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Articles by Melina Etches

Penrhyn schools participate in inaugural Maths Quiz

Thursday 16 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National, Outer Islands

The Penrhyn school of Tetautua crossed the island’s lagoon highway to attend the first Maths Quiz hosted by Omoka School last Friday.


Beach netball fundraiser postponed

Thursday 16 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the “Shoot your Shot – Beach Netball” fundraiser by the Netball and Basketball Cook Islands sports codes which was scheduled to take place this Saturday has now been postponed to April 1.


Aotearoa New Zealand Citizenship certificates presented

Wednesday 15 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Nine Aotearoa New Zealand Citizenship certificates were presented at a special ceremony yesterday afternoon at Ngātipā.


Serving coffee the old fashioned way at Aitutaki’s new hangout spot

Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

At Kofi Bar located in the village of Amuri in Aitutaki coffee is served the old fashioned way – in a mug topped with freshly squeezed coconut cream gently stirred in.


Veteran Manihiki composer here to entertain

Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National

Veteran composer Ruhau Tamaunu from the island of Manihiki is returning to the stage this Thursday night to perform in The Edgewater Resort and Spa Te Pae Tai Nui' Te Mire Atu competition.


Touch comp

Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association will this afternoon hold second to last round of their weekly open’s competition at the National Stadium in Nikao. On Wednesday last week, the association held the mixed competition which saw some tough battles.


Fun in the sun at annual vaka race

Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

In the scorching sun where the only place to cool off was in the inviting sparkling sea, 16 oe vaka corporate teams battled for top prize at Vaiana’s Bistro & Bar beachfront on Saturday afternoon.


Eels thump Sea Eagles

Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels have made their title intentions clear with a big win in round three of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition over the weekend.


Fisherman lands whopper blue marlin

Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Local fisherman Pauro Arnold was stoked to land his biggest blue marlin – a monster weighing in at 274.5 kilogram – on Saturday afternoon during the annual Gordon Murray Memorial fishing competition.


Promoting ‘good vibes’ with gemstones

Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local, National

Designing and creating unique jewellery pieces using natural healing gemstones like aventurine and sunstone are known to fill your soul with good happy energy and inspiration.


Pa Ariki meets Aquaman

Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features, National

Pa Marie Ariki (middle) meets world famous actor Jason Momoa of Aquaman fame at Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival this week at Auckland’s Ngā Ana Wai Eden Park.


Making a living on an island

Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National, Outer Islands

Manihiki entrepreneurs Jemina Samson-Tangi and Toka Charlie have joined forces to boost and grow their ‘side hustle’ businesses from their remote northern group island.


From the remotest to central: Schools endorse 2023 prefects

Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Schools in the Cook Islands celebrated the beginning of the 2023 academic year hosting special induction ceremonies for their respective prefects who were covered with sweet scented flower and maire ei.


Women carve their place in traditional art

Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, National

Master carver Ta’unga Mike Tavioni BEM believes in women carvers and that they should be encouraged to practice the art.


Embracing equity for International Women’s Day

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Embracing Equity is the International Women’s Day 2023 campaign theme to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren't enough.


Incentives offered to strengthen relationships

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

In an effort to reconnect and strengthen the relationship with their parents, guardians and community, Apii Avarua are starting a new school programme tomorrow.


Henderson gears up for eighteenth Ironman NZ

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Kevin Henderson is gearing up for his 18th Ironman New Zealand in Taupō, Aotearoa next weekend, an extraordinary achievement for the 67-year-old triathlete from Matavera, Rarotonga.


World Heritage sites need community support

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

World Heritage Specialist Dr Anita Smith facilitated a scoping workshop on the status of world heritage in the Cook Islands, presenting the processes on submitting “tentative lists”, properties which are considered to be cultural and/or natural heritage of outstanding universal value.

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Historical first lift at Justice

Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Local, National

Accessibility issues for the elderly and disabled to access the Ministry of Justice building in the Avarua township, will finally be addressed as work begins on the building’s new lift project.


Research ship arrives in Cooks to explore seabed

Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Environment, Local, National

The impressive scientific equipped seabed explorer vessel Anuanua Moana ship docked at Avatiu Harbour yesterday morning, having started her maiden journey to the Cook Islands from Amsterdam, Netherlands in August 2022.

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