo Maori.
Helping the models of the Pacific dream big
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
For those that feel down or depressed, this Cook Islands model wants to share God’s love and light – on the catwalk.
World heritage listing sought for Maungaroa
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The Government is seeking UNESCO recognition for a 600-year-old village high above Rarotonga, lovingly restored by Highland Paradise family.
Leaders turn out for Pride
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Prime Minister-in-waiting Mark Brown, Lady Tuaine Marsters and several heads of ministry were among a large and distinguished crowd raising funds for the decriminalisation of same-sex relations.
Into the teeth of the wind
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Depending on the weather, Marumaru Atua’s skipper hopes to sail the vaka out of Avarua harbour this weekend, bound for the island of Mangaia for the investiture of Numangatini Ariki.
Gaining self-confidence to get in healthier shape
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The support of friends and colleagues has proved critical for some of the 150 people who have improved their health in the past two months’ fitness and nutrition challenge.
CITC is 'one big family'
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Thirty-seven CITC workers were presented with certificates, gifts and ei to recognise their long service of up to 35 years.
Littlest footballers steal the show
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Football
The under-7s will take the field first in this afternoon’s grassroots football at the Cook Islands Football Association complex in Matavera.
Big work-out challenge: Competing against others, challenging himself
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
In a time of work stress during the Covid shutdown, one office worker decided to make a critical life change – and now he’s encouraging others to do the same.
'Every day is a new day and I'm blessed to be here with my Mum'
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Ruth Sahay knows how tough it can to be to care for a loved one as their mind is gripped by dementia; now she is sharing that experience with others.
'Music is everywhere' in Cook Islands – now singers can win $1000
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Competition is heating up for the big karaoke contest.
Dance comp ends with a bang!
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Te Mire Ura 2020 dance competition draws to a close with new winners in the highly anticipated expatriate category.
Sweet music and cheap delicious kai
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
GO LOCAL: Alex and Kevin George’s Foodbox diner in Vaiimanga is the only takeaway on the island that hosts a live band every Wednesday night from 6pm.
MP Lazaro laid to rest
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Friends and family remembered Pukapuka/Nassau leader Tekii Lazaro.
'If I can do it, anyone can'
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
There’s no special secret to the phenomenal success of the Johnson’s health and fitness challenges. It’s just about supporting each other.
Kite-licious all the way
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling
The annual Oe Vaka Corporate Race Day brings the best out of amateur paddlers.
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