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Articles by Melina Etches
Opera singer reaching for the stars
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Cook Islands opera singer Ridge Ponini keeps reaching for the stars.
Young Cook Island model ready for London Pacific Fashion Show
Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Cook Islander Tuvaine Samuel is the youngest model taking part in the International London Pacific Fashion Show 2022.
Bank of the Cook Islands celebrates 21st anniversary in true island style
Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) has a vision, to become a “full” service bank provider to Cook Islanders, and since its establishment in 2001, the financial institution has come a long way, effectively offering more valued services to its clients.
Caring for our tamariki: Paunu clinics receive timely boost
Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The Paunu clinics which resumed after 18-month pause caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has received a timely boost.
Honey, I love you: Beekeeper shares his knowledge
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Receiving “a swarm of bees” as a birthday gift started David Cramp’s love affair with the bees.
Musician to receive Te Tane Toa award
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Renowned musician Garth Young is set to become the first non-Cook Islander to be awarded with the Tane Toa Kuki Airani on the 14th edition of the quarterly award.
A celebration of Reo Maori songs
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After two postponements due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Te Mire Atu composers competition which celebrates original Cook Islands Reo Maori song compositions will be held tomorrow at the National Auditorium.
U.S Coastguards assess Avatiu port
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Coastguards from the United States charged with a congressional mandate to assess ports and look at the global supply chain for dangers and risks, are visiting Rarotonga to conduct assessments at the port of Avatiu.
Bears stun defending champs Panthers
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Arorangi Bears reigned supreme in round three Rarotonga Club 15s clash beating defending champions Tupapa Panthers over the weekend.
‘Ready to serve my community’
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
After spending decades working for the governing Cook Islands Party, Makiroa Mitchell-John is ready to serve her community of RAPPA (Ruatonga, Avatiu, Palmerston, Panama and Atupa) with the newly-formed Cook Islands United Party.
Feeling stronger, fitter, lighter and more energetic
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Health and Fitness exercise programmes appear to be moving across the island in waves.
Flight to success
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Air New Zealand staff Lindsay Graham, John Strickland and Iain Howard, who live in New Zealand, flew in specially for the 2022 Careers Expo Day held yesterday, to inspire young Cook Islanders wanting to pursue a career in aviation.
Vaka reaches Suwarrow, rat eradication underway
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
The Vaka Marumaru Atua crew and Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) members have arrived in Suwarrow last week, and teamed up to lay rat bait on small motu to eradicate the pests which threaten the bird sanctuary.
Students get aviation insights at Careers Expo 2022
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The National Auditorium Dome was a hive of activity with students visiting the well set up booths for the 2022 Careers Expo Day held yesterday afternoon.
‘A little book with a big message’
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Artist Nanette Lela’ulu is making her debut as an author with the launch of her first book “Can you see what I see?” tomorrow evening.
Paunu clinics return after ‘Covid’ break
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The “Paunu” or monitoring of children and mothers’ health in Rarotonga have restarted this week after an 18-month hiatus due to Covid-19 precautions and restrictions.
A calling to represent Nukuroa
Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
First time candidate Paul Raui Pokoati Allsworth is standing for his home island of Mitiaro, for the United Party in the upcoming General Elections on August 1.
New book to assist young Manihikians
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Te Fuinga o Niva (Manihiki) has launched the first Cook Islands Reo Maori book in their language which is translated into English.
Mangaia hosts New Zealand high commission
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island of Mangaia warmly welcomed the New Zealand high commissioner Tui Dewes on her first official visit to the island last week.
Schools receive WASH products to promote healthy habits
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, hand washing procedures and habits have become even more important for children.
