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Articles by Melina Etches
Honouring our traditional leaders
Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Aronga Mana, Ekalesia, dignitaries, family and friends attended Te Ra o te Ui Ariki yesterday with their respective Ariki in recognition of the nation’s traditional leaders’ public holiday.
Message in a jar discovered in church
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A message in a jar written by the late Eric Vincent Browne (known as Papa Man) nearly 30 years ago in 1995 was discovered in the Avarua Ekalesia CICC when workers were stripping upstairs of the church.
Traditional leaders call for 'respect' on Ui Ariki Day
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cook Islands traditional leaders want people to start respecting and observing the Ui Ariki public holiday instead of playing sports and doing other activities.
The battle of the drums
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The battle of the drums Te ‘Emo’anga Tangi Kaara (drumming competition) for juniors, is geared up to hit the big stage inside the National Auditorium tomorrow night.
Tournament helps educate youth
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Approximately 650 netball and rugby players making up 56 teams from primary and secondary schools across Rarotonga competed in the 2022 Rising Stars Championship which closed last Friday at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Bergman Gallery opens in Auckland
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The new Bergman Gallery Auckland in New Zealand was officially opened over the weekend by Cook Islander Caren Rangi, Chair of the Arts Council of New Zealand, Toi Aotearoa.
Kiwis celebrate Matariki in the Cooks
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand High Commission staff have hosted an inaugural Matariki Ball in line with Māori New Year becoming a national holiday in Aotearoa.
Imene o te Au Vairakau: Songs of Healing
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Eight talented composers old and new shared their knowledge and experiences of Te au Vairakau Tupuna o toku Matakeinanga/Enua - the Traditional Medicine of my Community/Island through song, in Te Mire Atu competition which was held on Thursday night at the National Auditorium.
MV Seasurveyor at Avatiu Harbour
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
The first of the Seabed Minerals research vessels berthed at Avatiu Harbour this week.
National Environment Service launches communications strategy
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
The National Environment Service has launched their Environmental Communication (Comms) Strategy, the start of a journey to deliver communication and updates of the agency to the public.
Opera singer reaching for the stars
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Cook Islands opera singer Ridge Ponini keeps reaching for the stars.
Young Cook Island model ready for London Pacific Fashion Show
Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Cook Islander Tuvaine Samuel is the youngest model taking part in the International London Pacific Fashion Show 2022.
Bank of the Cook Islands celebrates 21st anniversary in true island style
Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) has a vision, to become a “full” service bank provider to Cook Islanders, and since its establishment in 2001, the financial institution has come a long way, effectively offering more valued services to its clients.
Caring for our tamariki: Paunu clinics receive timely boost
Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The Paunu clinics which resumed after 18-month pause caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has received a timely boost.
Honey, I love you: Beekeeper shares his knowledge
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Receiving “a swarm of bees” as a birthday gift started David Cramp’s love affair with the bees.
Musician to receive Te Tane Toa award
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Renowned musician Garth Young is set to become the first non-Cook Islander to be awarded with the Tane Toa Kuki Airani on the 14th edition of the quarterly award.
A celebration of Reo Maori songs
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After two postponements due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Te Mire Atu composers competition which celebrates original Cook Islands Reo Maori song compositions will be held tomorrow at the National Auditorium.
U.S Coastguards assess Avatiu port
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Coastguards from the United States charged with a congressional mandate to assess ports and look at the global supply chain for dangers and risks, are visiting Rarotonga to conduct assessments at the port of Avatiu.
Bears stun defending champs Panthers
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Arorangi Bears reigned supreme in round three Rarotonga Club 15s clash beating defending champions Tupapa Panthers over the weekend.
‘Ready to serve my community’
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
After spending decades working for the governing Cook Islands Party, Makiroa Mitchell-John is ready to serve her community of RAPPA (Ruatonga, Avatiu, Palmerston, Panama and Atupa) with the newly-formed Cook Islands United Party.
