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Articles by Melina Etches
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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