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Articles by Melina Etches
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.
Training for the Family Protection and Support Act 2017
Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
An overview and training session on numerous parts of the Family Protection and Support Act 2017, was well attended by several government department stakeholders last Wednesday at the Sinai Hall.
Puaikura fire volunteers ready for Sky City
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
MEMBERS of the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade left Rarotonga for Auckland on Thursday afternoon prepared to compete in the annual fundraiser of the Sky Tower Challenge for Leukemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand.
Standout Ura Nui
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Participants at the 2019 Te Mire ‘Ura Nui finale on Wednesday night impressed the large crowd with their display of various techniques, creative dance routines and bright stand-out costume designs.
Pacific Resort supports CI culture events
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Regional Pacific Resort Hotel Group continues to support national culture events, recently handing over a donation of $4800 to the Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD).
Large turnout for Te Mire Penu
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Ministry of Cultural Development’s spectacular Te Mire Penu dance show on Monday night drew a large crowd of 500 diners to the international event, held under the domes for the first time, at the national auditorium.
Overseas dancers ready to go
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Cook Islands overseas performers from New Zealand and Australia arrived on the island last week to participate in the Te Mire Penu held last night, and the International Dancer of the Year (Te Mire ‘Ura Nui) competition that begins tomorrow evening at the National Auditorium.
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