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Articles by Melina Etches
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.
Avatiu Boxing and Martial Arts Club receive timely boost
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The Avatiu Boxing and Martial Arts Club received a much needed boost to their exercise sessions, thanks to the support from the Korero o te Orau.
Keeping it Reo
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Te Kopapa Reo Maori Commissioners received their warrants for 2020-2013 at the opening of the written language workshop this week.
A gritty job – but someone has to do it
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Roadworks crews are slowly making their way around the island, stabilising the main road with cement in many places to ensure the new surface has a long life.
Toa is ready to return to service
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s only tug boat , the Toa, undertook successful sea trials last week in the final step to returning to service.
Written Maori secures future
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
When a language dies, a culture dies, they say. And that’s why Te Kopapa Reo Maori is doing everything possible to keep our one alive.
Singer enlists Atiu teens to monitor climate crisis
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Students learn to survey outer island’s environmental changes with smart devices and drones.
$27,000 raised for Australia
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Cook Islanders have contributed a “staggering” amount to the fight against the Australian bushfires.
Maori-speaking Pa Enua skippers can get certified
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Airport Authority fire officer Christiano George is thrilled the boat masters certificate course is now conducted by a tutor fluent in Maori and English.
A tyre, attire and tiring
Saturday 18 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Twenty-seven exhausted scouts have returned from jamboree with new skills and new stories.
Short family builds tall cross on Mapere Hill
Friday 17 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A new white cross can be seen from Matavera and Ngatangiia, piquing public interest.
Cook Islanders shed tears with bushfire victims
Friday 17 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The support of Cook Islanders – from Rarotonga to some of the communities most devastated by this summer’s bushfires – has brought tears to Australian eyes.
Don't be blue, telco in the red
Thursday 16 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
It was Telecom. Then it was Bluesky. Now it’s Vodafone. Confused? Don’t be – the company that once was blue is now working very hard to sell it’s new red brand.
Veteran nurse remembered for her illustrious community service
Wednesday 15 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The late Mama Tu was the first local trained nurse to serve as sister in charge at Rarotonga Hospital.
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