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Articles by Melina Etches
Digging to find fuel leak
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Pacific Energy has failed to locate the leak in its diesel pipeline from the Avatiu wharf, leaving locals concerned about ongoing smell and environmental damage.
Kids page: Rarotonga's youngest carpenters
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
For some it was the first time using building tools, others were old hands. Melina Etches meets some clever young carpenters.
Miss Cook Islands: 'Don't be pretentious'
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
As the seven contestants prepare for next month’s Miss Cook Islands pageant, the first woman to wear the tiara has some advice for this year’s contestants: be natural. We meet Cook Islands' 1960 beauty queen.
10 guitars, 3 ukuleles
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Koka Lagoon Boys Papa Jack, Aberahama Tauta and Junior Koronui will compete tonight in the first LBV string band competition under the stars.
Young singers delight big crowd
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Jeremiah Kaimarama from Apii Arorangi gave it his all in the Junior Song Quest.
Grieving family remember their 'happy' Lapana
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
As maritime authorities investigate the safety of the Lady Moana, Lapana Tupou’s family take solace in how happy he was in his final weeks.
Rarotonga hosts FIA world cup
Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Fia’s biggest hit is Fly Away – but yesterday he flew in to Raro.
Nation unites for Lapana
Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Aunty Nga Teao-Papatua is well-known as the radiothon host on Rarotonga, but she’s never hard to to a show like today’s one before.
Public meeting as diesel still leaks
Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The location of diesel pipeline leak slowly seeping into Avatiu harbour is thought to be by the Are Tapaeanga shelter at the main entrance on the western side.
Lady Moana had functioning locator beacon, says owner
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Taio Shipping says it’s cooperating with authorities investigating how a boy went missing from MV Lady Moana.
Oil leak confirmed from Pacific Energy pipe
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
A leak from the Pacific Energy pipeline has been established as the source of a big oil spill in Avatiu harbour.
Bike tragedy claims rugby star
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union
Known to many as the ‘gentle giant’ with a big heart, Tumii Rangiauroa Tumii’s death in a tragic motorbike accident has left his family bereft.
Vaulting into future
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Ben Cork from Gymnastics Australia is helping run a Cook Islands FreeG Programme at Tereora College, a four- week programme that is aimed to get students exposed to alternative activities and sports.
Diesel leak at Avatiu harbour
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The powerful smell of diesel at Avatiu harbour has caused concern that a fuel pipeline is leaking.
Apii Avarua determined to hold trophy
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
More than 120 volunteers have signed up to assist with the Prince of Wales primary school athletics championships to be held on Wednesday next week. St Joseph’s primary school is hosting the event, and principal Shelley Berry says children are training hard. Athletes are invited for a ‘breakfast of champions’ before the day starts at 8.30am.
From the heart
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Students aged from 8 to 12 years will sing their hearts out tomorrow night at the National Auditorium.
Official inquiry into how Lady Moana lost boy overboard
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Ministry of Transport has launched an investigation into the disappearance overboard of 7-year-old Lapana Tupou from the MV Lady Moana.
Tables turned on tug
Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
The Vision fishing vessel filled in for the Ports Authority Toa tugboat yesterday, helping the LPG tanker Maea enter and dock at Avatiu harbour.
Fundraiser for 7yo Lapana's family
Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Junior Tupou, father of missing 7-year-old boy Lapana, will return to New Zealand this week to reunite with his wife and family.
'Heartbreaking' The islands mourn
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Support and sympathy is flowing in for the family of the small boy missing overboard from the interisland vessel Lady Moana.
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