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Articles by Melina Etches
Creating ripples
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Young Darius Allsworth has set his sights on representing the Cook Islands in swimming.
Stoked and happy with a 226 kg marlin
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Pauro Arnold and Pupuke Robati had planned to head out on Ikurangiy yesterday and catch yellowfin tuna for hungry locals, enough to pay for their fuel bill, then spend the day chasing wahoo.
Land cruisers to 'show power, status': MP Napa
Wednesday 24 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Titikaveka MP Selina Napa raised the issue of the excessive number of government land cruiser vehicles on the roads and likened this to “showcasing power and status”.
Junior paddlers impressive on the water
Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling
Juniors paddle with heart in testing conditions.
Six in race for Aitutaki mayor elections
Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Unprecedented number of candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for the “top job” of Aitutaki Mayor.
Pushing back at the stigma around our mental illness
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
SPEAK UP: Brad Rakoia shares the journey through anxiety and depression that inspired his PushUp SpeakUp campaign.
Love, actually! Returning residents welcomed home at airport
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The joyous return of 131 Cook Islanders and work permit holders yesterday was a far cry from the controlled distance of the three previous repatriation flights.
Atupare Marae's moving moment
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Atupare marae at the House of Ariki grounds in Kavera has relocated and has a new design.
Firefighters kept busy by dangerous blazes
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
The Temurimotia fire station has been called out at least five times in the past week to attend fires threatening homes and livestock.
Big dance field for bigger prizes
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Ambushia Mateariki started dancing when she was seven years old; now in her teens, she can’t wait for next month’s Te Mire Ura competition.
Children's learning overshadowed by donation
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Early childhood learning kids at St Joseph’s primary school will at last have more shade to sit under.
PM abandoning ship, say Demos
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Tina Browne says she’s extremely disappointed the Prime Minister has decided to step down in the country’s time of need.
PM to step down
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
A succession process for transition to new leadership is underway, after Prime Minister Henry Puna announces he’s standing down.
Prime Minister Henry Puna to step down
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The Prime Minister has announced he will step down in September – an unprecedented resignation.
'Expose students to planting'
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Ma‘uke has refurbished its nursery to provide seedlings, fruit trees and floriculture, and to support home gardens, and to assist the farmers and sustain their planting programme.
Trees' new lease of life
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Well-loved toa trees in front of Takitumu primary school have been saved from the axe – for now.
Students find their own answers
Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
At Taputapuatea, history is real and living and now.
Fresh is the best
Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Garden-fresh vegetables and crops were tenderly packed into 100 kikau baskets and distributed this week to families feeling the strain of providing good wholesome meals on their tables.
No need to rush' to reopen borders
Saturday 13 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Amid loud calls for the Cook Islands-New Zealand border to be reopened to tourists, there are some who are urging greater caution.
170-year-old utu trees cleared to widen road
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
For the first time in more than 100 years, natural light grandly shines through the grove of utu trees on the main road Upper Tupapa.
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