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Articles by Melina Etches
Miss International and Miss Earth to be postponed by Covid-19
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
The Miss Cook Islands Association is holding its annual general meeting tonight – and will be celebrating a world-beating year.
Ice cream is fresh and fruitful
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s newest mobile ice cream trailer cheerfully stands out with its eye-catching artwork and homegrown fruit ice creams.
The photographer and the carver – friendship and freedom
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art
Award-winning photographer Alex King was awestruck at being let into the life and work of artist Mike Tavioni. He, in turn, was surprised she saw value in his art and workmanship. Together, they are taking his traditional art to the world.
Rallying call against helmets
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A Rarotonga resident plans a motorbike rally to protest against the new law requiring all motorcyclists to wear helmets.
'Exciting to finally be going home'
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Krissy Lewis enjoyed the last of the afternoon sunshine at the Edgewater Resort yesterday. This morning, she’s going home.
Cooks' biggest cultural event cancelled
Thursday 21 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The decision has been made to call off Te Maeva Nui – but in some good news, dance contest Te Mire Ura will go ahead in July.
Ngapoko Ben Goldie: a trustworthy friend
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Ngapoko Ben Goldie’s life will be celebrated at the Game Fishing Club this afternoon.
'Island Boy' celebrated on UN World Book Day
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
There’s that saying, you can take the boy out of the island, but you can’t take the island out of the boy.
Covid couldn't kill Ray's dream
Saturday 16 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Hot on the Rock
When Ray Taylor Roumanu learned to cook, he was the only boy in the class.
Singing strings
Saturday 16 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Steven Kavana reckons he was born into island music, “I’m an islander, I love it, it makes me feel like home, I’m back here, my home land.”
Pukapuka workers get their jobs back
Friday 15 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The Pukapuka 6 have been reinstated in their jobs.
Anger from forgotten Cook Islanders in NZ
Friday 15 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Cook Islanders left off the repatriation list are distraught at being left stranded in New Zealand.
Cash support to 10 puna to keep communities safe
Thursday 14 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Village water stations will be upgraded, buildings improved and puna teams decked out in security gear.
Musicians band together for injured singer Ephraim
Thursday 14 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Friends and family are rallying to support the family of a well-known Cook Islands singer, hurt in a truck accident.
Successful film-maker Maria Tanner: 'I missed the phonecall'
Wednesday 13 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
When New Zealand went into lockdown, Cook Islands film-maker Maria Tanner’s dreams were locked down too.
Our dirty harbours
Wednesday 13 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Volunteers have collected nearly a quarter-tonne of garbage from Avarua harbour.
Red Cross teams up with Covid-19 health workers
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Mii Estall was living on the island of Aitutaki in February 2010 when, at 3am, the most powerful cyclone to hit Aitutaki in living history swept over the island.
Papa Saitu a man of patience
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Papa Saitu Marsters had a lot of patience.
Mitiaro kids combat Covid
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The Tematangarengare school students of Mitiaro have welcomed the resumption of classes – and they have returned to school with some special work.
'Our hearts are warm for our kopu tangata'
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
We can’t hug them, but we wanted to be here, to see them pass by. That was the message of love from countless Cook Islanders as Rarotonga ground to a halt yesterday.
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