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11 November 2022

Articles by Melina Etches

A sense of pride

Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The best senior individual cultural dancers had over 1000 strong audience members roaring with pride at the Ministry of Culture’s Te Mire Ura dance competition on Thursday night.


Finding our fathers: Lost heroes of WWI

Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islands soldiers who signed up to serve in World War I, served with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force NZEF to Europe.


Dancing their way to fitness

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

The teachers of Apii Niua school on Pukapuka are moving to funky beats in Zumba classes designed to help lead healthier and fitter lifestyles.

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Drone kit to capture Cook Islands beauty

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

A small delegation from Pukapuka-Nassau visiting Rarotonga this week received a drone kit from Marae Moana – Cook Islands Marine Park.


Pride and passion

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Te Mire Ura senior dancers hit the stage at the National Auditorium last night for an evening of competitive cultural dancing.


Champion dancer planning to bring the ‘wow’ factor

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Cook Islands cultural dancers will hit the stage tonight for the best, competitive and most entertaining Te Mire Ura Senior dance competition.


New President of Badminton Oceania to visit next week

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports

Ten teams will be competing in the Oceania Masters in Paradise 2022 – a badminton masters tournament for players aged over 35, next week.

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Acceptance and equality for LGBTQ+

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

IDAHOBIT is the International Day against homophobia, biphobia, interphobia and transphobia, it is the day against LGBTQIA+ discrimination which is commemorated on May 17.


Joy as Tereora holds first assembly post Covid-19 restrictions

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The Princess Anne Hall at Tereora College was packed with students for the first full assembly since the outbreak of Covid-19.


Red Bulls smash Titans

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

The inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series kicked off yesterday afternoon with Countryside proving too strong for the hapless Town side.

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Netball season gains momentum

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

Earlier this week on Wednesday saw the Arorangi and Tupapa clubs both field an Open 1s and Open 2s team – a pleasant surprise in comparison to last week when both clubs only fielded an Opens 1s team.


Women gear up for Conan’s Cup

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Local rugby league fans are in for a treat following the launch of the Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ – a Town versus Country tournament which kicks off today, in honour of a man who had a passion for league, the late Colin (Conan) Ngari Munokoa-Tini.

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Young swimmers prepare for NZ event

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National

Swimming enthusiasts, from left, Rebecca Tangiataua, Itirangi Pennycook, Taunga Miller and Esther Miller are looking forward to participating in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Competition which will be held on July 31.


Matutu, the new Teava Mataiapo

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

A pe’e led by Turori (Matutu’s son), chanted by the family tribe and accompanied by drums, led the entourage of warriors, taunga and Mataiapo (a hereditary chiefly title) to the marae during yesterday’s investiture ceremony at the Ko Oro Vena marae in Arai-Te -Tonga.


Biting pig’s ear marks Teava Mataiapo succession

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Teava Mataiapo George Matutu bites the ear of a large cooked pig to mark his succession as the new Teava Mataiapo.


Clubs struggle with numbers as netball season kicks off

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports

The Rarotonga Netball Season has kicked off to a shaky start with the open grades.


GEF7 funding will support grass roots projects

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

A validation workshop facilitated by the National Environment Service (NES) for the GEF7 funds (Global Environment Facility) of $7 million which starts early next year for a period of six years, was held yesterday with the project team and partners at the Crown Beach Resort.


Nikao seawall mural continues to delight

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Te Marae Moana’s bright ocean-themed mural at the seawall in Nikao continues to delight passing motorists, and yesterday 107 metres of the artwork was completed.


NZ rugby reps promote healthy living

Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Rugby Union

New Zealand Rugby Pacific Sporting representatives visiting Rarotonga to help promote healthy lifestyles, meet with stakeholders and share their skills.

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Great turnout for netball

Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball got off to a great start on Saturday with an excellent turnout by both teams and supporters.

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