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Articles by Melina Etches
Busy with three cruises before Christmas
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
MS Amsterdam, Costa Atlantica and the AIDAaura are the last three cruise ships to visit Rarotonga this year.
Woman of intrigue
Friday 29 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
The world – and certainly the Miss World beauty contestants – are fascinated at Miss Cook Islands Tajiya Sahay’s life. Melina Etches and Rashneel Kumar report.
A lesson in flower power
Thursday 28 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
It was once said, where flowers bloom, so does hope – and Rarotonga’s children prove that.
Young designers sewing up a storm
Thursday 28 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Five designers have worked tirelessly over the past few months stitching, unstitching and making changes to their garments for the Te Ata o Avaiki show this evening.
Showcasing traditional dresses on catwalk
Wednesday 27 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Eleven contestants rock the stage at the Mama Rauti Para event in Auckland.
Ministries promote their message in a flowery way
Wednesday 27 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Government offices put on a colourful display to promote the annual flower show.
Netball courts back in court
Tuesday 26 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Owners of the Muri netball courts say they have been left with no choice but to renew their legal fight to stop the development of a health centre.
Bowling is blooming!
Tuesday 26 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Rarotonga Bowling claimed first place for the Te Mire Tiare decorated properties competition, with a cleverly constructed ‘bowler in action’ on the green.
Apii Avarua claims badminton title
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Badminton focus on junior development in the annual primary schools meet.
Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Photographer Tokerau Jim records a poignant air disaster training exercise.
'Tiare week means joy'
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Visitors can judge for themselves the most beautifully decorated schools, government departments and businesses.
Raro men march for White Ribbon
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
The white ribbon symbolises the idea of men giving up their arms. And yesterday, men – young and old – led the way in a march through Avarua to show solidarity for the cause of ending violence against women.
Mobile health bus parked up, out of action
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
A $170,000 hi-tech mobile health bus gifted to the people of the Cook Islands has been parked up for a couple of months, waiting for its air-conditioning to be fixed.
Australia does Te Maeva Nui
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Prime Minister Henry Puna has joined Australia-based Cook Islanders for that country’s first ever national Te Maeva Nui celebration, in Melbourne.
Cook Islands men stand up, loud and proud
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Cook Islands men roared out of Avarua yesterday in the country’s first White Ribbon Big Bike Rally, speaking out to prevent violence against women.
Nikao community gets taken for a ride … on mowers!
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Nikao Fishers and Growers Association are pleased to have received outdoor gardening equipment for their community cleaning project.
OECD doesn't see vulnerability
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The climate crisis will cause natural disasters to become ever more intense, scientists warn, so Cook Islands must call upon the Green Climate Fund to mitigate the risk. That’s according to Finance Secretary Garth Henderson, who says government can fasttrack access to the Fund if needed.
Smiles beat luxury
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Friendly Vasco Da Gama cruise passengers Peter and Irena Macielinski were delighted to pose for a photo with Kia Orana Ambassador Aunty Nane on dry land yesterday.
Big names at breakthrough fashion show
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
The first Te Ata o Avaiki creative design show is intended to empower and inspire emerging Cook Islands designers – and few can do that better than TAV’s Ellena Tavioni.
$750k salvage job on remote Nassau
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
A 353-tonne landing craft has begun stabilising the ‘eyesore’ Moana Nui on Nassau reef, before she can be removed and sunk.
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