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Articles by Melina Etches
Beefing up Security systems
Monday 7 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
In a bid to combat the rising burglary and robbery cases on the island, Raro Security Limited is beefing up its security monitoring systems with Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance.
Source of fuel leak is traced
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The rupture in the Pacific Energy fuel pipeline has been identified as at the joint of two pipelines alongside the main road in Avatiu wharf, opposite Temu Okotai’s Pearl Shop.
Water safety tailored to Cooks needs
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Five members of Cook Islands Red Cross have returned from Italy, the first qualified water safety and rescue instructors in our region.
Te Kukupa celebrates 30th anniversary
Thursday 3 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The first Cook Islands captain of Te Kukupa, captain Paranapa Ben re-arranged his travel arrangements to be present at the 30th anniversary of the Police Patrol boat held yesterday morning.
Prepare now for cyclone season – minister
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weather
Tupapa-Maraerenga Member of Parliament George Angene has begun clearing streams in preparation for flooding and cyclone season that starts next month.
Extraordinary record for 30yo police boat
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Police patrol boat Te Kukupa spends more than 100 days at sea every year – more than any other patrol vessel in the Pacific.
Just give it a go,' says winning singer
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Hundreds of parents and supporters raised the roof of the National Auditorium, welcoming the Junior Song Quest contestants – but as each singer began, the room fell into captivated silence.
Digging to find fuel leak
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Pacific Energy has failed to locate the leak in its diesel pipeline from the Avatiu wharf, leaving locals concerned about ongoing smell and environmental damage.
Kids page: Rarotonga's youngest carpenters
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
For some it was the first time using building tools, others were old hands. Melina Etches meets some clever young carpenters.
Miss Cook Islands: 'Don't be pretentious'
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
As the seven contestants prepare for next month’s Miss Cook Islands pageant, the first woman to wear the tiara has some advice for this year’s contestants: be natural. We meet Cook Islands' 1960 beauty queen.
10 guitars, 3 ukuleles
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Koka Lagoon Boys Papa Jack, Aberahama Tauta and Junior Koronui will compete tonight in the first LBV string band competition under the stars.
Young singers delight big crowd
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Jeremiah Kaimarama from Apii Arorangi gave it his all in the Junior Song Quest.
Grieving family remember their 'happy' Lapana
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
As maritime authorities investigate the safety of the Lady Moana, Lapana Tupou’s family take solace in how happy he was in his final weeks.
Rarotonga hosts FIA world cup
Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Fia’s biggest hit is Fly Away – but yesterday he flew in to Raro.
Nation unites for Lapana
Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Aunty Nga Teao-Papatua is well-known as the radiothon host on Rarotonga, but she’s never hard to to a show like today’s one before.
Public meeting as diesel still leaks
Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The location of diesel pipeline leak slowly seeping into Avatiu harbour is thought to be by the Are Tapaeanga shelter at the main entrance on the western side.
Lady Moana had functioning locator beacon, says owner
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Taio Shipping says it’s cooperating with authorities investigating how a boy went missing from MV Lady Moana.
Oil leak confirmed from Pacific Energy pipe
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
A leak from the Pacific Energy pipeline has been established as the source of a big oil spill in Avatiu harbour.
Bike tragedy claims rugby star
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union
Known to many as the ‘gentle giant’ with a big heart, Tumii Rangiauroa Tumii’s death in a tragic motorbike accident has left his family bereft.
Vaulting into future
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Ben Cork from Gymnastics Australia is helping run a Cook Islands FreeG Programme at Tereora College, a four- week programme that is aimed to get students exposed to alternative activities and sports.
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