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Articles by Melina Etches
10 dancers for Te Mire 'Ura Seniors
Wednesday 8 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The anticipated national Te Mire ‘Ura senior cultural dance competition starts at 7pm tomorrow evening, Thursday May 9 at the National Auditorium.
Workers Assn 'cosmetic' – Herman
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A rift has widened in the top-level advisory board charged with safeguarding employees’ wellbeing, with accusations flying of incompetence and denial of workers’ rights.
Language, culture and careers: Clark
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Helen Clark’s ‘Women in Politics’ presentation hosted by the Cook Islands National Council of Women at Tamarind House on April 27 drew a large number of women keen to listen to her views. The audience was then invited to pose questions to Clark regarding issues of concern to them. Below is a second excerpt from the Q&A session that took place. The first excerpt was published in Saturday’s edition.
Clark addresses women's questions
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Helen Clark’s ‘Women in Politics’ presentation hosted by the Cook Islands National Council of Women at Tamarind House last Saturday, drew a large number of women keen to listen to her views. The audience was then invited to pose questions to Clark regarding issues of concern to them. Below is an excerpt from the Q&A session that took place.
Labour meeting ends in walkout
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
President of the Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) Tuaine Maunga and member John Tini walked out of the quarterly tripartite meeting of the National Labour Advisory Board (NLAB) on Friday morning.
Sisters celebrate major milestone
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Still looking vibrant, sisters Mareta Queenie Pirangi (99 years) and Teuira-o-te-Rangi Pirake-Taikakara (90 years) both born on April 22nd, celebrated their birthdays on Easter Monday at Te Aroa Nui Hall in Arorangi.
DNA test for land rights
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
DNA testing to prove and identify the lineage of a person in regards to land ownership has been brought before the Cook Islands High Court for the first time.
Cook Islanders receive Queen's honours
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Vaine Arai Areora received the Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to the Cook Islands community and sport.
Construction company supports dance show
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
For the first time McConnell Dowell are sponsors of the Te Mire ‘Ura cultural dance show that begins tonight at the National Auditorium.
Clark raises important issues
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark, met with the National Council of Women (NCW) on Saturday during her whirlwind visit to the Cook Islands last week.
Cook Islander receives Master of Aviation
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Born and raised on Rarotonga, Nikau Edward Tangaroa, the son of the late Papa Nikau Tangaroa and Mama Ina, recently graduated from Palmerston North’s Massey University with a Master of Aviation (with Distinction).
Te Mire 'Ura dancer of the year begins
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Ministry of Culture’s Te Mire ‘Ura Junior and Intermediate International dancer of the year competition starts at 6.30pm on Thursday evening at the National Auditorium.
Former PM Clark delivers views on women in politics
Monday 29 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A bright, cheerful and colourful group of women gathered at Tamarind House on Saturday for Helen Clark’s presentation on Women in Politics, hosted by the National Council of Women (NCW).
ANZAC thoughts from our young
Saturday 27 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Into the first week of the school holidays we caught up with a few kids at the Punanga Nui markets on Wednesday; the youngsters shared how they have spent their holidays so far, and their thoughts on ANZAC Day.
Poila wins BSP fishing comp
Saturday 27 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Paku Poila claimed the $1000 first prize in the Bank of the South Pacific’s fishing competition held over Easter weekend, reeling in the heaviest fish.
Pumps junior golf day today
Friday 26 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
The CITC Pumps open golf day for boys and girls from the ages of 6 to 16yrs starts today from 9am to 12pm at the Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao.
Auckland Catholic youth on Raro
Saturday 20 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
The Cook Islands Catholic Community Auckland (CICCA) youth pilgrimage is visiting the island for a religious and cultural immersion during holy week and Easter.
Easter fishing comp to cast off
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Bank of the Cook Islands (BSP) with the support of the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC) two day annual Easter Fishing competition starts on Saturday morning at 6am; the event continues on Monday at the same time with the final weigh-ins at 6pm on both days.
New water station in Pokoinu
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The community of Pokoinu in Nikao held the blessing and opening of their new water station on Friday afternoon.
Locals upset by ISIS kidnap
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
The capture by ISIS of Cook Islands-born Red Cross nurse Louisa Akavi has shocked and upset the Cook Islands community, here and in New Zealand.
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