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Articles by Melina Etches
When in Mitiaro, you do as they do
Monday 10 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Mitiaro also known as Nukuroa, is peaceful and precious; like going back in time. Melina Etches shares her experience after her first ever visit to the island.
Five generations at prefect induction
Monday 10 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Five generations were present at the St Joseph’s Primary School prefect induction for deputy head boy Charles-Trevor Woonton.
Ready to make a splash
Saturday 8 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Tereora College students enjoyed a day of outdoor sports activities of stand up paddle board, rippa rugby, soccer and volleyball at Nukupure Park yesterday.
The island school with 36 pupils – and a history
Saturday 8 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
The principal of Mitiaro’s tiny school believes their pupils are a chosen generation – and he is determined to help them discover a brighter future.
Araura invests in the future
Saturday 8 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Araura primary school’s new young leaders are working together to make school a happy and fun place.
Top anglers in memorial fishing comp
Saturday 8 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Pictured is Buckley Junior with a speared mahimahi. He is one of the many experienced fishermen who will partake in the first Rarotonga fishing event of the year to be held today. Spear fishing, poito (traditional method) and rod n reel will be accepted for the annual Gordon Murray competition. In partnership with the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club, the day long fishing contest will run from 6am to 6pm. All fish must be weighed in the club during these hours. Prize giving will begin at 7pm. The heaviest fish and heaviest aggregate categories will share in a prize pool of $5000, which include great prizes from Vonnia’s and the Murray family.
Police driving for zero tolerance alcohol policy
Saturday 8 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Efforts to implement new road safety measures has gained momentum after a roundtable discussion this week.
Support for new mobility equipment
Friday 7 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Rehabilitation service provider Te Vaerua has received a major support in their effort to purchase new mobility equipment.
Nurturing the work of non-government organisations
Thursday 6 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Working together to better community-based organisations and nurture them is the mission of the Pacific Islands Association of Non-Government Organisations (PIANGO).
Are Pa Metua members reunite to celebrate New Year
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Smiles were all around at the Are Pa Metua headquarters yesterday as members met for the first time this year.
Ban on China arrivals as coronavirus death toll increases
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Cook Islander who escaped China coronavirus lockdown applauds travel restrictions.
'Every young girl's dream to represent their country'
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball
Eighteen-year-old Chantelle Tikitau just wants to get her feet back in the Cook Islands Under-21 netball squad.
Drink-driving: Families must help each other
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Editorials
During a kaikai in Mitiaro at the weekend of the latest tragedy, the MC announced a special pure akapumaana (prayer of comfort) would be held for the families who had just lost two young boys involved in a fatal accident on Rarotonga.
Teau-e-roa Peaceful journey
Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
From the heady honour of being carried shoulder-high on a pa’ata, to the depths of the earth in the Vai Nauri water cave – homecoming queen Tajiya Sahay enjoyed an extraordinary welcome back to Mitiaro over the past four days.
Miss Cook Islands given a new name
Tuesday 28 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Miss Oceania Cook Islands Tajiya Sahay has had a new name bestowed upon her by her people of Mitiaro: Teau-e-roa.
Miss Mitiaro
Tuesday 28 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
From a London arena to the Mitiaro community hall, Miss World Oceania Tajiya Sahay was determined to return to where it all began. Melina Etches reports from the island of Nukuroa/Mitiaro.
Miss Oceania returns home to her island – and her grandma
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Miss World gave Tajiya Sahay a platform to make a difference; Mitiaro lifted her even higher on a pa’ata!
Tieni'anga i te apii i te reo Maori / Changing the way we teach Maori
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
There is debate and new solutions about the use of Maori words.
No rain on Miss World's parade
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
The money donated by Cook Islanders to help Australian bush fire victims is climbing towards $30,000, ahead of this afternoon’s announcement of the total.
Take note: cautionary tale for cash handlers
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
When should you accept strange-looking currency over the counter? One family had a lucky escape.
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