Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands
The colossal amount of around $1 million has been raised for the island of Mangaia’s Te Arikianga o te Evangelia, the Arrival of the Gospel Bicentennial commemoration festivities that will be held this coming June.
Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tourism is the key driver for economic development in the Cook Islands and Tereora College graduates Kubethreana Taripo and Rakiki Brown are both “excited” to be the first scholarship students to be awarded the Cook Islands Tourism Leadership Programme scholarship.
Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
The Ngati Tangiiau chiefly tribe of Takitumu have gathered at Te Tu’ukura Marae in Turangi, Ngatangiia for the peaceful “akataoanga” traditional investiture of Maui Rangatira – Justine Matatoa Flanagan and Te Pa’u Tangi o Tangiiau Rangatira – Teremoana Peter Tamariki Monga.
Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
Just over a week after starting back at school, Apii Takitumu welcomed in the month of February by hosting their prefect’s induction day at the Holy Spirit Revival Church yesterday morning.
Friday 2 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
College students have been given the opportunity to gain firsthand exposure to various government agencies through a work experience programme.
Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A week-long celebration of ‘love, acceptance and unity’ will mark the first anniversary of the Cook Islands decriminalising same-sex relations.
Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
Dance, drums, song, and a downpour of rain marked the 50th Anniversary of Rarotonga International Airport as joyful cultural celebrations took flight on the tarmac yesterday morning.
Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
Thousands attended the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Rarotonga International Airport yesterday morning, the festivities starting with a refreshing shower of rain that blessed the opening formalities.
Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
At 5am this morning the tangi kaara of the drums around the island will signal the start of the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Rarotonga Airport which starts 8.30am.
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
Anticipation builds as the Rarotonga International Airport prepares to mark its 50 years of excellence on Monday, January 29, celebrating its Golden Jubilee.
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
Amidst the bustling hub of aviation activity at the gateway to the Cook Islands, Rarotonga Airport, stands Rescue Fire Services’ dedicated manager, George Nicholls, who has committed nearly 45 years of solid-service to the community. Melina Etches reports.
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
Prime Minister Mark Brown was one of the close to four thousand people who took up the opportunity presented by Airport Authority Cook Islands to walk along the 2.3-kilometre airport runway for the first time on Tuesday.
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Celebrating the richness of people and culture, the Airport Authority Cook Islands will today host a special Kia Orana Day as part of their 50th anniversary celebration on Monday.
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Cardio Combat (CC) crew will be presenting an energising sweat session this Saturday, January 27, at 6.30am at the Tupapa Centre to support Cook Islands 68-year-old super triathlete Kevin Henderson, who is gearing up for his 19th Ironman New Zealand in Taupō, Aotearoa next month.
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service (NES) has received three new Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) permit applications for public consultation.
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Tiare Kora, who takes care of her family’s “Kora Pearls” booth, is one of the 24 vendors at the Airport Market Days.
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After the exhilarating Airport Runway experience on Tuesday afternoon, Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) got back into gear early yesterday morning for the official opening of their Market Days.
Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Honouring courage and dedication, three Airport Authority Rescue fire fighters were recognised with Long Service Gold Star awards (25+ years’ service).
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
In the lead up to next week’s 50th anniversary celebration of the Rarotonga International Airport, passengers on “Flight Bus Number 50” public tour broke into heartfelt island songs, cherishing the milestone moment of riding along the airport runway.
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Senior students at Apii Te Uki Ou kicked off their 2024 academic year and first day back at school yesterday with a unique experience – a bus tour on the Rarotonga International Airport.