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Articles by Melina Etches
Stage set for annual Santa Parade
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Christmas is creeping around the corner and the countdown has well and truly started.
Darts club throws lifeline to less fortunate
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
The Charlies Eke Darts Club based in Titikaveka are not just about sport and socialising, the kind hearted members have donated over $12,600 to various community organisations on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Palmerston hosting pre-Christmas celebrations
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Marsters families from Palmerston island are hosting an extravagant evening of live music, cultural entertainment, and island buffet food tonight.
Record 1000 Christmas Boxes packed for families in need
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Christmas spirit is well and truly alive in Rarotonga when 1000 Christmas Boxes – a record for the Cook Islands Christmas Box project – were packed in an hour and 30 minutes.
First Fireworks and Christmas event for Mitiaro
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
For the first time, the island of Mitiaro marked the festive season with a Christmas at the Wharf event and dazzling display of fireworks.
Rain brings relief to Penrhyn
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Over the past few weeks rain has poured down on the Northern group atoll of Penrhyn, bringing sighs of welcome relief for approximately 250 residents.
101-year-old Emily Russell laid to rest
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In an extraordinary life spanning over a century, Emily Patience Mii-Metua Russell has left behind a lasting impression on those who have crossed paths with her.
Henry receives top Imanuela Akatemia award
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Shirlene Henry received the Imanuela Akatemia’s Senior General Excellence award at the school’s prizegiving awards on Wednesday last week.
Fitness group’s run-a-thon raises over $3000
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
A fun run-a-thon event on Saturday organised by the TMS Fitness Club has raised a total of $3153.30 which was donated to the Rotaract Rarotonga Club.
Omoka student receives grant to join Tereora
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Penrhyn schools of Omoka and Tetautua held their prize-giving events separately last week and consequently, the principal of both schools Apii Napa had to cross the lagoon highway to attend the event at Tetautua.
Bringing the house down with their music
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Coco House Bros – a trio of house music DJ’s with a life-long passion for electronic dance music – performed on the island of Aitutaki for the first time last month.
Ministry of Justice makes Christmas wishes comes true
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Christmas carols and cheer from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) staff brightened the Creative Centre on Monday afternoon.
Local resident says ‘keep borders closed’
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in
A Rarotonga resident who took part in the protest against the border re-opening, wants the country’s health system to be ‘up to scratch’ before bringing in Kiwi visitors.
Don’t give up on your goals, Apii Rutaki Dux tells fellow students
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
“I feel great and amazing,” said Year 6 student Tai Aue, the recipient of the Apii Rutaki 2021 Dux of the Year award.
Titikaveka College names outstanding students
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Shane Tuteru, dux of Titikaveka College, was happy and humbled to receive the outstanding senior award at the school’s prizegiving event held on Tuesday.
PM responds to friendly rally protest
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
One hundred people with bold placards marched to the government Te Atukura grounds on Tuesday to protest against the opening of the country’s borders in January, 2022.
Tributes flow for maine purotu
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
After a brave battle with a rare form of cancer, Kimiora Vogel, the Cook Islands’ first winner of the Miss South Pacific title in 1991, sadly passed away on Wednesday, December 1 last week at the age of 50.
Lawmakers pass new Immigration Act
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The passing of the Cook Islands Immigration Act 2021 on Thursday – despite administrative issues – is due to the support of the Prime Minister Mark Brown and the Minister Foreign Affairs and Immigration, to ensure the country has an Immigration Act that reflects the will of the people.
Uritaua Mataiapo investiture draws objectors
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Objections to the investiture of a traditional Maori title in the Cook Islands has become a regular feature at installation ceremonies.
Bittersweet moment for Takitumu School
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Takitumu prize giving or parents day event held yesterday was an emotional one when principal Carly Ave announced that she was leaving the school.
