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Articles by Melina Etches
Silver lining in wintry New Zealand cloud
Saturday 14 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Nukutere College claimed a second medal in the last hours of the AIMS Game: this time, it was doubles pair Tereapii Akavi and Tehani Matapo.
Getting a fix of Love
Saturday 14 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Hot on the Rock
Coffee, for most of us, is the first thing we think of in the morning. And for some, that means Love Cafe. “Good coffee, good service, and I love the personalised messages written on the cups – a great way to start your day,” says regular customer Tairi Herrmann.
First Aiders are go!
Saturday 14 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Yesterday was Clean Up the Cook Islands Day; today is World First Aid day. So tomorrow may have to be the day of rest!
Nukutere College wins AIMS bronze
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Nukutere College students Tereapii Akavi and Te Pa O Te Rangi Tupa have won the bronze medal in the teams badminton at the AIMS Games in New Zealand.
'Business is my baby' says young hospo star
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The day Vaiana Dance opened her new business was her 23rd birthday.
'Building friendships is special at Women and Girls with Disabilities
Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Fabric tote bags mady by representatives of Cook Islands women with disabilities are proving so popular they have sold out.
Top businesswoman remembered in awards for young women
Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Business Professional Women’s Association launched the 2019 Jane Barclay Emerging Entrepreneur Awards last night with a tribute to the woman who inspired them.
Cooks offer world a guiding light at morning prayers
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Five “excited” women of the Girl Guides Association have showcased Cook Islands pearls, ‘ei and other treasures at the 13th Asia Pacific Regional Conference and the Young Women’s Event in Taipei.
Undersea cable raises threat of a cyber attack
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
A top online security expert says faster, easier access to the Internet with the arrival of the Manatua undersea cable will also bring increased threats from cyber criminals.
Newspaper a first draft of history
Monday 9 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Archivists’ work to scan and digitise Cook Islands News editions dating back to March 1957 has been made faster and easier with the Ministry of Culture’s new Scansnap SV600 technology.
80yo unbowed in face of tragedies
Saturday 7 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Maraea Mata is the last of 15 siblings still alive – so when the matriarch met all her brothers and sisters dozens and dozens of offspring at a family reunion, it was overwhelming.
KIDS PAGE: 'I can feel the strength and power of the vaka here today'
Saturday 7 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Takitumu students presented brilliant detailed handcrafted vaka models using natural and recycled material for their exhibition on Thursday morning.
A Divine time in Paradise
Saturday 7 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Hot on the Rock
Penrhyn-born Poloa Rowe was so inspired by famous hairstylist Vidal Sassoon’s story of triumph over adversity, that she named her cat ‘Vidal’.
Family offer donation to Are Pa Metua
Friday 6 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Are Pa Metua were delighted to receive a package dry goods from the Tupa family reunion.
Sale ban is to save reef fish
Friday 6 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Manihiki has banned the transportation of reef fish to Rarotonga for sale.
Takitumu voluntary constables powerless
Friday 6 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The warrants of Takitumu Vaka voluntary police constables have not been renewed.
No spots on these sports kids
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
As parents pull their children out of the massive AIMS Games amid fears of a measles outbreak, the Cook Islands team is resolute.
King to host meeting of NZ and CI Maori
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Maori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero from Tainui, his wife Makau Ariki Atawhai, family and delegation departed our shores yesterday afternoon after a week’s visit, on his first official trip to the country.
Father alleges police assault
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
A young dad claims he was assaulted by an officer who locked him up behind bars.
Takitumu Back at School
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Takitumu came alive again yesterday, with colour and noise and squeals of delight from the students playing in the school yard on their morning tea break.
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