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Articles by Melina Etches
Tupapa MP Maggie grateful for donations
Tuesday 4 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Minister George (Maggie) Angene in his capacity as the member of Parliament for Tupapa-Maraerenga, recently put a call out to businesses to assist in a drive for new equipment and machinery to help with the cleaning and maintenance of the village.
Blackrock lets kids choose activities
Saturday 1 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The Blackrock Api’i Potiki Early Childhood Education Centre (ECE) located in Nikao has been running since the early 1970s.
Bougainville maintains French ties
Friday 31 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The French Navy patrol boat Bougainville arrived at Avatiu harbour on Wednesday for its routine visit to strengthen links between the two countries.
Cook Islands girl detained in LA
Friday 31 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Puna Raela, a nine-year-old girl from Aitutaki, was detained at Los Angeles International Airport last week by United States authorities.
Tennis records mixed results in Pacific Cup
Thursday 30 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
For the second consecutive year, Fiji is hosting the Pacific Nations Cup, funded by the International Tennis Federation, as part of their commitment to provide high level team competition to Class C nations in a Davis/Fed Cup Format.
Teau Vainetini Tivaivai on exhibit
Wednesday 29 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Teau Vainetini tivaivai (hand embroidery) sewing group of Puaikura are exhibiting their beautiful creative pieces at the Calvary Hall this week until Friday.
Anderson wins tennis opener
Wednesday 29 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Tennis women’s rep Tamara Anderson won her first match in the Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) Nations Cup Pacific tournament in Fiji on Monday (CI time).
Tennis team off to Nations Cup
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Father Jason Pierre and daughter Ruby will represent the Cook Islands along with well-known tennis player Brett Baudinet and Tamara Anderson, at the Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) Nations Cup Pacific tournament in Fiji next week from May 28 to June 3.
NES celebrates biodiversity day
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The National Environment Service (NES) together with director Nga Puna celebrated International Biodiversity Day last Wednesday evening to commemorate the occasion in the Cook Islands, hosting a special event at their headquarters in Tupapa.
Flamboyant Moss history
Sunday 26 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
With the recent collapse of large branches of the iconic 127 year old flamboyant tree at the Avarua roundabout, National Archives has kindly provided early photographs of the tree.
First designer event Te Ata o Avaiki
Saturday 25 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Empowering and inspiring emerging Cook Islands designers through culture and environment to promote creativity in fashion, is the theme behind a new event initiated by the Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD).
Chess and leadership occupy Nikao students
Saturday 25 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Nikao Year 7/8 students were busy researching an ‘international leader’ of their choice on Thursday morning for a school project.
Tall ship calls in
Friday 24 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Tall Ship the SSV Robert C. Seamans called into Avatiu harbour on Monday morning with a stop-over during its five-week educational voyage.
Vainekeu family wins Nukutere monster raffle
Thursday 23 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Vainekeus won the $30000 Nukutere College Monster raffle drawn on Friday evening at the school grounds, and are pictured receiving their cheque yesterday afternoon.
Cook Islands tennis to participate in Nations Cup
Wednesday 22 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
The Cook Islands will be represented by tennis players Ruby Pierre, Jason Pierre, Brett Baudinet and Tamara Anderson at the Nations Cup Pacific Tennis Tournament in Fiji from May 28 to June 3.
French Navy patrol boat visits Rarotonga
Wednesday 22 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Just over two years old, the ship weighs 20,000 tons, is 64 metres in length and has a crew of 23 of which five are female.
Focus on Food
Wednesday 22 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Representatives from various private sectors attended the “Development of National Food Safety Indicators with a One Health Approach” workshop coordinated by the Ministry of Health last Tuesday at the Crown Beach Resort.
Met Service presents climate products and services
Tuesday 21 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Early Action Rainfall (EAR) watch stakeholder workshop started yesterday with a presentation of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service’s climate products and services.
Poko's dream comes true
Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Hot on the Rock
Poko Nelio, fondly known as ‘a rocket in a pocket’ for her incredible memory for details and sprightly service in the hospitality industry, recently opened her very own food business.
Funky Friday enrichment
Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Each term at Te Uki Ou school students partake in an enrichment programme called Funky Friday.
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