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Articles by Melina Etches
Villages ready to look after their own
Thursday 19 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
It’s 6pm, still light but the day is drawing to a close. Gibeona Sunday School Hall in Matavera is a big space, but already it’s crowded with more than 80 people. Most are familiar faces from Matavera, but there are others from further afield in Ngatangiia and Titikaveka.
The day the music died
Thursday 19 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
First, the sound was cut on the national composing contest. Now, the National Dancer of the Year competition is swaying off into the sunset. Te Mire ‘Ura was to have been held in May, but has now been postponed until October.
Rugby league last code to agree to suspend competition
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The country’s major team sports have called off all their games – but rugby league refused to go down without a fight.
Cooks will produce an Olympics boxer
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
It started with just two boys. David Tangaroa was approached by a friend, Taneao Ngamata, who was keen for boxing to begin in their village, for his two sons.
Elderly man pulls out in front of bike
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
A motorcyclist was injured when he hit a car that pulled out in front of him yesterday afternoon.
Rarotonga fuels up island
Tuesday 17 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The fuel tanker Media arrived in the country on Saturday night, on its maiden voyage to Rarotonga.
Schools, employers insist on quarantine
Tuesday 17 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Increasing numbers of workers are quarantining themselves on their return from overseas travel, at the request of their employers.
Pa Enua set up as safe havens
Tuesday 17 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The old, sick and vulnerable will be able to stay safe on the outer islands, as government sets in place tight travel controls from Friday.
Driving offences increase
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Police prevented 19 people from driving over the weekend as a result of alcohol consumption.
Divine intervention
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Social distancing was demonstrated at the National Prayer service for the coronavirus Covid-19, with seats placed a metre apart.
Bocky wins Aitutaki Open Marlin comp
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Pictured is Mii Raela (third from left) with crew and weigh master Ian Hauser (right) with the winning 76.6 kg blue marlin.
'My stretch marks make me who I am'
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
They were dismissed by some as just posing half-naked. But these 30 women who came together this week, irrespective of their age or size or shape, discovered a far richer truth: the importance of being confident in their own skin.
Learning from the Pa Enua
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
On the Pa Enua, people don’t complain, they always have food, says a Mitiaro doctoral student. They don’t abuse the ocean, they get what they need and give the rest to other families.
Community works to reduce coronavirus risk throughout islands
Friday 13 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Children are using innovative tactics to remember to wash their hands well, and limit the risk of Covid-19 spreading.
New Zealand pathologist arrives for autopsy
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
A pathologist arrived yesterday to perform an autopsy on the body of an 18-year-old who died in unexplained circumstances late month.
Church youth camp delayed
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Cook Islands Christian Church youth convention has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Marine biologist inspires Tereora students
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Anthony Vavia, who is presently undertaking his PhD studies in Marine Biology on his home island of Mitiaro, this week spoke to Tereora College students on his chosen field of study.
Mato takes up top trade role
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Cook Islands is hoping the appointment of Teremoana Mato as the Pacific Islands Forum trade commissioner will make way for local export products into China.
Regional arts and culture festival postponed
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The 13th Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture has been postponed due to growing global concerns over the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Hawaiʻi was prepared to host the international event for 11 days in June.
Be confident in your skin'
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Thirty women of all shapes and sizes celebrated International Women’s day and posed in bikinis to convey the message to others to be confident in their own skin.
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