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Articles by Melina Etches
Aitutaki’s Tautu village raises over $81k with Koni Raoni fundraiser
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The annual Boxing Day Koni Raoni (dance around) fundraiser event on Aitutaki on Monday has raised just over a whopping $81,000 for the host village of Tautu.
MOU strengthens partnership for disaster response
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Government has strengthened its partnership with Cook Islands Red Cross Society to boost their preparation for the cyclone season which remains in force until April 2022.
Wet weather does little to dampen Christmas spirit
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Down came the rain again for the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event at the National Auditorium that was held yesterday evening.
Fireworks at Rotaract Christmas in the Park Tonight
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Treat your kids and bring your family out to the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event, tonight at the National Auditorium.
Aitutaki taro headed for New Zealand
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Aitutaki has once again shown its flair for innovation by initiating its first airfreight trial of export taro to New Zealand.
Wellington college students embrace Cook Islands culture
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Queen Margaret’s College in Wellington, New Zealand had their Māori and Pasifika performing arts groups, Te Whānau o Kuīni Mākareta, perform in the college hall in early November.
Condemned Victory Theatre demolished for public safety
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The demolition of the former Victory Theatre building that had stood in a dilapidated condition for a decade was finally torn down and its rubble removed on Tuesday for the “safety of the community”.
Sea Eagle II Captain says 'Kia Orana'
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Since the Cook Islands maritime borders remain closed, the magnificent Sea Eagle II, the largest aluminium sailing yacht in the world at 81 metres, just sailed by last Friday.
Demolition work starts on century old building
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The demolition of the former Victory Theatre building (formerly the Royal Hall) that dates back to the 1920s, started yesterday.
Council urges government to ‘not forget about our people living with disabilities’
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Ahead of the border reopening on January 13, 2022, the Cook Islands National Disability Council has called on the government “to not forget about our people living with disabilities”.
Mamas get creative for Christmas
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
The Punanga Nui Market came alive yesterday morning with refreshingly scented creative and colourful flower ei spread out through the front stalls.
Covid-19 safety products donated
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Twenty-three packages of cleaning products, gloves, masks and other housework essentials have been donated to vulnerable and persons with disabilities organisations and Family Welfare clinics on Rarotonga.
Sea Eagle II sails by Rarotonga
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
With the hollow booms of its horn to announce Kia Orana, at Avarua harbour, the magnificent Sea Eagle II Super yacht sailed by Rarotonga yesterday morning on its way to New Zealand.
Annual Santa parade brings Christmas joy
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Although there were less spectators than previous years to watch the annual Tropical Christmas Santa Parade through town, the squeals of glee from the kids as the floats passed made it all the more worthwhile.
Stage set for annual Santa Parade
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Christmas is creeping around the corner and the countdown has well and truly started.
Darts club throws lifeline to less fortunate
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
The Charlies Eke Darts Club based in Titikaveka are not just about sport and socialising, the kind hearted members have donated over $12,600 to various community organisations on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Palmerston hosting pre-Christmas celebrations
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Marsters families from Palmerston island are hosting an extravagant evening of live music, cultural entertainment, and island buffet food tonight.
Record 1000 Christmas Boxes packed for families in need
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Christmas spirit is well and truly alive in Rarotonga when 1000 Christmas Boxes – a record for the Cook Islands Christmas Box project – were packed in an hour and 30 minutes.
First Fireworks and Christmas event for Mitiaro
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
For the first time, the island of Mitiaro marked the festive season with a Christmas at the Wharf event and dazzling display of fireworks.
Rain brings relief to Penrhyn
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Over the past few weeks rain has poured down on the Northern group atoll of Penrhyn, bringing sighs of welcome relief for approximately 250 residents.
