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Articles by Melina Etches
DNA test for land rights
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
DNA testing to prove and identify the lineage of a person in regards to land ownership has been brought before the Cook Islands High Court for the first time.
Cook Islanders receive Queen's honours
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Vaine Arai Areora received the Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to the Cook Islands community and sport.
Construction company supports dance show
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
For the first time McConnell Dowell are sponsors of the Te Mire ‘Ura cultural dance show that begins tonight at the National Auditorium.
Clark raises important issues
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark, met with the National Council of Women (NCW) on Saturday during her whirlwind visit to the Cook Islands last week.
Cook Islander receives Master of Aviation
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Born and raised on Rarotonga, Nikau Edward Tangaroa, the son of the late Papa Nikau Tangaroa and Mama Ina, recently graduated from Palmerston North’s Massey University with a Master of Aviation (with Distinction).
Te Mire 'Ura dancer of the year begins
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Ministry of Culture’s Te Mire ‘Ura Junior and Intermediate International dancer of the year competition starts at 6.30pm on Thursday evening at the National Auditorium.
Former PM Clark delivers views on women in politics
Monday 29 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A bright, cheerful and colourful group of women gathered at Tamarind House on Saturday for Helen Clark’s presentation on Women in Politics, hosted by the National Council of Women (NCW).
ANZAC thoughts from our young
Saturday 27 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Into the first week of the school holidays we caught up with a few kids at the Punanga Nui markets on Wednesday; the youngsters shared how they have spent their holidays so far, and their thoughts on ANZAC Day.
Poila wins BSP fishing comp
Saturday 27 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Paku Poila claimed the $1000 first prize in the Bank of the South Pacific’s fishing competition held over Easter weekend, reeling in the heaviest fish.
Pumps junior golf day today
Friday 26 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
The CITC Pumps open golf day for boys and girls from the ages of 6 to 16yrs starts today from 9am to 12pm at the Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao.
Auckland Catholic youth on Raro
Saturday 20 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
The Cook Islands Catholic Community Auckland (CICCA) youth pilgrimage is visiting the island for a religious and cultural immersion during holy week and Easter.
Easter fishing comp to cast off
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Bank of the Cook Islands (BSP) with the support of the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC) two day annual Easter Fishing competition starts on Saturday morning at 6am; the event continues on Monday at the same time with the final weigh-ins at 6pm on both days.
New water station in Pokoinu
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The community of Pokoinu in Nikao held the blessing and opening of their new water station on Friday afternoon.
Locals upset by ISIS kidnap
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
The capture by ISIS of Cook Islands-born Red Cross nurse Louisa Akavi has shocked and upset the Cook Islands community, here and in New Zealand.
Marshmallow Easter eggs still popular
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Easter is here in a few days and chocolate goodies in the major food outlets in town are proving popular with sales improving as the long weekend break nears.
Apii Avarua building dome
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Avarua’s multipurpose dome is well underway, with the canvas placed on its steel frames last week.
Pharmacy wins best in blue
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
The CITC Pharmacy staff earned the prize of morning tea for the best dressed team in blue for the Autism Awareness day held earlier this month.
Raro Records – from keys to music of life
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Hot on the Rock
The popular Raro Records first opened its doors at the Mana Court premises in the early nineties.
Niua school on Pukapuka celebrates Autism Awareness day
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Niua on the remote island of Pukapuka raised $335 in support of Autism Awareness Day last week.
Schools rehearse for next week's festival
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The Rarotonga schools two-day culture festival begins on Tuesday next week from 6pm at the national auditorium.
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