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Articles by Melina Etches
Samoa league fans to hit Raro streets as team prepares for World Cup final
Thursday 17 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in League, Local, National, Sports
In celebration of Toa Samoa making the Rugby League World Cup final for the first time, the Samoan community on Rarotonga will parade through town on Friday.
Tairi reels in 58.2kg yellowfin tuna to win annual fishing comp
Thursday 17 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports
An impressive haul of yellowfin tuna dominated the species of fish weighed in at the CITC Liquor and Woodstock Fishing Competition held over the weekend.
Boyd Memorial raises $10,000 for Pride Cook Islands
Wednesday 16 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The golf course rippled with colour on Saturday with bold and bright Pride flags flying from palm trees in the cool breeze and golfers dressed in blazes of bright, neon colours, over the weekend.
We’re halfway there!
Wednesday 16 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The impressive Marae Moana seawall mural project is halfway to completion. And it’s still turning heads.
‘Remember and learn from the past’
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Religious Advisory Council (RAC) held its annual national prayer service on Sunday, praying for safety and thanking Lord Jesus Christ for continuing protection during the cyclone season which runs from November to April.
Stakeholders prepare for 2022/2023 cyclone season
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National, Weather
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service facilitated the National Climate and Oceans Forum Workshop with its stakeholders on Friday to prepare them for the 2022/23 cyclone season which runs from November to April.
Managing, minimising and preventing sports injuries
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National, Sports
The Cook Islands Games may be over, however, several sports codes on the island including cricket, rugby 7s, football and several gym exercise programmes are still active leading up to Christmas. And with sport comes injuries. Visiting sports physiotherapist Tanya Browne shares some tips on caring for sports injuries.
Lest we forget: WWI veterans remembered
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A solemn ‘Remembrance Service’ commemorated Armistice Day at the Returned & Services Association Cook Islands (RSA) in Nikao yesterday morning.
Hungry mouths gather for fundraising feast
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Six pigs, 50 cartons of chickens and hundreds of steaks kept the crowds fed at the biennial St Joseph’s Primary School Gala in Taua Terevete Park on Friday.
Suwarrow park rangers return home
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After five months of living on Suwarrow – the Cook Islands National Heritage Park – park rangers Harry Papa’i and Teina Vakapora returned safely to Rarotonga onboard Te Kukupa II on Monday morning.
Joseph family donates spectacular drum to Cook Islands National Museum
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
A fascinating giant drum which measures four metres in circumference sits grandly in the Tauranga Vananga/Ministry of Culture Cook Islands National Museum.
Aliki Makirai Henry new Ariki for Pukapuka
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Pukapuka’s new Aliki Makirai Henry (Ariki) attended Te Ulu O Te Watu society Labour Day celebrations in Auckland, New Zealand earlier last week.
Local personality Ronnie Si'ulepa passes away
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Local photographer and popular island personality Ronnie Si’ulepa passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 5 at Rarotonga Hospital.
Unwanted dogs need new homes: SPCA shelter at full capacity
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Lonely, unwanted, abandoned puppies and dogs are desperately in need of owners and new homes.
Tropical Christmas in Raro committee looking for Santa
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The season of giving and sharing the wonders of Christmas is nearly upon us and the Tropical Christmas in Raro committee is in full swing organising events and activities to bring joy to island residents especially children.
Niue hostel construction set to start in 2023
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Plans are in the pipeline for the Niue Community of Rarotonga to lay the foundation for their new hostel in Tupapa, next year.
Tereora College anticipating ‘excellent’ 2022 NCEA results
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The year 2022 has progressed well for Tereora College in light of Covid-19, particularly for its senior students.
Sendito receives Tereora College Dux award
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Vannes Sendito received the prestigious top scholar award – the 2022 Dux of Tereora College – to a big round of applause from the students at the national college prizegiving ceremony yesterday morning.
Action plan for low rainfall
Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in
The agriculture and tourism sectors have been identified as vulnerable to the impacts of low rainfall.
Parliamentary rugby clash ends in 15-all draw
Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The closely hard-fought rugby match between the New Zealand Parliamentary and the Cook Islands side over the weekend ended in a 15-all draw.
