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Articles by Melina Etches
Arrival of the Gospel Exhibition
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Tama ‘Ūā a Te Ui Ariki - The Gospel - The Adopted Child of the High Chiefs exhibition is on display at the Ministry of Culture Museum.
Bedding arrives ahead of Aitutaki bi-centennial celebrations
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Aitutaki Celebration Committee organisers and the Aitutaki Island Council breathed a sigh of relief when two containers of mattresses and pillows arrived to the island, to accommodate the arrival of visitors next week for the islands 200th bi-centennial celebration of the arrival of Christianity.
Search on for Rarotonga’s best burger
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Duncan Robati Corrigan loves the environment that surrounds cooking.
Privy Council to hear purse seine appeal
Tuesday 12 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Rarotonga resident William Framhein’s 2019 appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council on Cook Islands government’s purse seine fishing agreement with the European Union will be heard on November 17.
Koutu Nui presents land law recommendations
Monday 11 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Those who live overseas should not determine the lives of those who live in the Cook Islands when it comes to land matters, recommends the Koutu Nui.
Deploying FADs to attract fish
Saturday 9 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Fish is one of the healthiest foods on the planet, brimming with important nutrients such as protein, vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids, but catching them economically, especially in Rarotonga, is proving a major challenge for local fishers. However there is solution and as senior journalist Melina Etches finds out, its not that easy.
Singing their hearts out
Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Tough competition in the Karaoke Idol singing competition has resulted in two ‘wild card’ entrants selected by the judges to advance to the finals.
Aitutaki set to receive $32,400 for Bi-Centennial Celebrations
Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Each of the eight villages on Aitutaki will receive a cheque of $4050 from the Aitutaki Peoples Association Inc (APAI) of Rarotonga to assist with the expenses of hosting the island’s historic 200th Bi-Centennial Anniversary of Christianity’s arrival, later this month.
Playground to open on Saturday
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Jacob and Andrea Tuitoga have had a great start to the school holidays - the siblings were having fun at the Punanga Nui Playground yesterday.
Inmate admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
An inmate from the Arorangi Prison was admitted as an in-patient at the Rarotonga Hospital last Friday October 3, after he was found having breathing difficulties.
Traditional leaders meet to define the rules for election processes
Tuesday 5 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Define who are we? This was the question asked at the first House of Ariki Runanga Tango Enua (Native Customs) Special Committee meeting that was held yesterday at the Atupare Marae in Arorangi.
Red Cross to assist with vaccine rollout
Tuesday 5 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society will continue to support contact tracing efforts by providing the use of their facilities for isolation of the contact tracing team in the event of a future potential outbreak, says staff member Rose Winter.
Care for caregivers: Looking after those who look after you
Monday 4 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services Inc held its first workshop to train people in basic caregiving skills to care for people with long term illnesses and disabilities, earlier this week. A caregiver who attended the course was moved by the stories that were expressed.
A decade of dominance: Thrills and spills of junior athletics
Saturday 2 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Local, National, Sports
Apii Avarua has retained the Prince of Wales Primary Schools Athletics trophy for 11 years in a row after winning the 2021 edition on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Singing their way into karaoke final
Friday 1 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Harmonious and pleasant vocals from eight new karaoke singers received appreciation and applause from a 100 strong audience on Wednesday night.
Apii Avarua crowned Prince of Wales Athletics champions
Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports
Primary schools on Rarotonga competed for the annual Prince of Wales Athletics trophy over two days, with Apii Avarua receiving the coveted trophy at the prize giving awards yesterday afternoon.
Relief for Caregivers
Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Caregivers were surprised and relieved to learn that if they are “burnt out”, there are services of a nurse available who can help out and relieve them for a night.
A Park for kids to chase their BMX and skateboarding dreams
Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In the near future, kids can chase their BMX and skateboard Olympic dreams, right here on Rarotonga.
Participants share touching experiences at caregivers training
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Emotions were high as caregivers and family members bravely shared their personal touching experiences in taking care of their loved ones.
Free training course for caregivers
Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A free training course for caregivers and families to learn or to refresh their basic care giving skills for people with long term illnesses and disabilities, will start today.
