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Articles by Melina Etches
Siblings meet their long lost brother
Monday 30 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Meeting their long lost brother Ngatokoa Mairaro for the first time was an emotional for the rest of Mama Tara Vavia Tereroa’s children at the family’s first reunion on Aitutaki.
Art adds beauty to a special man's grave
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Traditional symbols tell story of a life well lived.
Olomana Departure Delayed
Friday 27 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The cargo ship Olomana docked at Avatiu harbour on Sunday morning with the help of a fishing charter boat, rather than a tug boat.
TMV pipes to be reused
Friday 20 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Pipes removed in the remedial project will be recycled here and in Fiji. The pipes being replaced as part of the remedial work in Rarotonga’s multi-million dollar water project will be recycled, says the project management unit.
Singers bring cheer to island's hospital patients
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
With Christmas fast approaching, Rarotonga’s stores and businesses are humming with activity.
PM dodges bullet on pageant question
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has refused to be drawn into a debate on the country’s well-known pageant dispute.
Island's youngsters eager to be taught tennis skills
Wednesday 18 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The large crowd of children gathered at the Nikao tennis courts in the mornings is an encouraging indication that they’re keen to learn to play the popular sport.
In touch with our history of voyaging
Wednesday 18 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Justice Simona (left) and Brisbane Simiona with part of the bow of Vaka Takitumu at Monday night’s opening of the Cook Islands National Museum/Runanga Pakau exhibition, “Voyaging Vaka of the Cook Islands.
Voyaging history on show
Wednesday 18 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Museum exhibition recalls proud vaka revival. The opening on Monday night of a Cook Islands National Museum exhibition called “Voyaging Vaka of the Cook Islands” was an overwhelming experience for Vaka Marumaru Atua captain Sam Timoko.
Submarine cable comes ashore
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
Aitutaki landing celebrates end of long and complex project.
Rising up to the music
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Talented nine-year-old Eitia Taylor hushed the audience with her strong rendition of “Rise Up” received appreciative applause from the audience at the Kinura Tapunui music festival on Sunday.
$0.5m required for radio signal
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
Government is planning to upgrade telecommunications infrastructure so that Pa Enua can receive clear FM radio signals.
Kids page: From prizes to the beach!
Sunday 15 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Relieved teachers and students are now into the December school holidays leading up to Christmas.
Small schools, but big dreams
Friday 13 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Parents, families and flowers fill Titikaveka and Imanuela Akatemia prizegivings.
Tropical Santa
Friday 13 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Father Christmas has arrived!
Who's taken Santa's seat?
Friday 13 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Rotaract’s Christmas at the Zoo event attracted a cheerful noisy crowd of kids with their parents and guardians to the National Auditorium last night.
'Calm, resourceful' Cook Islands fishing veteran rescued tourists from White Island
Wednesday 11 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Regional
When Paul Kingi was fishing off uninhabited Manuae for five days, his friends recall his calm leadership. And this week, as skipper on the White Islands Tours boat, his actions have been hailed as nothing short of heroic.
Pride of north and south
Wednesday 11 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Manihiki’s Apii Ruamanu has held an entertaining prizegiving attended by the small close-knit community of Tauhunu.
"I'm not a Maori or a Polynesian, I'm a Cook Islander"
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Paul Hagai’s fashion design has a strident story, and he’s not too worried whose delicate sensibilities he offends with that story. Melina Etches meets him.
Free kids' movie for Christmas!
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Tropical Christmas business community has banded together to bring extra joy, sparkle and island spirit back into the festive period.
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