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Glorious Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church reopens

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features

Faith and community celebrated the restoration and rebirth of the glorious Avarua CICC Ziona Tapu church after a year of extensive renovations, which culminated in a joyous reopening yesterday morning.

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An exemplary and prolific writer, author and educator

Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Fiji, National, Regional

Tributes flowed at a special celebration, a “Festschrift” (volume of tributes) for the late Dr Marjorie Tuainekore Crocombe (née Hosking) OBE (19 June 1930 – 21 July 2022), who was an exemplary author and academic of the nation.

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Students design turtle shell replicas for fundraising effort

Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National

Titikaveka Students are channelling creativity in their art classes having crafted replica turtle carapace (shell) designs which are now on display.


Health and Beauty: Indulge and Relax at Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Go Local

Indulge, relax and revitalise your body and inner being at the secluded Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa, nestled on the sandy shores of stunning Muri Lagoon.


Cooks darts team named as competition heats up

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Twenty-six Niue dart players will be flying in to compete in a dart competition in Rarotonga.


Hundreds of Pacific academics gather on Rarotonga to connect and share research

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Education, National

Hundreds of delegates from across the blue Pacific have gathered on Rarotonga for the Pacific Island Universities Research Network (PIURN) conference.

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Church renovation nearing completion

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The Avarua (Cook Islands Christian Church) CICC Ziona Tapu is nearing the completion of an extensive renovation project that has breathed new life into the historic church.


Hundreds of delegates gather in Raro for Pacific research meetings

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The biggest Pacific Island Universities Research Network (PIURN) conference starts this morning with an opening ceremony from 9am at Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium) Dome.


Apii Avarua and Anau Maungaroa: Tangi Kaara champions

Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

The captivating sounds of traditional drums in the ‘CITC Pump the Beats’ Emo’anga Tangi Kaara 2023 drumming competition on Friday night, pounded through the filled Are Karioi (National Auditorium). Melina Etches was there.


Good Rugby Exchange between Papeete and the Panthers

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers defeated visitors Papeete Rugby club 28 – 20 in a friendly match this week. Melina Etches reports.


Titikaveka’s CICC reopens in sun shining glory

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The Titikaveka Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Betela, stands tall once again in its renewed splendour, reopening its doors in the blaze of sun shining glory on Friday.


Tangi Kaara beats tonight

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Tonight, the vibrant sounds of drumming will reverberate through Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium) as schools from around the island gather for the eagerly awaited ‘CITC Pump the Beats’ Emo’anga Tangi Kaara 2023 drumming competition.


Inaugural Jetstar Sydney flight arrives to a warm welcome

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Jetstar celebrated a significant milestone as its inaugural flight from Australia touched down yesterday in Rarotonga on a clear crisp morning, arriving to a warm cultural welcome and island hospitality.

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Titikaveka’s Betela Ready to Reopen

Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Culture, Features, National

The village of Titikaveka is excited as the Ekalesia’s Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Betela reopens its doors tomorrow, following months of detailed renovations.


Jetstar launches new route to strengthen tourism and connectivity

Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Jetstar, one of the leading low cost airlines made history this morning with the launch of its first direct flight from Sydney, Australia to Rarotonga.


Papeete Rugby Club team in Raro

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Regional, Rugby Union, Sports, Tahiti

After more than three years without travelling abroad due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Papeete Rugby Club from Tahiti have finally arrived in Rarotonga.

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USP Cook Islands to host 5th Pacific Islands Universities Research Network Conference

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands Campus with Te Puna Vai Marama (Cook Islands Centre for Research), is hosting the 5th Pacific Islands Universities Research Network (PIURN) Conference next week.


PIFS Secretary-General home on first official visit

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), Henry Puna, received a warm welcome home on Monday, on his first official visit to the Cook Islands since becoming the Secretary-General in 2021.


Air Tahiti direct flights resume

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Air Tahiti is reuniting families with the resumption of their non-stop flights between Papeete, Tahiti and Rarotonga which started over the weekend.

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New Zealand-based Cook Islands group promotes culture in Italy

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

In a captivating display of cultural exchange, the Cook Islands group Te Mana Māori from Aotearoa New Zealand embarked on a journey to Bergamo, Italy to showcase and share their heritage.


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