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Articles by Melina Etches
Tropical Christmas Club's free movie night
Monday 17 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
On schedule for tonight rain or shine, is the annual Tropical Christmas Club Free Movie Night at 6pm.
Resource protection a vital issue
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
“The Cook Islands’ resources can be accessed by anyone if there is not legislation in place to protect them.”
It's the Christmas treat they've all been waiting for...
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The island’s children are in for a treat this afternoon with the annual Tropical Christmas Float parade scheduled to take place today at 4pm.
Christmas concert a real cracker
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
New Zealand singer Stan Walker, his band The Levites and top international dancer and DJ Lance Savali will perform a Christmas concert tonight 7pm at the National Auditorium.
Lighting up the fun
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A spectacular LED (light-emitting diode) light show with music and entertainment for the Tropical Christmas event proved popular with the audience last Saturday night.
Investiture ceremony this morning
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
In one of the most important traditional ceremonies to be held on Rarotonga for many years, George Freddric Taripo’s (Tama Ariki) investiture will begin at 6am today.
Investiture an historic occasion...
Tuesday 11 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
An historical event will take place tomorrow morning when George Freddric Taripo (Tama Ariki) is invested with the title of Makea George Karika Ariki.
Takitimu dux honoured
Tuesday 11 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Kimiora Vogel is Takitumu School’s Dux for 2018.
Miss Cook Islands does nation proud
Tuesday 11 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Reihana Koteka-Wiki has done our small country proud by ranking in the top 30 for the Miss World pageant held on December 8 in China.
Apii Te Uki Ou celebrate awards
Monday 10 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Tamarua Pureau-Pukeiti is the 2018 Apii Te Uki Ou Dux, receiving the award at the school’s prize giving function at the Matavera CICC Gibeona Hall on Friday morning.
Awards night for Apii Avarua
Monday 10 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Avarua occupied the National Auditorium on Thursday evening with an awards night filled with entertainment from each class.
Memorial trophy for winner of dux award
Saturday 8 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Maara Teariki received the St Joseph’s Academic student of 2018 school dux award at the school’s prizegiving on Wednesday.
Apii Nikao honours prize-winning pupils
Saturday 8 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The Apii Nikao 2018 Dux award was presented to Troy Matutu during the annual awards ceremony on Friday.
Fun-filled week ahead for these children
Saturday 8 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Heading into the last week of school, Papaaroa Adventist School Grade 3 and 4 kids have a fun-filled schedule ahead of them.
Apii Arorangi pupils celebrate success
Friday 7 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The Apii Arorangi Dux for 2018 is Victoria Fatiaki, who received a certificate, trophy, voucher and $200 at the school’s prizegiving event yesterday.
Prizegiving at AOG
Friday 7 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Imanuela Akatemia school held their prizegiving on Wednesday at the Arepua Gateway Assembly of God (AOG) hall in Takuvaine.
Hushed-up subjects come out in the open
Friday 7 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
As part of the series of activities organised under the 16 Days Activism to End Violence against Women, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Intaff) hosted a well-attended discussion panel at the USP on Wednesday.
Students get the lowdown on water safety
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Tereora College students were given some expert tips on water safety at Avaavaroa beach yesterday morning.
Special day marked with song and dance
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Song and dance featured significantly in the International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration on Monday.
PM's partner makes 'fishy' visit to Raro
Friday 30 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Clarke Gayford, who hosts TV series Fish of the Day and is also the partner of New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, has made a brief visit to our shores to film fishing in the Cook Islands.