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Articles by Melina Etches
Red Cross to assist with vaccine rollout
Tuesday 5 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society will continue to support contact tracing efforts by providing the use of their facilities for isolation of the contact tracing team in the event of a future potential outbreak, says staff member Rose Winter.
Care for caregivers: Looking after those who look after you
Monday 4 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services Inc held its first workshop to train people in basic caregiving skills to care for people with long term illnesses and disabilities, earlier this week. A caregiver who attended the course was moved by the stories that were expressed.
A decade of dominance: Thrills and spills of junior athletics
Saturday 2 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Local, National, Sports
Apii Avarua has retained the Prince of Wales Primary Schools Athletics trophy for 11 years in a row after winning the 2021 edition on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Singing their way into karaoke final
Friday 1 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Harmonious and pleasant vocals from eight new karaoke singers received appreciation and applause from a 100 strong audience on Wednesday night.
Apii Avarua crowned Prince of Wales Athletics champions
Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports
Primary schools on Rarotonga competed for the annual Prince of Wales Athletics trophy over two days, with Apii Avarua receiving the coveted trophy at the prize giving awards yesterday afternoon.
Relief for Caregivers
Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Caregivers were surprised and relieved to learn that if they are “burnt out”, there are services of a nurse available who can help out and relieve them for a night.
A Park for kids to chase their BMX and skateboarding dreams
Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In the near future, kids can chase their BMX and skateboard Olympic dreams, right here on Rarotonga.
Participants share touching experiences at caregivers training
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Emotions were high as caregivers and family members bravely shared their personal touching experiences in taking care of their loved ones.
Free training course for caregivers
Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A free training course for caregivers and families to learn or to refresh their basic care giving skills for people with long term illnesses and disabilities, will start today.
Apii Te Uki Ou dominate junior tennis competition
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Tennis
Apii Te Uki Ou dominated the Tennis Cook Islands ANZ Mini Junior competition on Friday that was held between Apii Arorangi, Apii Rutaki, Apii Te Uki Ou, Papaaroa Adventist School.
Stitched with love
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
The “exceptional” and biggest exhibition of stunning and unique Cook Islands styled tivaivai, drew more visitors through the doors of the Ruatoka Hall yesterday after a grand opening on Thursday.
Fitness ‘can be fun’ but Aitutaki Liftoff is no joke
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
Fitness fanatics dressed up in hula skirts and florescent tutus pushed their limits across a variety of challenging trials at the inaugural Aitutaki Liftoff Fitness Festival a fortnight ago.
Karaoke singers hit the right chord
Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Eight karaoke singers sang their hearts out to the delight of a large audience in the first heat of the singing competition that was held on Wednesday night.
$200k ‘not enough’
Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Government will provide no further funding apart from its initial commitment of $200,000 to the organising committee planning the 200th Bi-Centennial Celebrations in Aitutaki.
Visual delight!
Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Today is your last chance to savour a visual feast of radiant displays of the unique Cook Islands style detailed tivaivai and various handcrafted creations.
Singers sign up for karaoke comp
Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
For a night out with a difference - pop into the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club in Tupapa and listen to the hidden talent of Rarotonga’s karaoke competition singers.
$50,000 and counting …
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Over $50,000 in profit was raised from the Nukutere College Biennial Gala Day and raffle draw on Friday last week.
Matavera ‘Spay Day’ for dogs
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Matavera Puna completed its Dog Population Survey in May this year. The village captured a total of 237 dogs – two thirds of these dogs had not been registered or spayed.
Excitement builds as Aitutaki closes in on celebrations
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Close to 3000 people, including the residents, are expected to attend the 200 Bi-Centennial Celebrations of the arrival of Christianity to Aitutaki next month.
Stage set for Nukutere College Gala Day
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Nukutere College students and their parents dug into taro patches on Wednesday afternoon to harvest the root crop in preparation for their Biannual Gala Day that will be held at the school premises this morning.
