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Otara Scorpions share the love

Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Since 2012, the visiting Otara Scorpions 8 Ball Pool members who are associated with the Otara Scorpions Rugby League have built up a special relationship with the Cook Islands, writes Melina Etches.


School battles Covid absenteeism

Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Keeping parents informed and updated on Covid-19 cases appears to have worked wonders for Apii Avarua resulting in a large increase of students returning to school.

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Visitors make generous donation to Autism Cook Islands

Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The visiting Otara Scorpions 8-ball Pool team yesterday donated $400 cash to Autism Cook Islands in celebration of the “Blue Day” which promotes awareness of autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD).


Gone but not forgotten

Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A former carer, teacher, Girl Guider, youth leader, composer, and Corrective Services probations officer, Naomi Iro Sr, who passed away last month, had a great passion for her beloved village of Titikaveka.

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Light it up blue for autism

Thursday 7 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga residents are being asked to “light it up blue” tomorrow in honour of World Autism Awareness Day.


Imanuela Akatemia promotes healthy eating habits

Thursday 7 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Imanuela Akatemia students devoured juicy, appetising fruit in celebration of the World Health Day that was held in Rarotonga yesterday.


Mitiaro’s Akaoki’anga Kaka event

Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

One hundred and forty woven kikau baskets filled with harvested crops like puraka (yam), taro, tinned meat, chicken and fish was shared out to the community of Mitiaro/Nukuroa on Sunday in celebration of the islands annual Akaoki’anga Kaka (Returning the glory) event.


Volunteers giving service to the community

Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Red Cross volunteer Mii Estall or ‘Aunty Mii’ became emotional thinking of the large families who are affected by Covid-19 in isolation and struggling to make ends meet and feed their families.


‘Be informed, be prepared’

Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Over 600 positive cases of Covid-19 have been recorded with the Tupapa Maraerenga Puna Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) who are also responsible for monitoring the village of Takuvaine through to Karekare in Upper Tupapa.


Raro fisherman reels in 63.5kg Opah on a handline

Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National

Local fisherman Jason Tuara has done it again, reeling in an impressive 63.5-kilogram Opah fish (moonfish) using the “poito” (handline) bottom fishing method.


Shortage of manpower amid rising Covid cases

Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

As Covid progresses with more people becoming infected, one of the challenges the Murienua Puna Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is faced with is the ‘shortage of manpower’.

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Cook Islander thrives in real estate business

Saturday 2 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features

From a broke single dad of five living in South Auckland to getting ranked among the best in New Zealand real estate business, Cook Islander Charlie Brothers shares his rag to riches journey with Cook Islands News journalist Melina Etches.


Be proud of te reo Maori

Saturday 2 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Ngatamaine Teaka began speaking Cook Islands Maori from a very young age, she is comfortable conversing in the language and encourages other kids to “learn your Maori language and be proud of it”.


Easing Covid restrictions

Saturday 2 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Government has started issuing Essential Worker Pass and Post Covid Freedom Pass in a bid to take pressure off the local workforce.


BTIB appoints new chairperson

Saturday 2 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National

The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) has appointed existing board member Eirangi Marsters Insimo as the board’s new chairperson.


Cook Islands model wants to ‘empower indigenous women’

Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local

African Cook Islander Ernestina Bonsu-Maro has placed second runner up in the 2022 Miss Top Model Pageant.


Titikaveka Puna overwhelmed by surging Covid-19 cases

Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

From the 79 Covid RAT tests conducted yesterday at the Titikaveka Puna Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), 17 returned a positive result bringing the total number of those who have tested positive so far to 123.

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‘Sauce Boyz’ win NZ battle of the drums event

Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The riveting pounding of cultural drums echoed throughout the Manihiki Hall in Auckland, New Zealand over the weekend.

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Over 600 Rapid Antigen Testing officers certified

Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

A decent number of 613 individuals from Rarotonga and Aitutaki have completed the RAT (Rapid Antigen Test) practical trainings and are now certified Covid-19 Health and Safety Officers.

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Are Pa Metua ready to welcome back members

Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The newly-built Are Pa Metua is set to resume its services but members will have to undergo a Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) test and health check prior to the start of their gatherings at the Punanga Nui Market centre.


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