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Articles by Melina Etches
NCD awareness day tomorrow
Tuesday 5 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Forty per cent of the Cook Island’s population was affected by Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) last year.
Selam's battle for 241kg monster
Saturday 2 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Local fisherman Kevin Selam landed a hefty 241.3kg marlin on Thursday afternoon.
Apii Takitumu appoints its 2019 prefects
Saturday 2 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Takitumu Primary school held their prefect investiture ceremony last Friday morning at the Holy Revival Church.
Join in and help with Muri Beach replanting
Saturday 2 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Muri Environment Care (MEC) is inviting the Ngatangiia community to join in the beach-planting exercise on Monday March 4 at 4.30 pm.
Stage set for fishing comp
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Game Fishing Club’s first competition for the year will take place this Saturday, sponsored by the weighmaster Kirk Denison.
Delighting in Raro's kids and helping around globe
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Betty Folliard is spending her three-week stay on Rarotonga helping students at Takitumu Primary School with their reading abilities as a Global Volunteer, with her friend Gail Kulick.
Opera singer, politician, judge and now teacher
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Global Volunteer Gail Kulick, from Minnesota USA, had never heard of the Cook Islands, “it is a world away”, until she volunteered to help here arriving on February 3 “for a 3-week vacation”.
Historic day for Palmerston
Thursday 14 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
“Today marks a historical day for our people and a better future for our descendants.
Colour of Love for Valentine's Day
Thursday 14 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
For the first time, local artist Tokerau Jim has created a special Happy Valentine’s “Red - Colour of Love” music video to commemorate this day of loving and giving.
Palmerston House foundation to be laid today
Wednesday 13 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The Marsters families are enthused with the progress of the Palmerston House site since work started on February 4.
Mama Tapu blessed to be 90
Tuesday 12 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tapumanoanoa Andrew (nee Tinirau), affectionately known as Mama Tapu, was overwhelmed with the surprise 90th birthday organised by her family last week.
Badminton U19 reps' first Oceania champs
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
For the first time the Cook Islands will be represented at the Junior Under 19 Oceania Badminton Championships in Melbourne.
Duo create Trios for local scene
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Hot on the Rock
“Trios”, a cosy island-style bar, located at the original Banana court premises (formerly known as the Garden Bar), opened its doors last Friday.
Avarua honours its new prefects
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Prefects for Apii Avarua 2019 were presented their badges at the National Auditorium yesterday morning.
Creating vibrant art from everyday trash
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Weaving vibrant intricate art pieces from every day trash, is a passion for Sabine Janneck, a staunch advocator of waste management.
Fundraiser for Lotu
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Sadly, 9-year-old Lotu Vaevae Pare has been recently diagnosed with leukaemia.
Apii Mauke roll steady
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
It’s a great start for Apii Mauke this year with a steady school roll number of 64 students.
Nicholas enters not guilty plea in NZ
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas entered a plea of “not guilty” in the Manukau District Court this week, to the charge of unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
Rebuilding an icon
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
A small team of hard-working volunteers are putting in a great deal of time and effort to rebuild Vaka Marumaru Atua in Auckland, New Zealand.
Composers contest being held tomorrow
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
There have been seven registrations confirmed for the anticipated Te Mire ‘Atu composers competition to be held tomorrow at the National Auditorium.
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