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Articles by Melina Etches
Arorangi CICC to host Gospel Day celebrations
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tae’anga Evangelia or Gospel Day will be hosted by the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) at Raemaru Park tomorrow starting from 10am.
Rain brings little relief to Raro’s drying intakes
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Weather
Over the weekend the heavens opened and down came the rain, filling the catchment intakes, increasing water pressure in households and bringing much needed relief to the dire water shortage the island has been experiencing. But more rain is needed to replenish the drying intakes.
Graduation day stirs emotions
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Endings and beginnings, the nostalgia – wistful affection for the past, the friendships, the regrets, the relief and excitement, all came to the surface when a group of Cook Islanders graduated in New Zealand this week.
Indigenous art exhibition attracts young, emerging and established artists
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local
Drawing strength from its first exhibition in 2021, this year’s Toki Indigenous artist exhibition ‘Kopu Tangata’ features local and international artists with a platform to project their own stories through art.
Making tertiary education easier
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tereora College final year students Shalom Vunibaka, Josifini Wong and Zhera Moetaua were among those who attended the University of the South Pacific (USP) open day at its Cook Islands campus in Takamoa, Avarua yesterday.
Kiwi experts share knowledge at inaugural science expo
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) in New Zealand, conducts research across a broad range of disciplines in the environmental sciences such as the oceans, climate, freshwater, rivers, lagoons, lakes and all the animals.
Tertiary education on offer at open day
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The University of the South Pacific (USP) open day today will highlight all courses available to study from the Rarotonga campus.
International live music comes to Rarotonga
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Groove to the new sounds of Ghanaian and Afrobeat singer-songwriter Eugene Kwame Marfo also known by the stage name Kuami Eugene tonight on Rarotonga.
‘Careless scrub fires waste water’: Fire Chief
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Scrub fires lit by “careless” people clearing their crops and sections are happening too often and putting other properties at risk.
Synergy of traditional knowledge and science
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
School students were thrilled to experience new scientific experiments at the inaugural Climate Change Prime Minister’s Science Expo which started yesterday at the National Auditorium
Vaka to add training resources in revival of voyaging skills
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The blowing of the conch shell and drum beats from Temanavanui Drummers welcomed Vaka Motu Okeanos Waa’Qab into Avarua Harbour yesterday morning.
‘Pride and sporting excellence’: Cook Islands Games end with colourful closing ceremony
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
In a blaze of glory, a stunning fireworks display closed the 2022 Cook Islands Games at the National Stadium on Saturday.
Mangaia crowned champions of 2022 Cook Islands Games
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
One of the largest groups in the 2022 Cook Islands Games with over 450 registered members, Mangaia came out in force to the closing ceremony in a wave of maroon to rejoice their sporting achievements at the National Stadium on Saturday
New Zealand Foreign Minister visits Gallery Tavioni and Vananga
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Puati Mataiapo, George Ngapare welcomed New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta to the Gallery Tavioni and Vananga on Thursday, with a traditional turou.
Cook Islands Games come to a close
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Football and cycling will bring down the curtain to the 2022 Cook Islands Games this afternoon.
Mangaia set to be crowned champs
Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Team Mangaia Enua, the mighty maroons, are set to be crowned the 2022 Cook Islands Games champions after maintaining a steady lead in the games medal tally.
Tech box to speed up disaster response
Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society received its second ITinaB ICT information and communication technology box to help speed up their response, making it more effective and efficient during a disaster.
Aiming for the bullseye: Cook Islands Games darts competition heats up
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Ten island teams are represented in the Cook Islands Games Darts competition - Emo'anga Mõmore 'Iti which started on Monday at the Tupapa Maraerenga Centre.
Elderlies celebrating life
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Are Pa Metua centre for the elderly celebrated the International Day of Older People yesterday, which is observed on October 1 each year, started in 1991 by the United Nations General Assembly.
Cook Islands Child Welfare Association celebrates 89 years
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Paunu Day is when a child’s growth, development and general wellbeing is monitored in village clinics to track their health and development.
