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Whale of a carving

Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art

Artist Hori Miller has carved a striking design of a whale in a massive basalt rock the size of a van.

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Tajiya Sahay's Miss World beauty crown blooms longer

Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Tajiya Sahay is not only Cook Islands’s most celebrated beauty queen – but she will now be the longest-serving.

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Going to Te Makete, regardless of where you are in the world

Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology

Te Makete is a new social media platform that showcases clients of the Business Trade and Investment Board and helps indigenous Cook Islanders promote their products and services. It gives consumers worldwide the opportunity to link up with local suppliers, like Mom’s Kitchen and Akari Pi Coconut Oil.

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Children embrace culture

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

The popular Atui Anga ki ye Tango kids holiday programme drew 130 kids, keen to learn about their culture

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A horse, of course

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Kanela, Bella and Beauty are the last surviving horses on the island.

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Trust is a big deal for young

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Red Cross trains teens to realise their potential.

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'I feel free when I dance, it makes me feel free'

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment

Last year they were both runner-up, this year a brother and sister went one better at the dancer of the year contest. Photo essay by Melina Etches and Danilo Reyes.

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Hard work reveals why rito hats are so special

Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

Rarotonga women are toiling to create a sea of white on White Sunday.

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Te Mire Ura: 'Dancing portrays where I come from'

Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

Eighteen year old Martha Taramai Strickland began dancing at a very young age.

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Te Ora o te Tangata oppose Ariki's investiture

Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

Te Ora O Te Tangata clan is opposing the investiture of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki, which was held on Monday after the burial of the late Makea Vakatini Joseph Tepo Ariki.

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Nerves settle for the biggest night of dance

Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

Fifteen dancers will showcase their talent at Te Mire Ura Senior open competition tomorrow night.

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Makea Vakatini Joseph Tepo Ariki 1937-2020

Tuesday 21 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

Hundreds of mourners turned out to farewell and lay to rest Ariki Makea Vakatini Joseph Tepo Ariki at Taputapuatea yesterday.

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New Ariki invested

Tuesday 21 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

Burial ground investiture of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki gives hope that families can prepare succession for years to come.

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Vaka Pride community strives and thrives

Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

The Vaka Pride committee conducted the final judging for the period of March to June 2020 and yesterday the winners were announced at the Creative Centre.

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Saying goodbye with the sound of drum n base

Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment

Evan Short aka DJ Kiljoy and Quest DJ MR E will perform at the Trio’s Garden Bar tonight Saturday from 7pm.

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Young dancers bring the house down

Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment

Te Mire Ura brings the best out of 14 young dancers who wooed the crowd with their talent and charisma.

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Planting and giving

Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Patricia and Amaru Opara of Tupapa felt blessed to receive taro from grower Marsh Tamatea yesterday.

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Vakatini Joseph Ariki passes away

Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Ariki Makea Vakatini Joseph Tepo Ariki passed away yesterday morning at the age of 83 at Rarotonga hospital.

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Getting back to business

Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy

The Cook Islands Promise along with Kia Orana Plus rapid training programme and CookSafe contact tracing will help ensure the country’s tourism industry can be confident when visitors are ready to travel to Cook Islands.

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Wooing the crowd with her grace

Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment

Savanah Nia put on a graceful performance in the Te Mire Ura 2020 competition held at a packed National Auditorium last night.

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