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Articles by Melina Etches
Cook's Buses keep on running at a loss
Tuesday 7 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The disappearance of the country’s tourists has forced Cook’s Buses to drastically reduced their schedule, cancelling their anti-clockwise service and Sunday run.
Lockdown in NZ hospital
Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tupapa’s Julia Evans flew from Rarotonga to Christchurch to give birth to their baby. By the time she went into labour, Christchurch was going into full lockdown.
Leaders stand up when need is the greatest
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
The remote, crime-ridden community of Aurukun is far, far up in Australia’s northernmost corner.
Nurse: 'This is a challenge to all of us'
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Twenty-one years’ experience in nursing – but nothing can prepare you for a health response of the scale the world is embarking on this month.
'I hate that I am stranded but I'm glad borders are closed'
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
It was less than a month ago that Gaylyn Lockington flew to New Zealand for the birth of her grandson Boston Kea Gray.
Rent stays at market
Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
There were no laughing cheerful women or bright colourful eis at the Punanga Nui market yesterday morning. It was empty and silent.
A shutdown that's not Covid-related
Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The $3.6m project to reconstruct the Avatiu bridge has closed the main road in front of some of the town’s biggest retail business.
Crackdown on drunk parties
Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Liquor sales are being cut back to 9am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday.
The best job in the world
Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Imagine: A remote tropical island of your own, far from the reach of Covid-19, where you would spend all your days swimming and fishing and relaxing on the beach with your partner.
School holidays extended to April 19
Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
School holidays are being extended two more weeks on Rarotonga, meaning parents will be entitled to claim $100 a child to help cover care costs.
Covid-19 support packages: How to apply
Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
It can be hard to navigate the support available to those suffering from the Covid-19 downturn. With a lot of support going live April 1, we provide some guidance – and tell you how to apply.
As tourism dries up, locals get their feet wet
Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Teleisia Mare was happy to spend her morning fishing at Avatiu harbour.
Covid-19? Just flag it
Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
First things first: Those aren’t red flags you see on the main road. They’re just dark orange. There are still no confirmed Covid-19 cases in Cook Islands, so there should be no red flags.
Keeping the lines of communication open
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Marie Francis from Solutions Cook Islands Limited advises people not to stress – even in the coronavirus crisis.
Rosa joins Covid-19 fight
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Rarotonga Puna/Constituency Emergency Operation Centres are now activated, but there is need for more volunteers. Having just graduated as a nurse in November last year, Rosa Bob is now stationed at the Matavera Puna Disaster Risk Management Centre, helping the community battle the coronavirus crisis.
A Sunday without church
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Quietness and melancholy drifted around the island yesterday morning – the first Sunday without the usual gathered church services.
Financial lifeline to growers
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Vital financial support given to farmers and growers in unprecedented times of need due to Covid-19 pandemic.
100 years of colour, music and love
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Emily Russell quietly celebrated her 100th birthday yesterday, just down the road from where she was born.
Keeping sane in a bubble
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Lisa Sadaraka, her fiancé Adrian Moody and four teenagers between them are in lock down in Auckland. “It’s going to be a testing time for us all, so we need to keep kindness and compassion at the forefront of our minds,” said Sadaraka.
Social distancing – from the fridge
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
“The first day of lockdown was a surreal experience,” says Anne Nicholas-Pierre. Anne lives in Auckland with her husband Narii and their teenage daughter MahiNa.
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