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Articles by Melina Etches
Ui Ariki Day to 'bring out grievances'
Thursday 4 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Locals and guests alike will be welcomed to tomorrow’s Ui Ariki Day celebrations, honour the Cook Islands’ Ariki, the Aronga Mana, and their ancestors and traditions and influence on today’s modern nation.
Team Cook Islands visit marae
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
A powerful chant was recited by national sportsman Romani Katoa to show respect for traditional leaders who welcomed the Pacific Games team onto the Atupure Marae.
New coat of paint brightens centre
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A team of Bluesky employees have committed to helping to brighten up the Are Pa Metua to support the elderly in their community.
Kingston – it's about the energy
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Sean Kingston’s first impression of Rarotonga is that it feels ‘amazing’.
Animal welfare notice offends former manager
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The former manager of the local animal welfare organisation has called a public notice from them “suggestive” and “short-sighted”.
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.
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