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Articles by Melina Etches
Tereora students rapt to be short listed for Defence Force
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Four Tereora College Year 13 students – Keanu Harawira, Junior Peraua, Enua Heather and Joshua Simpson – are hoping they will be accepted into the New Zealand Defence Force next year.
Islands decide Aronga Mana
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The 48th Ui Ariki conference closed with a range of significant matters discussed, including the clarification of which traditional title holders fall under the category of Te Aronga Mana.
Blood v law: Traditional leaders' call
Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Ui Ariki have resolved adopted children should be allowed to inherit land, if they have no chance of ever knowing their biological parents.
Warriors of the sea
Tuesday 20 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tourists and locals alike will enter Cook Islands waters safe in the knowledge some of the world’s best life guards are watching over them.
Ui Ariki proclaim chlorine support
Tuesday 20 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Traditional leaders have announced they are broadly in support of chlorinating Rarotonga’s water supply.
St Joseph's moves ahead with new IT
Monday 19 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Patient students of St Joseph’s primary school who waited patiently for the blessing of their information technology equipment, impressed invited guests, including Minister Rose Brown who acknowledged their good behaviour in her speech.
Kids page: Manihiki's pearls of wisdom
Saturday 17 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
This week Cook Islands News reached out to Apii Ruamanu in Manihiki, the students are happy to share their aspirations with us.
Like a boss: Young entrepreneurs show off their wares
Saturday 17 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Buy local, these Cooks entrepreneurs say – and this week, they showed why. Models blaze down the runway of the Lady Boss show to promote the brands of young women in business, showcasing apparel and merchandise.
'The Rock' stuntman visits
Saturday 17 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Hollywood stuntman Tanoai Reed could be mistaken for action star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson – after all, he stands in for the actor in his most dangerous moves.
Injured author inspires hope in students
Friday 16 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Recovering from a work accident in which his arm was crushed 33 years ago, when he was 25, Alistair McIntyre spiralled downwards coping with his physical injury, and suffered from mental illness.
'Man in charge drank water from sewage outfall'
Friday 16 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Residents are mixed in their responses to a proposed 300-metre outfall pipe to flush treated sewage from Muri out into the ocean off Turangi.
Whopper of a wahoo
Friday 16 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
With the biggest annual Gary Parlour Wahoo fishing competition on next weekend, this 48.4kg whopper has come in early.
Kaireva Beach House: 'Ultimately rude hosts'
Friday 16 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Darin Grimes and his family felt so “cheated and deceived” after their stay at Rarotonga’s Kaireva Beach house that they created a website to warn other travellers.
Minister: 'We're not stupid'
Thursday 15 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Corrective Services Minister George Angene believes hard drugs are being brought into the country by sea.
Tou Ariki re-elected head of chiefs
Wednesday 14 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Traditional leaders continue to debate how to solve issues with customs.
Ngari receives 35 year service award
Wednesday 14 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weather
Back in 1984 when weather balloons were a familiar sight at the Meteorological station in Nikao, Arona Ngari first joined the department.
Insulting and embarrassing end' to honeymoon, says Kiwi guest
Tuesday 13 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Beach house owners say they are victims of an online harassment campaign.
Swim sensation is carried shoulder-high through Atiu
Tuesday 13 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The country’s swimming sensation Wesley Roberts left Atiu yesterday, after a hero’s welcome on his home island.
Open day for budding sailors
Saturday 10 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Those who are keen to have a go at sailing regardless of lack of experience, are welcome to the Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) Open Day from 9am this morning.
Concentrating on the dance
Saturday 10 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Students started back at school on Tuesday. For Apii Avarua the kids are not only excited to be back in the classrooms, they are in full swing with rehearsals for the opening of their dome on August 23. Year 8 pupil Ephraim Simpson is happy to be back. “I’ve had enough of the holidays, I missed being at school with my friends.” A keen dancer, he says, being in the team helps keep him fit. Tione Nand couldn’t wait for school to start again and loves his culture. “It’s a lot of fun and when I’m dancing it puts a smile on my face; I miss learning and I’m so happy to be back.”
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