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Articles by Melina Etches
Muri's own winning master chef
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
At the Muri Night Market, the Pokino family’s garlic prawns are famous – and now we know why.
Pop star lives up to his rap
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Jamaican-American teen pop icon Sean Kingston sings his hit, ‘We like to sleep all day and party all night! This is how we like to live our life!’
Dancers in Hawaii promote Cooks for tourists
Monday 1 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
There’s not much time to rest, for Cook Islands dancers performing four shows a day to thousands of fans in Hawaii.
The tuna are biting!
Monday 1 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Yellowfin tuna are definitely out there and biting with a striking 73kg beauty landed just last week.
Schooling goes out of this world!
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Arorangi students are enthusiastic and excited to participate in the Cook Islands News educational KidsPage.
Mission possible
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
When Aue Inangaro Tamariki Vakatini graduated with a National Certificate in Business Management, his children weren’t there to see him accept his qualification.
Island works through night on quilts
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
There were sleepless nights to complete more than 30 tivaivai tui auri in four days – but it was well worth the time and dedication.
'I don't know any Cook Islands woman who is shy'
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
The New Zealand city of Christchurch had been ripped apart by a massive earthquake. Many people were fleeing the city. But in 2012, Munokoa Poto Williams moved to Christchurch.
Support for troubled young ones rockets to the fore
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Counsellors say they are ready to help young people, regardless of their age, sexuality or psychological issues.
Creative Centre's new boss doesn't hesitate
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Matake Paruru sits quietly and gracefully in her chair and politely shrugs off questions with a soft smile. It’s hard for her to hear, but her pleasure in interacting with other people is hard to mistake.
Cameras catch massive tuna catch
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Seven longline vessels have transferred 850 tonnes of albacore tuna on to the big Chinese freezer ship that has caught the eye of locals.
Mangaia comfort
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Aumetua Rennie of Mangaia grabs onto the handrail that helps her move around her home.
Local chefs in global challenge
Monday 24 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Cook Islands chefs Ngatupa (Vou) Williams and William Pokino were set to demonstrate their cooking skills competing in the Global Young Chefs event in Melbourne yesterday, up against representatives from New Zealand, Australia and Fiji.
'Unreal' 67.4kg tuna wins fishing comp
Monday 24 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
AN IMPRESSIVE 67.4kg yellowfin tuna hooked the heaviest fish category of the Bond Store Steinlager fishing event on Saturday.
Ke ola from Niua school in Pukapuka
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
This week we bring our readers updates and projects from Niua school students on the island Pukapuka – one of our remotest islands of the Northern group.
Cinema: We were ordered to stop screening Rocketman
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Empire Cinemas have hit back at the Internal Affairs Secretary’s account of the banning of Rocketman.
'The kids get it'
Friday 21 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
“Are there rubbish fairies on the island?”
Like a ship out of water
Friday 21 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Vaka captain Sam Timoko (right) passes by the original hull of Marumaru Atua as it is moved from Avatiu to the Pa Ariki palace. Ruined by a devastating fire in 2017, the hull was left by the CITC supermarket.
Sea Eagles netball celebrate their 2019 season
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball
The Ngatangiia/Matavera Netball Club celebrated the end of the season in style, starting the morning off with a bus ride around the island for the junior players last Saturday.
Chinese products promoted here
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Companies from China are in the country to promote their products to the local market.
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