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Articles by Melina Etches
Tourists name Aitutaki resort as one of the best
Tuesday 15 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been named one of the Top 20 in Australia and the South Pacific, in the annual Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards.
Miss Cook Islands 2019 contestants put on first catwalk show
Monday 14 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Miss Cook Islands Tropicana Parade showcasing striking garments from local designers was well-received by the audience this weekend.
Police talk inquest into missing boy
Monday 14 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Police expect to meet the coroner with a view to a public inquest into how 7-year-old Lapana Tupou fell overboard from the inter-island ship Lady Moana.
50yos 'get down on it' again
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Their school may have burned down, but the Apii Avatea students of 1982 reunited this week to burn up the dance floor – ‘and we have all turned out to be pretty amazing’.
Kids page: O brother, where art thou?
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Some great tips for entertaining the kids in the school holidays – and lessening mum and dads’ stress!
Tropicana in the tropics
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
When Tara Tuarae-White was a girl, she drove her mum mad playing dress-ups. But tonight, she’s dressing the country’s most beautiful women.
Diesel pipe is fixed
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Repairs to the ruptured Pacific Energy fuel pipeline located on the main road at Avatiu harbour have been completed, ahead of the scheduled arrival of the next fuel tanker ship next month.
Te Reo Maori words revived
Friday 11 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Merle Pukerua was delighted to discover old Maori words and terms she had never heard of.
The science of beauty
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Beauty pageants aren’t for everyone, says the winner of Miss Cook Islands New Zealand. But for all the stress, the personal rewards are enormous. Article by Melina Etches and photos by Gerardus Verspeek.
Safer flights to Pa Enua
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
New satellite-based landing approaches should mean fewer flights are forced to turn back in bad weather.
Punanga Nui's tantalising new night market
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Punanga Nui markets will be operating every Thursday evening from 5 to 9pm, starting tonight.
Miss Cooks NZ 'stunning' in her triumph
Tuesday 8 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
“I’m honoured and proud,” says Terito Story, after being crowned Miss Cook Islands New Zealand.
Life on the ocean wave
Tuesday 8 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
John Teaurima has been at sea even longer than his police patrol boat, Te Kukupa – but even he needs seasickness pills in the bigger storms. Melina Etches meets him.
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.
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