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Articles by Melina Etches
Five years for BSP
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The Bank of the South Pacific is celebrating its fifth birthday in Cook Islands.
Healthy progress for Pukapuka
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The construction of the new Pukapuka hospital is well underway with plaster coating and work on the ceiling undertaken this week.
Te Tangi o te Reo Pe'e
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Chance to learn about different islands’ chants.
NZ diplomat visits Aitutaki
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Rachel Bennett, New Zealand’s acting High Commissioner to Cook Islands, was guest of honor to attend the handover ceremony for the Te Upoko Enua memorial hall kitchen facility upgrade in Amuri Aitutaki.
Ready to harvest the fruits of their hard work
Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The Araura Primary School students from Aitutaki are eagerly awaiting the harvest of an acre of land they have planted.
Business woman challenges for mayor
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Ngapare Tatira wants to encourage gender balance if she topples Tekura Po‘o Bishop as mayor of Aitutaki.
Pipe gushes despite pleas
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A large high-pressure water pipe has burst at the Turangi intake road and is being held together by tyre tubes to limit the spill.
Hundreds turn out for Ra o te Ui Ariki
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
More than two hundred people attended Te Ra O Te Ui Ariki at the National Auditorium domes dressed in waves of colourful pareu garments and ei.
Clash of the Generators
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Badminton urging parents and guardians to compete alongside their children in a new tournament.
Reuniting Ui Ariki day
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The House of Ariki has decided to bring people back together to commemorate Ui Ariki Day.
Tomorrow is the day
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Ra o te Ui Ariki will be observed tomorrow.
The island with no bank branch is a 'guiding light' for all
Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Palmerston is leading the Pa Enua in creating an almost cashless society.
Giant patuki
Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Fishermen on the island of Pukapuka are celebrating the extraordinary catch of a monstrous old reef fish.
Tennis comp changes it up for women
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Tennis is getting back into a post-Covid groove.
Financial services industry does careers sell to Tereora students
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The financial services industry has presented a seminar at Tereora College to engage students and encourage them to stay at school and continue on to university.
People with disabilities ask: 'Why are we forgotten in Covid crisis?'
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
One in four people in Cook Islands live with a disability, according to the last census. That is part of the reason the National Disability Council fights for an inclusive and just Cook Islands in which the human rights of those with disabilities are realised.
Dr Koekoe Mokotupu laid to rest
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Renowned doctor was remembered for his commitment to his family, his faith and his medical profession.
'Courage' required for a Maori name
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
There are new calls for a Maori name for this country, coinciding with Pa Ariki’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
Fire truck damaged
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A Teimorimotia fire truck at the Takitumu fire rescue station was damaged when called out to attend a hill side fire at Tupapa.
Humble nun laid to rest
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
St Joseph’s Cathedral was filled yesterday morning for Sister Teresa (Selina) Momoyalewan of St Joseph of Cluny.
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