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Articles by Melina Etches
Leandro Vakatini Captains Kings College Win
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands born and raised Leandro Vakatini led his King’s College team to an historic victory in the Auckland First XV Rugby 1A Finals in New Zealand.
All sizzle and no steak: Firms support school
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
St Joseph’s Primary school has received a donation of $1,719.80 from Prime Foods suppliers Grandpa Sausages and Fresha Exports that will be used to purchase a reading resource kit.
LGBTQI vision of equality
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
“Equality for all” is the vision of the Te Tiare association, the Cook Islands Rainbow group.
Mosquito larvae in tyres, pot plants and worse
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
The Public Health national cleaning campaign or Tutaka, with the mission to safeguard against diseases transmitted by mosquitos, such as dengue, was held last month with several issues discovered and reported.
Settle in at Margarita's and unwind
Sunday 1 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Hot on the Rock
Looking for a place to unwind and dine on a Friday evening after a hectic week?
Father's Day, sad for some
Sunday 1 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
With Father’s Day celebrated today, students at Apii Imanuela Akatemia prepared messages for their dads.
Maori king welcomed home to Aitutaki
Saturday 31 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The island of Aitutaki welcomed Maori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero, his wife Makau Ariki Atawhai, family and delegation yesterday afternoon.
Day means celebrating family, God tradition
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Aneru Tautu loves his God and his family. And the family is a healthy-sized one.
Making Father's Day special
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Reece Napa used to make breakfast for his dad and spend the day with him and just “hang out”. Sadly, his father has passed on – and Napa misses the fun times they had, the good company and the laughs.
Let your child lead
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Speech and language therapist Hannah Perry has arrived to assist families and educators to learn and develop communication skills with children who have language difficulties.
Ui Ariki welcome the King Tuheitia to Marae
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
New Zealand Maori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero, his wife Makau Ariki Atawhai and their grandson were carried on a pa’ata for the opening of the Kiriti Maro Tai ceremony at the Atupare Marae in Puaikura.
Maori King 'honours' Cooks
Thursday 29 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Maori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero from Tainui, arrived yesterday on his first official visit since 2006 when he inherited the throne from his mother, the late Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu.
Aere ra Fa'afaite: Voyaging leader Pa Ariki tells of her pride
Wednesday 28 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Fa’afaite, the double-hulled vaka from Tahiti, left our shores yesterday morning after an intimate farewell ceremony at the harbour attended by Pa Ariki, Karika Ariki, Vakatini Ariki, Marumaru Atua crew and friends.
Matavera mast: 54 yrs and 107 metres gone
Wednesday 28 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
Growing up in Matavera, we used to think of our community as Rarotonga’s smallest village – but we had the island’s biggest landmark.
Gary Parlour fishing comp: Mahimahi beat wahoo at their own game
Tuesday 27 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Irakau William, on board My Girls, was rewarded twice for his efforts in the two-day Gary Parlour fishing competition at the weekend.
Local business owners learn how to achieve their goals
Tuesday 27 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Six enthusiastic participants attended a two-day workshop for all business owners and individuals keen to learn more about labelling, packaging and writing business plans.
Mother and child reunion: 'The moment was so beautiful, I just started crying'
Tuesday 27 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Swimming with whales for the first time was spiritual and emotional for Charlotte Piho – and especially photographing a mother and her calf.
70-year-old great-grandad completes MBA
Tuesday 27 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Never stop learning. That’s what Veai Mani, 70, tells his children, and his seven grandchildren, and will tell his two great-grandchildren – when they are old enough to listen!
Stars as accurate as instruments
Tuesday 27 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tahitian vaka Fa’afaite leaves Rarotonga this morning – captained by a well-loved member of the Cook Islands Marumaru Atua crew.
School opens 'extraordinary' dome
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Avarua were happy and high spirited at the opening of their grand Punanga O Matakura outdoor dome yesterday, performing a heart-warming turou (welcome) for invited guests.
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