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Articles by Melina Etches
Government has decided pearl industry is 'failing' – farmer
Friday 18 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Government decided the pearl industry was failing on the basis of a flawed official report, a well-known pearl farmer says.
Strap in, it's going to be an arty ride
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A Cook Islands mama and her friends are raiding the New Zealand Governor-General’s gardens as they prepare their most prestigious art installation yet.
$500k fine or jail for oil spill
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Fuel company Pacific Energy has built concrete casings around the exposed fuel pipeline by Avatiu harbour, to lessen the risk of another leak.
A catwalk of confidence
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Sashaying the runway in the Miss Cook Islands (MCIA) Tropicana Parade was a new experience for beauty pageant contestant Tajiya Sahay.
'Kuki' off to robotic Olympics
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Five students will depart on Monday headed for Dubai, with their robot named “Kuki” in their luggage.
Mahi mahi, tuna and a bundle of rope
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Darren Cleave from Maori Television fishing show ‘Matau’, pulls up rope discovered floating, while out fishing and filming with his brothers Martin and Jeff, on board Marlin Queen.
Fears of being 'bullied and railroaded'
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
Landowners want government to provide economic analysis and forecasting on the Manatua Cable project.
Tourists name Aitutaki resort as one of the best
Tuesday 15 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been named one of the Top 20 in Australia and the South Pacific, in the annual Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards.
Miss Cook Islands 2019 contestants put on first catwalk show
Monday 14 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Miss Cook Islands Tropicana Parade showcasing striking garments from local designers was well-received by the audience this weekend.
Police talk inquest into missing boy
Monday 14 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Police expect to meet the coroner with a view to a public inquest into how 7-year-old Lapana Tupou fell overboard from the inter-island ship Lady Moana.
50yos 'get down on it' again
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Their school may have burned down, but the Apii Avatea students of 1982 reunited this week to burn up the dance floor – ‘and we have all turned out to be pretty amazing’.
Kids page: O brother, where art thou?
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Some great tips for entertaining the kids in the school holidays – and lessening mum and dads’ stress!
Tropicana in the tropics
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
When Tara Tuarae-White was a girl, she drove her mum mad playing dress-ups. But tonight, she’s dressing the country’s most beautiful women.
Diesel pipe is fixed
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Repairs to the ruptured Pacific Energy fuel pipeline located on the main road at Avatiu harbour have been completed, ahead of the scheduled arrival of the next fuel tanker ship next month.
Te Reo Maori words revived
Friday 11 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Merle Pukerua was delighted to discover old Maori words and terms she had never heard of.
The science of beauty
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Beauty pageants aren’t for everyone, says the winner of Miss Cook Islands New Zealand. But for all the stress, the personal rewards are enormous. Article by Melina Etches and photos by Gerardus Verspeek.
Safer flights to Pa Enua
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
New satellite-based landing approaches should mean fewer flights are forced to turn back in bad weather.
Punanga Nui's tantalising new night market
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Punanga Nui markets will be operating every Thursday evening from 5 to 9pm, starting tonight.
Miss Cooks NZ 'stunning' in her triumph
Tuesday 8 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
“I’m honoured and proud,” says Terito Story, after being crowned Miss Cook Islands New Zealand.
Life on the ocean wave
Tuesday 8 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
John Teaurima has been at sea even longer than his police patrol boat, Te Kukupa – but even he needs seasickness pills in the bigger storms. Melina Etches meets him.
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