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Articles by Melina Etches
CI Residents eye Series title
Saturday 23 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Residents will be hoping to beat defending champions Tabusoro Fiji Residents by more than 12 points to claim their first ever Vodafone-Tri Nations 15s Series.
New children’s book celebrates Māori culture and language
Saturday 23 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Back before alarm clocks startled people awake to greet the morning, noisy roosters performed that daily duty. Today, the persistent crowing of the roosters still continues in the early mornings.
VSA celebrates 60 years of service with original volunteer
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Sue Ngatokorua, one of the first Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) volunteers to be sent to the Cook Islands in 1977, attended the organisation’s 60th anniversary celebration in Avarua yesterday.
Cook Islands cyclists dig deep at Oceania Pacific Cup event
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Cycling, Sports
Cook Islands cycling duo Jason Moorfield and Roland Neururer competed in the second Oceania Cycling Federation Pacific Cup held in Tahiti over the weekend, both posting impressive results.
Empowering Pa Enua leaders
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The biennial Pa Enua Government Forum, held under the theme of “Akamatutu i te turanga o te Pa Enua – Empowering the Pa Enua”, brought together 30 key government officials in Rarotonga last week.
Connecting people and transforming lives: VSA marks 60 years of volunteering
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) is celebrating 60 years today since the first volunteers were sent out from Aotearoa New Zealand through its programme.
Cook Islands completes legacy waste collection programme for Vaka Puaikura
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Te Titā ki te Titā kore project (whiteware and e-waste collection) for Murienua in Arorangi closed yesterday, completing the collection programme of legacy waste for Vaka Puaikura.
Tokouso 22 - Tabusoro 10 in Tri Nations 15s second match
Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
In the second week of the Vodafone - Residents Tri Nations 15s Series it was the dominant Tokouso (Samoa/Tonga) forward pack that laid the foundation for their win, Tokouso winning by 22 points to 10 against Tabusoro (Fiji).
Illegal dumping continues to frustrate authorities
Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Authorities are continuing to grapple with the random dumping of E-waste on Rarotonga following multiple incidents in the past fortnight.
Compensation claims ‘concern’ and ‘disappoint’ MP
Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
Member of Parliament for Ngatangiia, Tukaka "Kaka" Ama, has raised concerns and expressed disappointment around the demand for compensation at Muri.
More than 350 overseas paddlers set to descend on Rarotonga for the Vaka Eiva
Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
The Cook Islands premier oe vaka paddling event, the internationally renowned Matson Vaka Eiva, is attracting great interest from overseas paddlers.
Preserving memories in Puaikura
Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Puaikura are preserving their memories in time capsules.
‘Mosquito coil’ linked to blaze which gutted Nikao residence
Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National
A mosquito coil in the bedroom of a Nikao home could be behind a blaze which gutted a Nikao residence.
Rising Star Claims Second Championship Title in NZ Boxing Scene
Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports
Cook Islands kickboxer Scholar Ngatokorua from Rarotonga has emerged a champion at the thrilling Ultimate Rage 30 Fight Night, which took place on September 9 at the ABA Stadium in Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand.
‘Obviously everyone wants to pick the New Zealand All Blacks’
Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
As the All Blacks were preparing to take on Namibia today in their second game during the Rugby World Cup, Cook Islands Trading Corporation administration staff were cheering them on.
First aid saves lives
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
World First Aid Day is an annual observance held on the second Saturday of September each year serving as a global platform to raise awareness about the importance of first aid knowledge and skills in saving lives.
Marumaru Atua heads for Palmerston
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weekend
Vaka Marumaru Atua has departed for Palmerston Island on a chartered trip to collect the Project Working Group (PWG) who are working with the island community to address the rat problem.
Cooks Men’s bowling team 8th place at 2023 World Bowls event
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
Cook Islands Men’s Fours bowling team are now placed 8th in the world at the 2023 World Bowls Championships in Gold Coast, Australia.
A dream catch . . .
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Visitors on board a Raro Fishing Charters vessel eturned to Avatiu Harbour ecstatic as they had just become part of their very own extraordinary fishing tale, reeling in their biggest fish ever.
College students step up for showcase
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tereora College students are gearing up to showcase their exceptional talents and creativity in the highly anticipated Tūrangavaevae Performing Arts assessment.
