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Articles by Melina Etches
Today's prefects, tomorrow's leaders
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Newly-inducted primary school prefects from Apii Nikao and Takitumu are ready to take on the challenge.
Pukapuka saga: Claims of unpaid wages
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Dismissed Pukapuka government employees cry foul over unpaid wages.
You are the weakest link'
Monday 24 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Allegations of conflicting political agendas fly in tit-for-tat row over dismissal of six Pukapuka workers.
'We ignore the people'
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Outspoken Cabinet minister George Angene says he will vote against a bill to make helmets mandatory on motorbikes on Rarotonga.
Manatua cable shifts focus to landing stations
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
Manatua cable is set to be a trans-Polynesian information superhighway, connecting more Pacific islands than ever before.
Demos gunning for change
Wednesday 19 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Former New Zealand Army firearms instructor Tamaiva Tuavera has promised better training and resources for the police to fight crime.
Miss Climate Change: Tajiya champions environment on Mangaia
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Mangaia kids go for 15-minute walk after rollcall every day, beauty queen discovers.
Beauty queen keeps Rarotonga beautiful
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Miss World Oceania Tajiya Sahay isn’t your typical beauty queen: she walks her walk and leads by example.
Too hot in the kitchen
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Chefs Association has heeded weather warnings and postponed today’s cooking championship and expo until Friday.
Home with his 'Garden of Eden'
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
After 45 years in New Zealand, Teremoana Tutini fondly known as Papa Neke returned to his island of birth Mitiaro in 1999 with just his bags and a tent. Now 82, he has two houses and a self-sufficient garden locally known as the Garden of Eden. He is at peace, and loves the simple quietness of life. Melina Etches finds out more during her recent visit to the island.
Kids Page: School opens 'sea view' playground
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Committed parents worked tirelessly on the weekends to complete Apii Te Uki Ou’s beach front recreation area.
Lead by example, prefects urged
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
New inducted school prefects receive timely advice from a former class leader.
Furore over 'island politics'
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Government MP denies involvement in termination and suspension of six Pukapuka civil servants.
Harbour upgrade for new police patrol boat
Friday 14 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Work has begun on upgrading the water and power lines at Avatiu harbour in preparation for the new police patrol boat. The tail end of ex-tropical Cyclone Sarai smashed the western side of Rarotonga on New Year’s Day. With boats docked in the port hammered by the sea swells; the police patrol boat Te Kukupa shunted its mooring due to the extreme weather. Pictured here are workers constructing the bollard. The contractor for the project is the McConnell Dowell Construction Company. 20021306
Female paddlers set for Takapuna Beach Cup debut
Thursday 13 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling
For the first time, 10 Cook Islands female paddlers – from a teenager to a mother in her fit fifties – will compete at the Takapuna Beach Cup 42km Race in New Zealand.
Tough 'tradies' show tender love
Thursday 13 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Local shop orders 900 roses from New Zealand for the loved ones in Rarotonga.
Chefs set to cook up a storm
Thursday 13 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Kimi Ona was raised in an environment of cooks. For her preparing and cooking food was a family affair and part of her daily life.
Rainbow tivaevae
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Cook Islanders take part in the gay pride march focussing on inequities still experienced in the rainbow community.
Demos boss resigns over Facebook post
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Democratic Party say William Framhein’s resignation has avoided possible escalation of a “very unfortunate issue”.
Marlin galore at fishing comp
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Fishing enthusiasts are looking forward to the inaugural marlin tournament on Aitutaki.
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